I didn't even notice when Longines first introduced the new Hydroconquest, because I've always found the previous one fairly unattractive, but seeing this one (a green version) in the flesh I was blown away. At this pricepoint this watch barely has any competition at the moment. Even the true GMT movement they made is idiot-proof because you can change the date back and forth via the independent hour hand. In short, Sinn will have to try real hard in order to steer me away from making this my next choice. And this Longines is so good it could be my last choice, at least for a really long time.
Hi K, I absolutely take your point here. Sinn use Sellita movements and it's time they gave us a new traveller GMT calibre. Sinn could always use the Kenissi GMT movement though, now that would really be worth buying!
I came across this watch and fell in love with the brown on this. I’ve had a couple of cheap watches and a g shock mudmaster so this is my the most expensive purchase I’ve made next to my suits. Can’t wait for this to arrive on Monday.
@@ClickSpringReviewthat's the spirit, after your review i have ordered the GMT in brown, finally i made my mind after watching reviews for over 2 months now.
not many brands release brown dialers so kudos to them for that, think I would prefer the bezel to be matt though and then yeah as you say super 70s baby - now where are those john player specials 🤪🤪🤪
For me, if there has no green dial, I will go to brown dial. At the AD, I actually wear them on my left and right hand for AB comparison. Due to my skin color tone is dark, the brown dial seems disappeared in my wrist, so I choose the Oliver green. But I feel that for a suit, brown dial is perfect.
Fit and finish? That insert that’s poorly fitted says otherwise. It’s sticking up above the bezel. I’m just not a fan of combining two different watch styles. In this case, for example, a GMT and a diver.
I like the way it stands proud , the fit of the end links its so tight , the clasp is also nicely done and then there is the dial and hands the finish is spot on, I see what you mean about a diver also being a GMT. Rolex GMT master 2 looks like a diver as its housed in what is a submariner case just with a slimmer case-back thats being doing well for the 65 years. I don't mind it as as long as the dial isnt to busy and I think they nailed with this one Luna
This is very nice but I wouldn’t say faultless. Changing the hour hand makes the GMT hand wobble. A lot. which I really don’t like. The case edges are fine but could have done with some gentle bevelling. Bracelet not especially refined but does the job. The star of the show is the colour way and the look of the watch. I think it looks lovely and the brown is sublime. I’d go so far as to say even a two tone case and bracelet might work with this. Great review as always Barry
It looks quite a mixture of styles to me. Also, I’m not personally a fan of brown watch faces, but it may look completely different in the metal as watches so often do. I’ve never understood the point of 120 click bezels, but that’s just showing my ignorance no doubt on how a dive bezel should function.
Longines came out with this model back in the 2000s . The old Seamsters I'd say is very different with their distinctive hands and and hexagonal ish shaped bezel and horrible bracelet :)
Checked it out about a month ago- intending to by the blue dial. Bezel action was AWFUL. Far too stiff but but what truly killed the deal was the flat - Ill-fitting flat profile of the case. No sale. Instead bought a Bremont descent 2.
@@ClickSpringReview perhaps the example I had was an anomaly- the bezel was very very stiff to rotate. The Ming of course is not a diver GMT and is on a leather strap - nice but not idea for vacations to Oceanside locales.
I don't mind a shiny bezel after all even alloy ones are shinny when you first part with your money, its only after the years go by they loose there shine
Hi Barry, it's certainly a great looking watch, but that jittery 24 hour hand concerns me rather: all the Longines GMT movements are the same. A REALLY classy looking brown watch is the limited Sinn 103 Classic 12 hour, made for Armbanduhren magazine in Germany... LG Bob 🥨🍻🚂⌚
@@gs6760 Yes I know... Grand Seiko aren't immune either... So for me it's really a question of degree... That Longines movement needs a second opinion, frankly, from a decent engineer...
Tough one Richard but i'd say as a everyday watch the Longines has it its a little slimmer and a better bracelet and clasp making it more comfortable Sir
It's a beautiful watch though I wish I had one.Longines had had so many winners in the last year I'm picky because I have a Tudor Black Bay 58 blue and it's almost perfect.I like it even better than my 2 subs
I didn't even notice when Longines first introduced the new Hydroconquest, because I've always found the previous one fairly unattractive, but seeing this one (a green version) in the flesh I was blown away. At this pricepoint this watch barely has any competition at the moment. Even the true GMT movement they made is idiot-proof because you can change the date back and forth via the independent hour hand.
