Something to add about the movements from Longines... While they ARE "standard" ETA movements, in the modern day literally ALL of them are modified by Longines to some degree at Longines' Manufacture. Also Harrison, if this is genuinely the first Longines model you've had in your hands, should definitely give more of them a look (not that this one is a bad one to start with). There's a lot of GREAT Longines models out there. Some of my personal (modern) favorites: Longines Avigation BigEye -- Aviation/Military inspired watch with a Swiss column wheel chronograph movement for less than half the price of a Speedmaster? Wild. Longines Record Heritage Chronograph -- Gorgeous 40's gilt-dial (with gold plated dial furniture), relatively thin, chronometer-certified mechanical chronograph for less than a BB58! Longines Spirit (Zulu-time 39 or the 37mm time-only) -- These probably require little to no introduction. They're all over UA-cam and Instagram and Reddit, etc.
The COSC Spirit watches, including Zulu, are extremely accurate. While they aren't technically fancy movements, most people don't care as long as they are accurate. Agree about the Big Eye too. It's an impressive watch that is unfortunately often seen as a Speedmaster alternative despite being a pilot's watch that predates it. It's the best chrono at and around its price point, and if didn't wear big, I would have bought it.
Coincedentally I received the blue 38mm version of this watch today (from our friends in Florida), and it looks great. The date is color matched with the blue dial. Excellent review!
I love this color but when are the Swiss going to start color matching their date wheels on a regular basis. It just makes for a much more harmonious look.
The audible rotor is due to the ceramic ball bearings. It’s a more efficient and longer lasting solution, but the downside is the noise. All brands are using them, including Rolex in their newer movements.
The date window DOES match the dial on the blue and black versions, which makes it even more puzzling that they didn't do it on the Green and other colors.
The 41 wears pretty big. I think a bit too big for this style of watch. I’m a fairly burly guy with a 7-7.25” wrist, but I would go with the 38mm any day. With the relatively longer lug to lug, the 38 wears great.
Long and chunky lugs make this guy wear closer to a 40 IMO. There's a time and place for that of course but not on my skinny wrist - would love a 36mm version of this.
In regards tu lug distance, you disagree with the design choice and say you dont care about proportions, but, Im sorry, a watch is all about proportions, and if they didnt pay attention to does details, then we would be complaining about a disproportioned watch. Besides, these days you can find 19 and 21mm straps everywhere. I have this Conquest in 41mm blue dial, that one has 21 lugwidth and been wearing it on a Artem blue sailcloth., it looks great for everyday wear. Greetings.
This video really confirmed to me what I’ve been feeling since the Teddy Baldassare videos when this watch came out. Its mediocre. -Mediocre Lume -Mediocre handling of date wheel color. Other models in the collection have matching colored date wheel. -Mediocre Bracelet Cool case design though and a name brand with proper heritage to somehow convince you this is good value. For $2K or less, there are options from Microbrands that IMO, give you a lot more value. I really wanted to like it, but I just don’t see the value being there.
I'm not a big fan of the Conquest, but comparing it to microbrands with no heritage, brand reputation, marketing budget or boutiques, is wrongheaded. Micro brands are small scale companies. Of course they can offer more, specs wise, but there is some degree of risk involved with them. Designs are usually lacking too due to insufficient R+D.
Not all ETA’s are created equal. Many times the 2824 and its variants and the 2892 are put into the same bag, but they are two very different beasts. The 2892 is the higher-end thinner and more refined version of the work-horse ETA 2824.
They are almost the same movement with the difference being that the 2982 has an integrated automatic functionality, rather than modular. That is why it is thinner. But, yes, the marketing department at Swatch will tell you it's a better movement. More "refined".
@@kresimirpleic that’s a bold statement, but void of substance. The 2892-A2 is 1,4 mm thinner it has a slightly longer power reserve, better winding efficiency, the hairspring is laser welded to a nivatronic collet, in a similar fashion done by Rolex and Grand Seiko. It is believed to use better material with a higher standard of assembly. It’s not hard to find comparisons between these two calibres and thought they are very similar it is well stated that the 2892-A2 is the more refined of the two.
I recently pulled the trigger on a Tudor 54 but I really do love the look of this watch especially in the Blue dial!
Great review as always!
Something to add about the movements from Longines... While they ARE "standard" ETA movements, in the modern day literally ALL of them are modified by Longines to some degree at Longines' Manufacture. Also Harrison, if this is genuinely the first Longines model you've had in your hands, should definitely give more of them a look (not that this one is a bad one to start with). There's a lot of GREAT Longines models out there.
Some of my personal (modern) favorites:
Longines Avigation BigEye -- Aviation/Military inspired watch with a Swiss column wheel chronograph movement for less than half the price of a Speedmaster? Wild.
Longines Record Heritage Chronograph -- Gorgeous 40's gilt-dial (with gold plated dial furniture), relatively thin, chronometer-certified mechanical chronograph for less than a BB58!
Longines Spirit (Zulu-time 39 or the 37mm time-only) -- These probably require little to no introduction. They're all over UA-cam and Instagram and Reddit, etc.
The COSC Spirit watches, including Zulu, are extremely accurate. While they aren't technically fancy movements, most people don't care as long as they are accurate.
