NEW Longines Hydroconquest GMT - A Budget Sub?!
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- Here is a hands-on review for the new GMT Longines! The New Longines Hydroconquest GMT is perfect and I think it could be a great budget Rolex Submariner.
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I just wanted to quickly hop on and say thank you all so much for the continued support - I’ve been going through a little bit of a tough time recently but you guys have been so supportive so thank you all 🙌🫡
One of the best Horology channels out there. I'm sure I speak for all in saying the pleasure is all ours 👌
Your content is entertaining and brings value to us that are interested in watches. Hang in there buddy
Oh man I support you, as always
good job on the videos! You should do a comparison video of this model with the spirit zulu time gmt. I need one of them but not sure which to get yet. It would this model in blue or the zulu time in 41mm and green
Thank you. Stay up playa!
This is really a great improvement for Longines. I saw it in London and I can say it’s a real masterpiece, especially the blue one. Defenitevely an heavy upgrade vs the previous version.
You must have seen a different watch to me lol.
I will reserve judgement for the Blue one, but the Black looked and felt cheap to me which was a disappointment :(
@@wristopia4101 I saw the right watch 🤣🤣…after having seen/had many others in my life…this is a clear upgrade and the blue one provide a great quality feeling
Agree with you on this one. I'm more of an Omega and Rolex wearer, but this Longines felt amazing. That other reply is completely wrong.
Never had Longines really on my list. Especially the Hydroconquest was a bit too large for my taste and I didn’t like the clasp. This new model is just amazing and really let‘s me overthink my collection to find a spot for this new Hydroconquest👍. Highly interesting watch! Thanks a lot for this amazing video 👍
Really like the green/gold colourway. Longines smashing it yet again!
Agreed. Colours are really well chosen. If they do that in a 39...
Wrist check, I'm doing the hydroconquest red bezel 41m black dial today from 2015 on steel.. Nice.. And I actually bought it from you guys in your bromley shop ! Great service by the way. 👍🏼
Just picked up the brown version of this and they knocked it out of the park.
Love that you give your genuine opinion and preferences. Really really helpful, thank you.
Appreciate that mate, thanks for watching
Usually, I don't like GMT's but this one is a stunner!!!
Nice review! I have the exact same watch and just like yours (correct me if I'm wrong!) the date seems misaligned, sits a bit high in its window. I almost sent mine back for service, but decided to live with it for now.
I've been waiting for this review but the wait was ABSOLUTELY worthwhile! As Always!
Hope you enjoyed it! Cheers mate!
Love this watch in blue. Recently bought a SMP 300 in green so I have to start saving from zero for this. Marvelous watch for a reasonable price. Well done!
Your review was absolutely awesome! You make me want to get this watch! It's stunning
Thanks for the great video!
What I don’t like are the dot markers on the 6 and the 9. I wish they used the baguette style markers. Although I like the new model more, I still lean towards the Spirit Zulu Time GMT…
I own this exact model and it's great , just waiting for the option to purchase the black rubber strap separately. Great review as always
excellent review and clean presentation! do you happen to know if the clasp extension (button) provides step adjustments or only one fixed extension? thank you
Step extensions just like submariner but it has 3 positions i guess
I dont know exactly why, but that older automatic HydroConquest is one of my favorite watches ever made.
It feels so good in-hand and on-wrist. The quality is much higher than the pricetag.
+1....plus it's shock proof (at least from my experience), dropped mine 3 times thanks to some aftermarket springbar, still runs perfectly.
Great review…as always! Wearing an Omega Seamaster Quartz, black on black rubber strap…but, really like this GMT especially the blue
Longines is killing it with their new releases lately
Yeah the watch community has collectively given Longines the nod of approval. If they keep this going, it might be wise to buy them before their price inevitably climbs out of ‘good value luxury’ territory. If Swatch Group keeps them at $4 grand (Spirit Flyback) and below for a decade, I’d be happy!
I love that GMT! On my wrist is my G-Shock 5610; I was repairing & painting my back deck today.
G-Shock 5610... A man of culture.
Is it possible to buy the bracelet separately and put it in the Longines Hydroconquest 41mm?
I like it! The bracelet for sure being all brushed and the quick adjust is great. Looks like Mido Oceanstar and sub had a kid... but yea... you're right, once you get close to a TUDOR price point it's tough. Definitely on discount it would be a consideration. Hope it's not too top heavy. My Tag 300M Aquaracer is starting to become too heavy for normal use.
Black dail is stunning. I like the contrast with the red markers.
Any idea if this hydroconquest gmt bracelet would fit the original hydroconquest?
It's a bit of a safe choice for Longines. Not overwhelmed but it sure is a solid time piece.
I think every brand needs a black dial diver to try to capture that Submariner market.
Just stumbled on this watch yesterday.
Really interesting option. Perfect sunny vacation option.
The dial is based on the vintage Longines Admiral diver, I like it. I was considering the Longines Admiral but could not find a decent example.
I used to not be too much of a fan of diver style watches but the HydroConquest GMT made them look appealing again, especially the 41mm model. This review also made want to pick one up, so thanks for that I guess haha.
