Why You Should Take Longines More Seriously As A Watchmaker! They're Coming Back!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
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I own two vintage Longines that were passed down to me from my grandfather. My favorite two watches in my collection, Longines is nothing but class and quality.
@@arashmalekzadeh1 not for anything in the world
Which 2 do you have? I'm currently looking at a vintage 1914 on ebay
@@b2themfeto the Longines presence and a square case that I can’t identify made of 14 kt white gold with diamonds that’s a wind up
@@toneprovolone9808 very cool 👍🏽
Sorry to disappoint you sir but new longiness watches quality has gone down to drain, visited outlet few days ago and utter disappointment.
Longines is one of the most important and respected Swiss watch manufacturers. It fell victim of the quartz crisis and trying to find its path since then. Lately they came out with some interesting offerings and I believe they are on the right path.
Have you seen their VHP quartz? I love it.. and its free of this maintenance costs that come with an automatic watch
Longines is one of the few brands that offer great quality, fine watchmaking with relatively affordable prices.
Seiko
@@nosh121081 maybe Citizen, Seiko is price gauging at the moment.
@@AbdulRWatches defo worth the money..iv just bought the prospex range
Certina
Besides Grand Seiko, Longines is the best value for the money, hands down.
The Conquest definitely. It has such super-sharp, confident, masculine styling. I’m gonna go chop some wood now . . .
Longines is killing it with their heritage stuff.
Longines had some great releases in the last years. After a period where they lost a little bit the direction in my opinion, they finally came back. A great brand with an incredible heritage.
Review the Longines Legend Diver! It’s sick
Longines Spirit. Would love to see a comparison of the Spirit vs Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
Longines always has been one of the top-selling Swatch group brands (Omega, Tissot)
Longines is amazing. I would say it's just one step below Omega. And Certina is waay below Longines
Certina, Hamilton and Mido is bottomfeeding in the swatch group. Right above Swatch
Certina is amazing. I love my action DS diver.
Got the longines conquest. Their entry watch, superb quality.
The watch business needs this company right this moment and they longines are hitting the ball out of the park so too speak.
longines has never fallen off my radar. hydroconquest and legend diver are probably two of the best watches you can buy in their respective category. their new master collection pilot watch is mouth watering too. for some reason their marketing activity as no where near the level of say 10 years ago. but their watches have rarely ever disappointed imo.
I own a Longines black pvd coated Legend Diver, and I LOVE it! I especially love how only fellow watch enthusiasts have noticed & commented on it. It's my "stealth luxury daily" watch.
Excellent episode. You've convinced me. They're back. In a classic impeccably tasteful way.
When I was a kid, Longines was more expensive than Rolex or Omega… much more expensive. It is good to see them make a comeback in terms of desirability. Note to self: It might be a good time to get one before they move further upmarket.
I think there is no comeback of Longines because Longines was never gone! 😛
Maybe Longines wasn't on everybodies list. However the history of Longines is that rich - first GMT and first spring back second! Probably no other brand has this heritage.🤔
Aye! I'm 22 and have and wear every day a 1969 longines automatic, stainless pillow case with day/date and a double action dial. That watch would have surpassed the retail price of its rolex oyster propetual by about 300$. And in those days 300 could have gotten you a brand new 302 ford motor to put in your car.
I bought a 1963 Longines Admiral with a mystery dial for $45, before I knew anything about watches. Now its my go to dress watch, and the favorite in my collection.
The one Longines that got me hooked was the Aviation Big Eye, got to see it in person and wore it, definitely gonna buy it down the line
Of course the Longines Bigeye....heritage styling with mysterious background, columnwheel and vertical clutch ETA movement....and pls find out why it’s minute chrono dial has these 3 minute markings...I just bought the watch and it’s so cool...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤩❤️
I have a silver dial conquest, and I get the same feeling with it as I do my fathers two tone submariner. Not saying Longines is Rolex, but it gives you that same sophisticated feeling of luxury. Longines is awesome.
I have my great grandfathers Longines pocket watch from 1920, its a beauty and still works!
Severely underrated maker. I wouldn’t pay full pop for one, but picking up a second hand unit will serve me well. I need to do that eventually.
