Longines Hydroconquest Review - Don’t Buy a Rolex Submariner Yet
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- Longines Hydroconquest- Don’t Buy a Rolex Submariner Before Watching This
The longines hydroconquest is a piece of art and an affordable Swiss luxury timepiece. For only $1500, you can get a watch that is very similar to the Rolex submariner for both its looks and quality. Longines is an awesome brand that makes some real killer watches.
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It’s hard not to appreciate how elegant the style of thisLlongines is.
Its a dive watch with an almost extreme look and guarded crown, yet it has that kind of design that makes it perfect even for diving into social occasions.
I bought my non-ceramic 44mm automatic version a week ago. This is my 1st automatic watch. Great one! I was not expecting this level of accuracy. I wear it 0-24h and at the moment it runs -0.5sec/day. I do check the accuracy on a daily base with watch check app. Mine is one of the latest factory releases and it is already equipped with the upgraded movement with silicone balance spring - 5 years guarantee.
Where did you purchase it?
@@andreanicolas9363 in Hungary at an official dealer
Something that doesn't get much discussion is the dial on the different Hydroconquest models. The smaller and larger sized versions have a rather simple dial with circular hour markers and the large 6, 9 and 12 numerals. Then the 41 mm version can come with that same 'simple' dial (quartz version) as well as a busier dial with the same circular hour markers, large 6, 9 and 12 and additional hour markers inside the circles. Both can be seen in this video. The bezel also features more markers and gold numbers on the 41 mm 2-tone PVD models, while the other sized models have white digits, even on 2-tone models. As much as I typically prefer a 'less is more' design, I really like the additional dial markers and the bezel arrows instead of the simpler version. What about you?
I got one without the ceramic bezel and I love it! wouldn’t want to miss it in my collection. Service cost; 450€ one the corner watchmaker. Peace and mind for the next 10 years:)
Because of it's pedigree, I don't consider the Longines entry level. The manufacturer has been around a long time. It's the Audi of the watch world.
German, overpriced, overrated.. struggling to see the similarities tbh
I bought one with the L88.2 auto movement (modified 2892.2) about a week ago. Beautiful watch. Impecible execution. +6 seconds per day consistently in all positions. 72 hour power reserve. Looks as good as Rolex or Tudor. Swarch group purposely kept the price to around $1,700 so as to not hurt Omega sales. This watch is the equal in terms of quality to watches costing twice as much. I have been a watch nerd since I was 9 years old. Don't be put off because the cost is reasonably low. Although $1,700 for a dive watch rated to 1,000 feet is not exactly cheap in my book. Great watch period.
Just to inform the Hydroconquest comes in a 29mm, 34mm, 39mm, 41mm and a 44mm in the non ceramic versions.
I have ceramic 43mm hydroconquest automaitc. i forgot my longines near the Ipad magnetic cover, pencil and airpod box together on the table. It started +16 sec daily fail after this point last month... I ordered antimagnetic box from Aliexpress and applied 3 times.. Now, its reduced to +8 sec daily... If you have this type of issue.. you can use antimagnetic box first.
Please be accurate and faithful, the movement is not in-house, it is a customised ETA workhorse.
It’s a custom ETA movement that only Longines uses, and Swatch owns Longines.
So not “in-house” in the traditional sense, but also not completely “foreign”.
Does this older model Hydroconquest have a taper on the bracelet
Great review thank you for the video! Just out of curiosity what do you guys think about the quartz versions? In Hungary the price difference between the quartz and the auto is around US$400.
Thank you!, the quartz is good value but I would save up a few extra weeks or few hundred dollars for the auto as you actually get more bang for you buck
@silentbobmarley, I bought the quartz in 44mm in black and it's brilliant!
Quartz is less expensive to maintain and extremely accurate, as only stops when the battery has died (1 year later and still going strong)!
Very happy with my purchase and would recommend.
The quartz is a good watch, got one in 39mm for the misses and it is her daily wearer. So far the battery has lasted 2 years. Got the ceramic auto for myself and it is a winner.
I have the 39mm for 20 years! Amazing!
Thank you for the video! Just got a deal on the blue dial, 44mm, automatic here in Canada at Lugaro Jewellers in BC. Ive had the Omega Seamaster quartz, can't wait to see how it compares.
Thank you very much and well done on your purchase 👍
@@HorologywithHugh do you think an aftermarket oyster bracelet will fit this watch?
Good video, I have the full ceramic diver and like it a lot, subscribed.
Thanks for watching and subbing :) Funny thing is I’m releasing a new video today on the green version so stay tuned!
What reference is this?
Hmm I don't know whether to buy the Conquest or the Hydroconquest
Your wrist size sir?
The movement is actually not fully in-house. It is an eta 2824 modified by longines and is only used in longines watches. I’ve owned this watch for a year already and it is absolutely beautiful and also extremely accurate running at -2.4 seconds per day.