Wristcheck today: a Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 39mm in rosegold.
Wow, this is a solid new model. I really like it and think it's going to be a very popular model.
I'm not sure now. I have been looking at the white dial tudor but this looks nice as well. And like you say I save a grand! On the wrist Breitling avenger II gmt 43mm. Should have gotten the 45mm lol
Great review..Such meticulous work is what everyone wants..looking foreward for more ..and beauty timepiece
Thank you mate, really appreciate that.
About time they changed the crown guards and clasp!!! This one I'll certainly buy.
Thanks Longines for waking up!!!
Great video, thank you.
I m wearing my Baume & Mercier two tone 200 m GMT. I love the look of that Longines GMT.
Where did you get that faux patina'd Hydro?? Here in Hungary that wasn't available.
Thank you for the very nice review. Why do you think there is such difference in price for this Watch compared to the Zulu time?
I love this new gmt. I 6 wait to try it on. So happy w upgrades. Cheers
I really feel my collection should feature a Longines at some point. Though to be honest I much prefer the spirit zulu gmt to this. Just bought a Longines for my mum who's 70 next weekend. Brilliant watches that for the money offer superb quality.
Got my Omega Planet Ocean on right now, white dial orange bezel model with the killer lume.
The Zulu is miles cooler than this one!
I don't like the orange accents/numbers on the black GMT. For that reason I like the regular one more. Great watches regardless though.
This is great from Longines , i can finally order a hydroconquest i like! Well done
I hope the time only/date version will get this updates. It's fantastic!
Hope your throat gets better. You’re in the UK, buy some vocal zones, I have to have them shipped to Aus, you’re so lucky to have them available.
Same feeling as a Tudor. Good quality, strange not-for-me hands, some fdesign items that look a bit strange, but a good price. I guess there's an audience for that, it's a good watch.
Longines if you're listening pls make a non gmt version in 39 or 40mm, even
I think they will have a 39 but just do when they launch it 🤔
Non gmt with a thickness < 12mm would be a killer watch
@anjangaki it would be less by nature. It's one less added moment. Plus, the previous is thin. All they have to do is put that moment in the new case
this watch is gonna be legend after 20 years
Hello, Harrison as always - this was a great video! In the future, i'd like to see a side by side comparison between this version and the Spirit Zulu. I want a Longines GMT and would love to hear your input on these head on.
Thanks mate! Absolutely let me take a look into this for you 🫡
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial Sounds great! Also, the brown version is definitely the best looking among the new variants 😉
I've been leaning towards a microbrand GMT, but this Longines looks delicious!
What is going on with the gap on the first link really like this watch but that gap is off putting the rubber strap seems the best way to go
Beautiful watch. Alongside the new Conquest the pair are reallly doing bits for Longines. On the wrist today blue steel Casioak GM2100
Agree! We actually have a conquest video coming soon. Epic watch aswell, as Nico would say, GOD TEIR
I have never considered Longines during my time collecting watches, that being despite their undoubted heritage. I have also never bought a watch with gold featured in any part of the watch. A couple of weeks ago I broke both those ducks when I bought number 30 in my collection. The Hydro Conquest grey dial, with a rose gold bezel, crown & Arabic numerals/indices was too tempting at first sight. It's a great looking watch on the grey rubber strap.
The watch on the bracelet not so much so IMO. The bracelet, I feel, doesn't do the watch justice as it feels a bit light & of lesser quality than other similarly priced watches. Apart from that, at this price point Longines is knocking it out the park for looks & value.
Got exactly the same..! The looks, the performance and the heritage make it a fantastic proposition.
Sometimes I want to sell all my other watches and just collect Longines!! Especially with the new releases. I found myself picking Longines over the others especially big eye titanium blue dial
Great watch and great review, thank you
I have the all black ceramic Longines Hydroconquest L37844569, which is one of my favorite watches.
Excellent review! Not too many on YT!
Appreciate that!’
I think this is quite the value proposition… at least compared to most of the Tudors. I think the only potential “downside” if you even want to go as far as calling it that is the ETA movement instead of an in-house. Then again, it is made exclusively for Longines AND is well engineered hence its thinness compared to the GMT movement used in the Tudor. I’m conflicted as I really appreciate the added complications (GMT & date) in a manageable package… but I like the authenticity and specificity of the Pelagos 39 as a diver.. in addition to the brand’s history with diving. Funny enough, even though I’m perfectly fine with the Pelagos’ grade2 titanium, if it were grade5 it would be a no-brainer for me and it would be in the collection already. I don’t think Tudor will ever make the Pelagos in grade5 because then it will compete too closely with Rolex’s titanium sport models.
Green Longines Hydro with a green Delugs rubber strap. Best all around watch I’ve owned
Super content as always. Thank you. 😊
Appreciate you mate, thank you
It's a great looking watch, I haven't got a Longines yet. This could be it. Wearing my Seiko sbdc167.
really solid option for the money imo - my only gripe is there are too many different shapes on the dial, big circle, small circle, big triangle, small triangle, rectangle, diamond, sword, square. It looks busier than it should.
