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TTU03 · 4 May 2012, 12:54 PM

I was looking at buying a new hydroconquest. What is the feeling on Longines quality? I own omega and Toudor divers and thought about giving this a try. The price and name look like a good bang for the buck.

FeelingTheBlues · 4 May 2012, 12:57 PM

As far as I know they're pretty good in terms of quality. I'm not an expert in the brand but I didn't hear bad comments about their movements!

p_mcgee · 4 May 2012, 12:58 PM

If I'm not mistaken, they use basic ETA movements. Some of their heritage remakes, like the conquest and the diver, look nice.

TTU03 · 4 May 2012, 01:09 PM

From what I'm reading online, it seems as if the brand was once highly regarded. It is now under the swatch group. Maybe a step down from the Omega line.

mltworldwide · 4 May 2012, 02:26 PM

in trades. While they don't appeal to me they are a solidly made watch. Not as costly or as well made as Omega but a good value.

S`` · 4 May 2012, 02:42 PM

Since Omega is pushing into Rolex's territory... I think Swatch's pretty much using Longines to fill the Omega's gap

snowpea · 5 May 2012, 03:58 PM

Longines use to be a well respected name in haute horlogerie with the likes of PP and VC back before the Quartz crisis hit. They use to make in-house movements. But when swatch bought them up Nicolas Hayak Sr. consolidated all the brands movement into using only ETA movements to save the Swiss watch making industry. Now ETA is producing some movements that are only for the Longines Brand like the column chrongraph. Hope that help.

RRGHOST1 · 5 May 2012, 06:34 PM

I have a Longines Hydroconquest Divers Automatic watch about 4 years old now and has an ETA movement in. It keeps great time,within COSC limits although it is not a chronometre,it is as good as my TT SubC for time keeping.A great watch and is about £820($1230)list although you can get them cheaper.

93 Turbo · 5 May 2012, 09:44 PM

I have 3 Longines watches, the Admiral Divers I used in the military and have deployed OS with including Mil bubble time.

A good and reliable watch.

ETA movement so no problem getting serviced in the future, I've had the Admiral for almost 20 years.

If the price is right and you like the watch go for it.

Good luck.

SUPERDOC · 6 May 2012, 09:27 PM

My understanding was that Longines was the flagship brand for ASUAG (which includid Oris and Rado)...

When Swatch merged and moving forward chose a flagship brand - it came down to Omega vs Longines....and Of course Omega got the Nod...

Again - an expert can/should clarify, as this is kind of a dumbed down 'rumor mill' type explanation, but that is what I understand...

Longines - Rich History, nice watches, but sits on a specific tier in the hierarchy...

nick c · 6 May 2012, 09:36 PM

good watches

MCV · 6 May 2012, 11:41 PM

Longines are good watches. I have a Hydroconquest Chrono and along with one of the replies above, mine keeps COSC time even though not rated as a chronometer. Build quality is very good, strong value for the price.

Cheers,

-Marc

Monte Cristo · 8 May 2012, 10:04 PM

Have had this Longines for over 12 years and can't really say anything bad about it. IMO it is of very good quality.
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airchitect · 8 May 2012, 10:37 PM

They are great watches. I am personally a great fan of Swatch products from Tissot to Omega. The fact that all of these watch brands and ETA have been saved is great and only pushes Rolex to get better. I would buy a Longines any day of the week. And not to mention, you just dont see them around that much, so you get a level of exclusivity to boot.

Alcan · 8 May 2012, 11:03 PM

I've owned these three for quite a while and have never had any problems with them. The last one is on a brown croc strap now.

InTime · 11 May 2012, 04:44 PM

very good watches, 900-1300$ automatics is a good bang for buck if u are on a tight budget.

aboen · 11 May 2012, 05:25 PM

good

swissautopro · 14 May 2012, 07:56 AM

I have a Longines Hydro Conquest automatic chronograph with the Valjoux 7750 movement, and I love it. It's very well made and is COSC accurate.

KristianFIN · 15 May 2012, 09:06 PM

I had a Longines HydroConquest Automatic and thought that it offered quite much for the price. If something needs improving, I thought that the details were not of a very high class.

Mr.Tourbillon · 17 May 2012, 07:43 AM

They are solidly built watches. I have a collection, mostly vintage. In addition to these I have a newer Flagship automatic which runs like a dream.

Like S ' ' said, they are not quite as highly regarded as Omega, but definitely are considered a luxury brand.

They are definitely a good bang for the buck.

capote · 17 May 2012, 07:47 AM

This vintage diver is really hot. Shares the case with JLC's Polaris apparantly.