In short, Sinn will have to try real hard in order to steer me away from making this my next choice. And this Longines is so good it could be my last choice, at least for a really long time.
Hi K, I absolutely take your point here. Sinn use Sellita movements and it's time they gave us a new traveller GMT calibre. Sinn could always use the Kenissi GMT movement though, now that would really be worth buying!
I'm a 100% with you there, the older model didn't do a thing for me it just looked wrong , Longines are starting to dominate this price point
I came across this watch and fell in love with the brown on this. I’ve had a couple of cheap watches and a g shock mudmaster so this is my the most expensive purchase I’ve made next to my suits. Can’t wait for this to arrive on Monday.
Wow lucky guy its a great watch James
great reveiw but you are spelling it wrong, please don't pronounce the s at the end.....or else a mad frenchman could visit you while you are asleep 🙂
Its true you are correct I must try harder :) the last thing I want is mad french man coming over 😁 👍🏻 PS I'm going to show this to my French friend
@@ClickSpringReviewthat's the spirit, after your review i have ordered the GMT in brown, finally i made my mind after watching reviews for over 2 months now.
Excellent I'm sure your going to love it
not many brands release brown dialers so kudos to them for that, think I would prefer the bezel to be matt though and then yeah as you say super 70s baby - now where are those john player specials 🤪🤪🤪
Love the JPS reference 👍🏻
For me, if there has no green dial, I will go to brown dial.
At the AD, I actually wear them on my left and right hand for AB comparison. Due to my skin color tone is dark, the brown dial seems disappeared in my wrist, so I choose the Oliver green. But I feel that for a suit, brown dial is perfect.
@@tschoy9388 cheers dude think i might get a browner in to my channel also to get eyes 😋😎👍
Fit and finish? That insert that’s poorly fitted says otherwise. It’s sticking up above the bezel. I’m just not a fan of combining two different watch styles. In this case, for example, a GMT and a diver.
I like the way it stands proud , the fit of the end links its so tight , the clasp is also nicely done and then there is the dial and hands the finish is spot on, I see what you mean about a diver also being a GMT.
Rolex GMT master 2 looks like a diver as its housed in what is a submariner case just with a slimmer case-back thats being doing well for the 65 years.
I don't mind it as as long as the dial isnt to busy and I think they nailed with this one Luna
Does the bracelet have screwed links?
Nope Sir it doesn't
This is very nice but I wouldn’t say faultless.
Changing the hour hand makes the GMT hand wobble. A lot. which I really don’t like.
The case edges are fine but could have done with some gentle bevelling. Bracelet not especially refined but does the job.
The star of the show is the colour way and the look of the watch. I think it looks lovely and the brown is sublime. I’d go so far as to say even a two tone case and bracelet might work with this.
Great review as always Barry
Cheers Cheers matey I didn't mind no bevelling as it felt like many of my Sinn models , the dial and hands I do think look great 👍🏻
It looks quite a mixture of styles to me. Also, I’m not personally a fan of brown watch faces, but it may look completely different in the metal as watches so often do. I’ve never understood the point of 120 click bezels, but that’s just showing my ignorance no doubt on how a dive bezel should function.
I liked this one but it seem to have divided opinion on here matey
I will need to try this on and compare to the Zulu Time 39mm before making a decision. Great review as always
Thanks again Sir let me know which one you end up going with , You can't go wrong with either
No need to compare , buy both. I brought Zulu Time (42 mm) and this HydroConquest both. No regret, they are same class but in different style.
This is Omega Seamaster circa 2005 before they started their push up the price scale.
Longines came out with this model back in the 2000s . The old Seamsters I'd say is very different with their distinctive hands and and hexagonal ish shaped bezel and horrible bracelet :)
@@ClickSpringReview No the 2005 bracelet is excellent. And I was talking about quality for money not style or looks.
Sorry I completely miss understood that lol I see what you mean now 🤦🏻♂️ 👍🏻
Good watch, I brought the Oliver Green dial 2 weeks ago. Thx.