Agree about the Big Eye too. It's an impressive watch that is unfortunately often seen as a Speedmaster alternative despite being a pilot's watch that predates it. It's the best chrono at and around its price point, and if didn't wear big, I would have bought it.
I'd suggest Tom also take a look at Sinn. Their 556 and 104 line are pretty hard to beat. Great video as usual, keep em coming!
I think this model Longines paired with the Tudor Pelagos 39 would make the perfect two watch collection. ❤
Very well put! I may have to consider the 38mm in the future. Was seriously looking at an AT.
I have a Longines Conquest VHP. It’s fantastic!
Your battery might run out stop commenting and go check your toy watch 🎉
Wow. What a dumb thing to say.
@@tayyebmahmood7906 so what was your intent by making this comment?
@@tayyebmahmood7906 and what was the intent of your response?
Nice watch. Longines does well. Great designs, brand value and competitive pricing.
Coincedentally I received the blue 38mm version of this watch today (from our friends in Florida), and it looks great. The date is color matched with the blue dial. Excellent review!
Would you say the blue dial can also be dressy?
Yes I would...you can wear it with anything.
Very classy, very close to that Omega De Ville Clooney has been seen wearing all over the world lately.
I love this color but when are the Swiss going to start color matching their date wheels on a regular basis. It just makes for a much more harmonious look.
I bought the blue dial because the date wheel is in black. I was looking at the green dial also but white date wheel doesn't seem so nice on it.
The audible rotor is due to the ceramic ball bearings. It’s a more efficient and longer lasting solution, but the downside is the noise. All brands are using them, including Rolex in their newer movements.
The date window DOES match the dial on the blue and black versions, which makes it even more puzzling that they didn't do it on the Green and other colors.
How much would it take for them to color match the date wheel? A stock white wheel seems lazy.
Torn between the Conquest 38 or FC Highlife 39
Have you worn the 41mm version? I’m wondering how it wears.
The 41 wears pretty big. I think a bit too big for this style of watch. I’m a fairly burly guy with a 7-7.25” wrist, but I would go with the 38mm any day. With the relatively longer lug to lug, the 38 wears great.
Great Video
Still can’t find a better GADA entry luxury watch better than the omega AT 38mm. I don’t have one yet.
It's a superb watch.
it has op level finishing with one third the price
Long and chunky lugs make this guy wear closer to a 40 IMO. There's a time and place for that of course but not on my skinny wrist - would love a 36mm version of this.
spot on!
Just purchased the 38 but the Lume is terrible 😮
In regards tu lug distance, you disagree with the design choice and say you dont care about proportions, but, Im sorry, a watch is all about proportions, and if they didnt pay attention to does details, then we would be complaining about a disproportioned watch. Besides, these days you can find 19 and 21mm straps everywhere. I have this Conquest in 41mm blue dial, that one has 21 lugwidth and been wearing it on a Artem blue sailcloth., it looks great for everyday wear. Greetings.
I daily the 41 green. Jumped up from the Tissot PR100 auto 2 tone. Started at a Bulova Marine Star 2 tone.
Is this the black or green dial?
Green. Black’s date is color matched.
Polished centerlinks = I'm out, no need to investigate further (just my personal tastes)
This video really confirmed to me what I’ve been feeling since the Teddy Baldassare videos when this watch came out. Its mediocre.
-Mediocre Lume
-Mediocre handling of date wheel color. Other models in the collection have matching colored date wheel.
-Mediocre Bracelet
Cool case design though and a name brand with proper heritage to somehow convince you this is good value.
For $2K or less, there are options from Microbrands that IMO, give you a lot more value.
I really wanted to like it, but I just don’t see the value being there.
I'm not a big fan of the Conquest, but comparing it to microbrands with no heritage, brand reputation, marketing budget or boutiques, is wrongheaded. Micro brands are small scale companies. Of course they can offer more, specs wise, but there is some degree of risk involved with them.
Designs are usually lacking too due to insufficient R+D.
A good brand, but the tiny lume plots and ultra skinny hands don't appeal at all to me.
Thats not sub 2000 though. Out here in the world we include tax in the price.
patek's are actually known for their noisy rotors lol. wear a nautilus and you think here is a mosquito following you around.
Not all ETA’s are created equal. Many times the 2824 and its variants and the 2892 are put into the same bag, but they are two very different beasts. The 2892 is the higher-end thinner and more refined version of the work-horse ETA 2824.
They are almost the same movement with the difference being that the 2982 has an integrated automatic functionality, rather than modular. That is why it is thinner. But, yes, the marketing department at Swatch will tell you it's a better movement. More "refined".
@@kresimirpleic that’s a bold statement, but void of substance. The 2892-A2 is 1,4 mm thinner it has a slightly longer power reserve, better winding efficiency, the hairspring is laser welded to a nivatronic collet, in a similar fashion done by Rolex and Grand Seiko. It is believed to use better material with a higher standard of assembly. It’s not hard to find comparisons between these two calibres and thought they are very similar it is well stated that the 2892-A2 is the more refined of the two.
@@BenNS1971Gave him a proper undressing. Nice