Pic from internet

MrLee · 21 May 2012, 06:17 AM

Back in the 50's 60's and 70's superb watches, now just another ETA movement watch trading on a previously excellent reputation. The first prestige watch I ever had was a lovely 50's Longines with a mother of pearl dial, was gorgeous. And my girlfriend bought me one about 10 years ago, however that had none of the style quality and class of the vintage Longines and went back within 24 hours.

ticktock 2 · 22 May 2012, 03:49 AM

Have a look at the column wheel chrono....good looking watch with a movement made just for them

stockae92 · 22 May 2012, 05:54 AM

I have a LLD ND and I found the quality to be quite good. given its not a complicated time piece, but everything is put together nicely and it felt solidly put together.

river-rat · 23 May 2012, 03:15 AM

If there quality can last 66 years I guess you can say they have good quality.Here is my only Longines in the collection.A Czech Longines issued to the Czech Air Force from 1938-1947.Mine was made in 1946 and still keeps great time.

And it has a great looking movement.

WatchTimes · 23 May 2012, 04:22 AM

Good watches.
I had a Legend Diver and enjoyed it.
One night my wife and I were out to dinner and
I saw a client who noticed the watch and bought it
right off my wrist... It was OK with me as he let me
wear his ROO Chrono since he couldn't wear two watches haha.
He still has it and is very happy but did buy other straps.

vtchachi · 21 June 2012, 02:58 PM

I have a Master Collection 4X Retrograde 44mm and I love it. Keeps great time and has a very distinctive look. I get a lot of compliments when I wear it. IMO they are great pieces if you are not looking to spend Rolex type money-

Gary ransome · 23 August 2015, 06:06 PM

In July I bought 2 hydro conquest one in the blue dial the other in the red bezel! Both are stunning.

lapince · 23 August 2015, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S``

Since Omega is pushing into Rolex's territory... I think Swatch's pretty much using Longines to fill the Omega's gap

Yeah well good luck, I have 2 and while they are nice watches they're not IMO the same level as Rolex…

About Longines can't say they interest me much...

Cru Jones · 24 August 2015, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by river-rat

If there quality can last 66 years I guess you can say they have good quality.Here is my only Longines in the collection.A Czech Longines issued to the Czech Air Force from 1938-1947.Mine was made in 1946 and still keeps great time.

And it has a great looking movement.

i know this is an old thread, but, the above is very cool.

longines may not be "premium luxury", but, it has a very long and worthy horlogical history. some real treasures in the catalogue.

4 May 2012, 12:54 PM	#1
TTU03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lafayette Watch: Tudor 20040 Posts: 14	Longines quality good/avarage/bad ????? I was looking at buying a new hydroconquest. What is the feeling on Longines quality? I own omega and Toudor divers and thought about giving this a try. The price and name look like a good bang for the buck.

4 May 2012, 12:57 PM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	As far as I know they're pretty good in terms of quality. I'm not an expert in the brand but I didn't hear bad comments about their movements! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

4 May 2012, 02:26 PM	#5
mltworldwide 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: florida Posts: 8,264	I have received several Longines ... in trades. While they don't appeal to me they are a solidly made watch. Not as costly or as well made as Omega but a good value.

5 May 2012, 03:58 PM	#7
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Longines use to be a well respected name in haute horlogerie with the likes of PP and VC back before the Quartz crisis hit. They use to make in-house movements. But when swatch bought them up Nicolas Hayak Sr. consolidated all the brands movement into using only ETA movements to save the Swiss watch making industry. Now ETA is producing some movements that are only for the Longines Brand like the column chrongraph. Hope that help. __________________

8 May 2012, 10:04 PM	#13
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Have had this Longines for over 12 years and can't really say anything bad about it. IMO it is of very good quality. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1336478649.577820.jpg __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

4 May 2012, 12:58 PM	#3
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	If I'm not mistaken, they use basic ETA movements. Some of their heritage remakes, like the conquest and the diver, look nice.

4 May 2012, 01:09 PM	#4
TTU03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lafayette Watch: Tudor 20040 Posts: 14	From what I'm reading online, it seems as if the brand was once highly regarded. It is now under the swatch group. Maybe a step down from the Omega line.

4 May 2012, 02:42 PM	#6
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	Since Omega is pushing into Rolex's territory... I think Swatch's pretty much using Longines to fill the Omega's gap

5 May 2012, 06:34 PM	#8
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,898	I have a Longines Hydroconquest Divers Automatic watch about 4 years old now and has an ETA movement in. It keeps great time,within COSC limits although it is not a chronometre,it is as good as my TT SubC for time keeping.A great watch and is about £820($1230)list although you can get them cheaper.