Ah, thanks for the clarification and love the watch 👌
I believe the newer version with the ceramic bezel is a modified eta 2892.... the older version with the aluminum bezel is a modified eta 2824
@@Jmack1lla I have the newer model with the ceramic bezel and mine runs with in 1 sec per day as well. Longines in general are very underrated, one of the best bang for buck watch brands you can buy
That’s close to COSC accuracy, impressive.
Base: ETA A31.L01 …. AKA - ETA 2892-A2
Good review but at times I struggled to hear you due to the piano music.
You've convinced me. My wallet is not happy you, but not too much. Cheers!
I love my Hydroconquest so much that I don't even wear it so I won't scratch it.
all the more reason for you to wear it often as occasion calls for it. Then youll get to clean it, buff it, polish it put your hands on it.
Do you know that you are showing us 2 different models of the watch here? The one with the 15, 30, 45 on the bezel is an older version and the 10,20,30 bezel is the newest version. Also, the older version has additional markers on the dial. Pay attention, dude.
Love this watch and would have considered it but the case size is too big shame that
Today I received the 39 mm quartz, black dial HydroConquest👌
Lucky you!
I almost bought the longines, then I got carried away with it all and went for the sub but couldn’t wait 2 years so I ended up settling for the Seamaster. 😂😂
The Seamaster is obviously better than the hydro conquest but for the money the hydro conquest is the best value of them all. But like cars it’s not about value it’s all about street cred but who the hell wants to wait two years for a Rolex ?
It doesn’t check the box of having symmetry...the number “3” they removed leaving a huge blank space on the right side to put a tiny little date box that nobody needs on it. Watch companies are listening to the wrong people, you don’t need a date on the watch that you have to set on there yourself when you’re rotating watches.
I agree. If they would get rid of the 9 and date window and just have rectangular indices at 9 and 3, this watch would be balanced and look spectacular.
Why are you showing two different watches here? The bezel and everything is different bro 😂
Left the video when you said the watch uses an In-House movement.
I heard that nonsense, the reviewer is not the most knowledgeable, but he’s young enthusiastic and good at presenting otherwise.
The fact he’s comparing these two watches like they are competitors is equally laughable.
The high polished bracelet scares me.
I will buy this watch but to say that has the same quality than Omega Seamaster etc is just flat out wrong. My ultimate goal is to buy a Seamaster but I’ll add this one to my collection since I like it better than a Steinhart homage.
I own both a seamaster and this exact watch, i can comfortably say that the quality is not far off the seamaster with maybe an exception to the finishing on the omega.
I own both and love both. NOTHING BEATS THE SEAMASTER
@@benborgefjord2258 I disagree. I own both and will not lie the hydroconquest is great quality but nothing beats a omega SEAMASTER
I almost bought the longines, then I got carried away with it all and went for the sub but couldn’t wait 2 years so I ended up settling for the Seamaster. 😂😂
The Seamaster is obviously better than the hydro conquest but for the money the hydro conquest is the best value of them all. But like cars it’s not about value it’s all about street cred but who the hell wants to wait two years for a Rolex ?
There is no affordable luxury , luxury is not affordable 🤷
I agree with this but cmon let us dream lol
44,41 and 39. Noo 34!!
Thanks for picking that up 👌
I have the grey model and I’ve been thinking about giving the polished parts of the bracelet a brushed finish.
There is no 34mm or 39mm in the new ceramic models. The older model has a 29mm, 34mm, 39mm, 41mm and a 44mm.
If it’s affordable then it’s no longer a luxury.
Fair point!
It remains an inheritable watch though.
Affordability is subjective. Are you saying that since Elon Musk can afford any Patek he wants, it is therefore no longer a luxury brand?
Sorry but if you’ve got the money for a submariner then a Longines is not a comparable alternative. Completely pointless review and I suspect the only reason the submariner is mentioned in the title is very for the views. So I’m glad this video has done so poorly. Clickbait
Subs are 10k + for a watch sold for the same price as a seiko thirty years ago. At this point a modified 2824 or 2836 in a vsf sub YES I KNOW is actually a better option. You are buying 1,000 watch with rolex and the other 10 grand you spent to be like everyone else
@@rustyjohnson7796 I don’t strictly agree as the in house movement isn’t free
@@covcraig88 this is a great argument. I could also say I've heard horror stories of 3235 3135 etc. Oh the other end. Heard amazing time keeping results and lack of services throughout the years. Very good point c h
Good luck even finding any Rolex professional model. If you do, it'll be grey market and you'll pay dearly. At least you can find the Longines at retail shops worldwide. Hardly clickbait.
@@john1959ism It’s like doing a comparison on a Ford and a Ferrari. Completely pointless as a person who is in the market for a Ford Focus is not in the market for a Ferrari of any model. The Ferrari is there purely for the views.. just like the Submariner is.