Longines didn't disappear. They just focused more in Asia since the 70s. In terms of watch brand recognition in China, after Rolex, it's Longines. Their sales in Asia is off the charts.
That's true. Growing up in Southeast Asia in the 80s, it was just Rolex and Longines
I was on my way to purchase a Cartier Ronde 42mm, changed my mind and purchased a Longines, from the Master Collection. What an awesome movement and lovely 🥰 complications. Absolutely no regrets!!
The master collection watches are stunning.
Definitely the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph would be the one I would like to see you review. I agree the Heritage collection is awesome. Longines is making a great come back
just got this watch, absolutely beautiful
The Longines 1832 moonphase is a stunning watch. My girlfriend bought one for me last year. I love her so much. Sharp lines and classic cream dial. Calendar and moonphase add a sense of class and refinement. The lug angles and size speak to my OCD. Did have to purchase a longer strap but otherwise I think it is the perfect mature choice for a classy dress watch. It really does look like a million bucks on the wrist.
Well done. Totally agree. For me, Longines are making more beautiful watches than their big bro Omega.
Well Tissot is Omega's lil bro and they are coming out swinging. I love all three brands however
I bought a Conquest 43mm black dial for Christmas. Love it. Great watch and it’s available in 3 sizes. Only change I’d make is add some taper to the bracelet, but hardly a deal breaker. 9/10.
I have a longines dress watch - it’s a presence and I absolutely love the way it works. It was my graduation watch id love to see a review!
Had my eye on a hydro conquest for awhile and really like the green. Thanks for the overall review good info all around
I love the recent Longines watch line up, they are the Kings of understatement and classy design, and I really like that. And I love the mock French accent, very Inspector Clouseau.
Love to see you review the longines spirit collection specifically the blue chronograph
I suggest looking at the Longines Aviation Bigeye chronograph. That one "caught" my "Bigeye" when I saw it whole on a Caribbean cruise (back when there were Caribbean cruises). Good vid. Keep at it!
The Conquest VHP is pretty nice! Longines was one of the pioneers in the early Quartz days (Ultra-Quartz 6512), so their new HAQ quartz could be an interesting unboxing!
Yeah, VHP are very cool, low key was hoping to see one on the list.
My only gripe with them is water resistance. Not that I see any of those as my next beater, but for a grand I'd like to see at least 10 bar. Just for peace of mind in the long run.
I surprised myself by buying the VHP GMT with the blue dial and black PVD ces and bracelet. It is just so wonderfully accurate and the GMT function is the best I have experienced and the dial is just an I crédible ever changing colour from Smokey blue black through purple velvet to brilliant blue depending on the type of light source. If you absolutely must have to the second accuracy with I believe 5 seconds variance a year then the VHP range is the best choice.
I'd love to see a review of one of the Legend divers in the heritage collection. I have a couple of vintage Longines, and I am happy to see them getting some love. Would love to see you do a "what ever happed to" for Vulcain.
I own a couple vintage Longines and a modern automatic Conquest. I'm looking to add a Hydroconquest soon and the green on a bracelet is the one I've chosen even before seeing your video. Now that has just cemented my decision.
Longines in Cuba ( a country obsessed with watches ) is a symbol of class and refinement .
That ceramic green dial HydroConquest is straight 🔥🔥🔥
All lovely watches! 👍🏻 I also like The Longines Heritage Classic
(L2.828.4.73.0) with sector dial.
I have the Heritage Military 1938 and it's probably one of my favourite watches in my collection.
I got one too. I love it.
Really enjoy your channel. Great job! As a modest watch collector of both new and vintage I am considering the Longines conquest non diver version in 41mm.
BTW, you did an episode on small watches. Have to say that I have become a huge fan of small watches. Even with a wrist of 71/2 inches I enjoy my 38mm Breitling and my 1952 Tissot (belonged to my grandfather) gold capped 34.5mm. Going from my 41mm Omega sea master to the Tissot is actually liberating.
Lastly, I fell in love with a watch no one has probably ever heard of. Bought it new super cheap and is amazing. Called BSwiss( by Bucherer) Prestige Moon Phase. I actually own a Bucherer dive watch my grandparents bought for me in 1972! Still looks great. Live Bucherer. But the level of quality on this particular BSwiss is truly wayyyy undervalued. It does have a Sw200 with Dubois Depraz module. But keeps excellent time.