5 May 2012, 09:44 PM	#9
93 Turbo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,548	I have 3 Longines watches, the Admiral Divers I used in the military and have deployed OS with including Mil bubble time. A good and reliable watch. ETA movement so no problem getting serviced in the future, I've had the Admiral for almost 20 years. If the price is right and you like the watch go for it. Good luck.

6 May 2012, 09:27 PM	#10
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	My understanding was that Longines was the flagship brand for ASUAG (which includid Oris and Rado)... When Swatch merged and moving forward chose a flagship brand - it came down to Omega vs Longines....and Of course Omega got the Nod... Again - an expert can/should clarify, as this is kind of a dumbed down 'rumor mill' type explanation, but that is what I understand... Longines - Rich History, nice watches, but sits on a specific tier in the hierarchy...

6 May 2012, 09:36 PM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	good watches

6 May 2012, 11:41 PM	#12
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 661	Longines are good watches. I have a Hydroconquest Chrono and along with one of the replies above, mine keeps COSC time even though not rated as a chronometer. Build quality is very good, strong value for the price. Cheers, -Marc

8 May 2012, 10:37 PM	#14
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,784	They are great watches. I am personally a great fan of Swatch products from Tissot to Omega. The fact that all of these watch brands and ETA have been saved is great and only pushes Rolex to get better. I would buy a Longines any day of the week. And not to mention, you just dont see them around that much, so you get a level of exclusivity to boot.

11 May 2012, 04:44 PM	#16
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	very good watches, 900-1300$ automatics is a good bang for buck if u are on a tight budget.

11 May 2012, 05:25 PM	#17
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	good

14 May 2012, 07:56 AM	#18
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	I have a Longines Hydro Conquest automatic chronograph with the Valjoux 7750 movement, and I love it. It's very well made and is COSC accurate. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

15 May 2012, 09:06 PM	#19
KristianFIN Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 22	I had a Longines HydroConquest Automatic and thought that it offered quite much for the price. If something needs improving, I thought that the details were not of a very high class.

17 May 2012, 07:43 AM	#20
Mr.Tourbillon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ray Location: Newport Beach Posts: 77	They are solidly built watches. I have a collection, mostly vintage. In addition to these I have a newer Flagship automatic which runs like a dream. Like S ' ' said, they are not quite as highly regarded as Omega, but definitely are considered a luxury brand. They are definitely a good bang for the buck.

17 May 2012, 07:47 AM	#21
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	This vintage diver is really hot. Shares the case with JLC's Polaris apparantly. Pic from internet

21 May 2012, 06:17 AM	#22
MrLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sub c, smp Posts: 327	Back in the 50's 60's and 70's superb watches, now just another ETA movement watch trading on a previously excellent reputation. The first prestige watch I ever had was a lovely 50's Longines with a mother of pearl dial, was gorgeous. And my girlfriend bought me one about 10 years ago, however that had none of the style quality and class of the vintage Longines and went back within 24 hours.

22 May 2012, 03:49 AM	#23
ticktock 2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: uk Watch: omega PO LM LE Posts: 77	Have a look at the column wheel chrono....good looking watch with a movement made just for them

22 May 2012, 05:54 AM	#24
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	I have a LLD ND and I found the quality to be quite good. given its not a complicated time piece, but everything is put together nicely and it felt solidly put together. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

23 May 2012, 03:15 AM	#25
river-rat Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calif Posts: 37	If there quality can last 66 years I guess you can say they have good quality.Here is my only Longines in the collection.A Czech Longines issued to the Czech Air Force from 1938-1947.Mine was made in 1946 and still keeps great time. And it has a great looking movement.

23 May 2012, 04:22 AM	#26
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,448	Good watches. I had a Legend Diver and enjoyed it. One night my wife and I were out to dinner and I saw a client who noticed the watch and bought it right off my wrist... It was OK with me as he let me wear his ROO Chrono since he couldn't wear two watches haha. He still has it and is very happy but did buy other straps. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 June 2012, 02:58 PM	#27
vtchachi Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: GMTIIC Posts: 115	I have a Master Collection 4X Retrograde 44mm and I love it. Keeps great time and has a very distinctive look. I get a lot of compliments when I wear it. IMO they are great pieces if you are not looking to spend Rolex type money-

23 August 2015, 06:06 PM	#28
Gary ransome "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: england Posts: 9	Hydro conquest. In July I bought 2 hydro conquest one in the blue dial the other in the red bezel! Both are stunning.

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