Wrist check: I'm wearing the Spinnaker Boettger- Orange dial with steel bracelet. Absolutely love this watch.
Belter!
Looks like they stepped up and finally found the Chris Ward clasp supplier.. it's EXACTLY the same clasp as CW.
Chisholm Hunter I just purchased an omega seamaster professional 300 based on your recommendations! Its in blue too, but with metal bracelet. Also got a Milanese strap for that modern Bond look…Cheers mate! 😊
Nice analysis and comparison, Harrison. Thank you! And if my eyes don’t deceive me, what’s up with your new jewelry? I noticed I was a bit distracted initially, but got used to it eventually.
Hey mate, appreciate that. I actually have a story behind this but I don’t want to leak to much just yet…
Wrist check ✔️ citizen ecodrive titanium 'Ray Mears'. Bought yesterday for an office watch but a fingerprint magnet.
It is almost great. The dot markers are a dealbreaker.
This is cool but not a brand I'd typically go for. Wrist check, Tag Heur Aquaracer black dial on black rubber strap ⌚️
Very nice Longines! How close does it get to your beloved SMP300?
Nice watch, nice review, I prefer this better than the Zulu, solid!
Will this hold its value?
Brother i believe you forgot to mention the lug to lug or did i missed it? Beautiful watch
Great watch I prefer this to the Zulu time . Thanks 4 the review
It’s a good video, thank you. Your rings, however, competed heavily to the watch for my attention.))
Just purchased the ultra chron . I think I would better wait for those
I MUCH prefer the earlier model - it has a unique look that doesn't remind me of anything else. The new one @ 2:38 screams Mido OceanStar at me whilst the bezel and case are trying to be a Sub. If I wanted a diver that looks awfully like a Sub without being one, I'd buy a San Martin and save a bunch of cash
+1...the only model similar to the earlier one is probably GO SeaQ
Got my trusty breitling colt 45 gmt on a black breitling rubber strap! 🤘
Wristwatch check - wearing my favourite Seiko SARB035 now.
I can’t unsee how the 6 and 9 need to be larger rectangles and not circles.
How come that Hydroconquest has black date wheel?
Great job, subscribed! 👍
Appreciate that, thank you!
Does anyone know if this watch is COSC certified?
By present standards well worth the asking but I bought my Hydroconquest on bracelet (two iterations back) for £650, not so long ago.
i think if they could make the font yellow instead of orange that would be better, since black + orange is Mido's color (also a swatch group brand) and Mido came out earlier than Longines with their Ocean Star GMT watch which has basically the exact same function as the hydroconquest GMT. (true gmt + a diver's bezel) but Mido is below Longines' tier and the Ocean star GMT is only rated at 200 meter water resistant. so longines' 300M is better.
It reminds me of the Mido Ocean Star GMT M026.629.11.051.01, but that is 44mm-s, so this Longines is more wearable.
Have Longines used Screws on the bracelet links or are they still using pins?
Split pins. But still very easy to size. The bracelet is very comfortable.
Wish they would do a diver gmt with the spirit line instead and use this bracelet with female endlink and on the fly adjust.
I have mixed feelings of this. It looks stunning at first. But then the diamond lume on the hour hand looks kind of odd when there are circles and rectangles and triangle as indices. Also how is this 300m diver thinner than the Zulu time by 1mm and still manages to give depth to the dial. This is one of those watches that open up to oyu when seen live I guess.
Some of those design choices are indeed strange.
I get Orient Mako Gen 1 vibes from the Longines and there is nothing wrong with that.
I am wearing my Casio G-Shock Tough Solar G-6900-1D.
Beautiful watch, it’s put Longines on the radar for me.
Good choice! This one really caught my eye.
I still like the older hydroconquest with the arabic numerals. Currently wearing hamilton expedition 41mm
Bought my Longines conquest from Chisholm hunter and had a slight issue however the customer service was fabulous I won't shop anywhere else now
Being a happy owner of the 39mm Hydroconquest i would be interested in the lug to lug measurement of this 41mm,it looks shorter than the older model ?
I have watched five videos on this watch now, and not one has given the lug to lug. As someone with small wrists, this is kind of relevant information. Do you happen to know the lug to lug?
Love the new Longines, Seiko Willard on my wrist
The brown to me looks the best out of them. Reminds me of the Rolex root beer GMT for way less of the price.
Thank goodness they got rid of those original crown guards. I know they are supposed to look like the Longines logo with the crown, but they were quite the eye sore
I am currently wearing my Seiko Samurai limited edition Shu-iro.
Epic.
Very nice looking watches. 👍👍
Both the previous and current look amazing !!!
This watch reminds me of the mido ocean star gmt Hodinkee version I owned
The reason it’s a tad thicker is because of the GMT complication . Most gmt’s are noticeably thicker and longine has done a magnificent job of keeping it as thin as possible
We want an overview of the new Seiko Alpinist GMT please
Wrist size?