You have a nice watch there enjoy
What a weird dial
Something different thats for sure
Checked it out about a month ago- intending to by the blue dial.
Bezel action was AWFUL. Far too stiff but but what truly killed the deal was the flat - Ill-fitting flat profile of the case.
No sale.
Instead bought a Bremont descent 2.
I liked the bezel action myself Sir if I was going to spend more and you like smaller brands I would go for the MING 22.01 GMT everyday of the week 👍🏻
@@ClickSpringReview perhaps the example I had was an anomaly- the bezel was very very stiff to rotate.
The Ming of course is not a diver GMT and is on a leather strap - nice but not idea for vacations to Oceanside locales.
Thats a fair comment, I do have a soft spot for there watches
@@ClickSpringReview the bronze bezel, indices and hands along with being arguably the toughest watches made is what got me
I was at Bremont HQ a month back turns out they only make 10,000 watch a year
That is a stunning GMT, excellent review. Can't wait until I get one.😎👍
Good luck Juan if you get one let know what you think of it 👍🏻
These shiny bezels…too shiny, whether it’s Rolex, omega or Longines
I don't mind a shiny bezel after all even alloy ones are shinny when you first part with your money, its only after the years go by they loose there shine
For me, it is a merit, that is subjective.
Will Sinn ever consider copying this kind of push pull micro adjustment.... perhaps one day.
They are planing one for the future
Hi Barry, it's certainly a great looking watch, but that jittery 24 hour hand concerns me rather: all the Longines GMT movements are the same. A REALLY classy looking brown watch is the limited Sinn 103 Classic 12 hour, made for Armbanduhren magazine in Germany... LG Bob 🥨🍻🚂⌚
same as older rolex explorer 2's, pre-2000...same thing happens
Totally agree the 12 hour is a truly stunner model I'd love to own one in fact I'm wearing my 15 year old 103 reverse panda at this very minute 🫡
Think we have one in for a service we I'll have to check that out, 👍🏻
@@gs6760 Yes I know... Grand Seiko aren't immune either... So for me it's really a question of degree... That Longines movement needs a second opinion, frankly, from a decent engineer...
One thing I noticed from Barry's review of the Ball Outlier is that the GMT hand did not move at all when he moved the hour hand.
Excellent review mate. Love that brown sunray dial. I’m stuck between this and the Oris Aquis cherry and I can’t afford both!!
Tough one the Oris has the stand out cool look to it , were this is more are everyday type one , Let me know which you go for and cheers :)
I don’t need a gmt but this has a better bracelet and crown g
Its a really comfortable watch on the wrist to be fair
When it comes to fine imitation watches, gussl delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
LOL, the hard to turn bezel is exactly the same as well.
Well, I am looking to buy this watch or the Ball Engineer III Outlier you recently reviewed. Which one did you like better?
Tough one Richard but i'd say as a everyday watch the Longines has it its a little slimmer and a better bracelet and clasp making it more comfortable Sir
Thank you for the response!
No problem let me know which one you go for
I decided to buy the Hydroconquest GMT.
Yeah smart move ,I'm sure your going to enjoy it
I'm hoping they release a 3 hander this year at an even better price 🙏
I'm sure they will , I'm not a fan of the older Hydroconquest myself
@@ClickSpringReview
I agree and the new model has been improved in all departments. It's now a great looking piece.
100%
I call this watch the Weird Al Yankovic watch. There's talent there, but the decision to have two round indices just totally blows it for me.
Exactly! I just can’t take it seriously.
Agreed. So close to perfect.
No, this is the desing. Longines intended to. No problem at all.
I don't even notice it when I wear the watch.
I like it as it is. It adds character to the watch and helps establish orientation when reading the time in the dark.
I gotta say I hate those round dots... Throws it off balance for me...
Thats a fair point you have there 🤔
Love this watch but from a design standpoint a big mistake was made having the dots at 6 and 9.
yeah its definitely divided opinion thats for sure
It's a beautiful watch though I wish I had one.Longines had had so many winners in the last year I'm picky because I have a Tudor Black Bay 58 blue and it's almost perfect.I like it even better than my 2 subs
The BB are gorgeous they remind me of vintage Subs