Thank you again for producing an excellent channel for fellow watch enthusiasts. Keep it up.
I received a longine as a barmitzvah present from my grandparents in 1974. Very classy watch, makes you feel like doing the right thing. That heratige doctor"s watch is something else. It makes me realize that classic is classic for a reason.
They are taken very seriously and are very present in Europe. Nice that they get a bit more love from overseas 😀👍
Love to see you review the Longines Record 38.5 dress watch, chronometer certified and really an overlooked beauty
On a whim and at a very good price I bought a Longines Spirit black dial on a brown leather strap last December. I am staggered at how good the watch is in terms of both performance/spec and quality.
Love to see you do an in-depth review of the HydroConquest series. Great video again, t-trois!
Have worn a 39mm conquest auto for a few years now every day of the week. Other than being a scratch magnet I love it
The Hydroconquest green has a boutique edition with a bit different dial and with two straps, you should check that out too
Love Longines…… I know their sales are really pricking up according to my local AD. We were just discussing what watches were moving and Longines came up as an up and comer.
I’m interested in the Longines VHP line. But I’m big on high accuracy quartz. I’m glad that they offer it, just reluctant to spend quite that much.
About 3 months ago I purchased the hydro conquest similar to the one only with black rubber strap black dial with bezel and winder edged in gold. Absolutely stunning watch I use for swimming every day and in the months has gained 10 seconds! Amazing timepiece and outstanding value for money. This brand is so underrated
Just passed a shop with a longines ad wondering if they are any good now this comes out, coincidence?
P.s. thanks for all the great constant content
I own a longine hydroconquest blue. Beautiful watch.
I love there big eye chrono, it’s my favorite chronograph regardless of brand
Longines Spirit, as a Rolex lover it would be fun to see you unbox, and hear how well you think it stacks up to an Explorer.
It doesn't compare. It compares more to a Hamilton.
@@kennethboehnen271 How does it not compare? Just asking because i'm curious as to why?
All beautiful watches, really liking Heritage Longines, the watch I liked the most out of your store was a Wittnauer white linen dial, what a beautiful vintage watch, I'll try to have the budget the next time one of those pops up.
I’d love to see you review the Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial. Thank you for the content.
I have the Master Collection Chrono-moonphase with the blue face and SS case. I quite like it and very accurate.
The Hydroconquest is streets ahead of the Certina, in terms of brand and quality. Not really a discussion. Certina is a step below Longines on the brand ladder.
And the price ladder. About half price
As someone who owns both, I disagree. The Certina is every bit as good as the hydroconquest and even wears better imo. 38mm vs 41mm. The bezel is a bit better on the Hydro and the bracelet is actually better on the Certina.
I love the vintage and have several, but I also agree. They are killing it with their newer releases.
I have always had a soft spot for the Evidenza
Amazing video. Longines are really making a serious comeback. Would be nice if you can review the longines 2020 spirit collection. Its a beautiful pilot watches collection. Interesting to know what you think of it. Keep up the good work 👍
Next is gonna be a Jar Jar Binks Richard Mille Edition... I can just see it.
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sad thing is some person with more money than taste will buy it. 😂
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Legend diver chronograph is one of the best watches out there! Love longines, Lindbergh too!
I went to a Tudor AD yesterday to check the BB58. But I'm also looking for a sportier watch, the dealer made me try this Hydroconquest in 39mm (the black one with steel bezel) and man this watch looks so good on the wrist! It’s one of those watches you need to try to really appreciate it. And the pricing is really good 1050€ for the steel bezel.
Cool video 👌🏻
Luv ur show Mr. Time Teller! You have a nice balance of delivery & humor. Keep up the good work.
How about reviewing the Longines Master Collection
L2. 773.4.78.3 Complete Calender on Bracelet. Thanx
I like the longines heritage diver too, you know that super compressor one.
Just bought the 43mm Conquest with silver dial. Has the L888.5 movement. Gotta say, I think it’s amazing. I also own an Omega Seamaster 2500D. The L888.5 is performing on par with the 2500D.
I see where some might not like the “sport” watch look. But in person it has its own personality.
How do you like the 43mm? also silver dial has applied indices but no lume correct? Glad you find it amazing...have been debating between that , Mido and ML.
The watch has been great! Yes it has applied indices. No lume. I actually like the No lume. Most of my other watches have it, and quite honestly I have never needed it. But my feeling is that a watch without lume will age better. I’m not a fan of patina on the lume. The 43mm is big. It wears bigger than 43mm. I have large wrists (73/4). But then again, I have been moving back to smaller watches. I think the most impressive part of the conquest is the movement. It’s a heavily modified ETA 2892. But it’s made specifically for Longines. I think it’s as good or better than the 2892’s used in higher end watches(Like IWC as one example). And for the price I believe Longines is an incredible value.
The avigation bigeye is in my opinion one of their best releases in recent years
That and the new Spirit collection, love that chrono too
The bigeye is fantastic I also like the sector dial.
I totally agree, nice piece of watch
It's just the size man, sick watch but oversized imo
I’ve got a navigation bigeye! :)
Became a vintage (80’s) Longines owner a few months ago. Must say, I agree with you - The vintage ones are really nice. And they do have some nice newer models as well, the Tuxedo also caught my eye about a year ago. They are a bit too expensive for what they are, but they are right up my alley - simple, elegant, not too big.
I own the Hydroconquest. It is really great. Only the 21mm lugwidth is annoying...
Would love to see the new Spirit ..
Longines really nailed it with their vintage collection, have the 40mm spirit and it’s awesome 😎
I absolutely love that ceramic green hydroconquest. You should definitely try to do an unboxing of that one.
Spirit, their new ”flieger” ish looks awesome. Would love an review of one of those 👍🏼
Hey seeing your video . I just bought a Tag Heuer and i have to say its pretty good watch.
Got their Khaki Hydroconquest with rubber strap few months back - it’s really incredible quality for the price - holds its own against much pricier competitors. Complimented a flagship heritage which is a perfect dress watch option for someone not wanting to break the bank on a piece that doesn’t fit an every day non-formal lifestyle. I’m looking at the master collection next. Longines are underrated.
The legend diver is my favorite of the Heritage line. Can’t believe it didn’t make today’s list.
I recently bought a Longines Conquest VHP GMT, it's a great watch.
Owned a number of Swiss watches in the 1-2k GBP price range. Picked up the new longines hydroconquest chrono with the ceramic bezel and it's arguably the best I've owned. Build like an absolute tank with perfect finishing and the best anti reflective coating in the business. The crystal is just invisible. My first longines and definitely not my last.
Sorry for the late response, but lately I've been jonesing a Longines Conquest VHP (white dial). It's a Very High Performance quartz, with accuracy at +/- FIVE SECONDS PER YEAR! Oh, and it's just a gorgeous looking watch too. Lastly, I want to thank you for turning me onto Tik Tok watch repair! They repaired my Oris Aquis Titan beautifully - and even sent me a photo while it was completely disassembled... Egads! It's better than ever though now, so... THANK YOU!
I've had my eye on the Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph (L2.673.4.78.6) for a while now. It's vintagesque, but not based on any particular old model. It's kind of maximalist, with a really busy dial and lots of complications for a decent price. It's based on the Valjoux 7751, so has that generic Valjoux dial layout, though the Longines version even has a column wheel. It's been around for a while, but doesn't get a lot of attention. I've looked at other Longines, but I keep coming back to this one. I'll probably own it some day.
I've actually been eyeing the Longines Master Collection Moonphase. But I'm stuck on getting the silver dial or the blue sunburst or even the souped-up chronograph calendar version. I just adore the classy design.
My favs are the longines sector dial reissue and the legend diver in bronze
I love the updated hydroconquest ceramic. I wear mine everyday cos it reminds me of my dad cos he got his on his 25th wedding anniversary and it was the watch that got me interested in watches
Great episode, would love to see you unbox and review Longines Spirit 40 mm blue (ref. nr. L3.810.4.93.6). Keep up the good work, cheers!
My first Longines arrives soon. The Tuxedo chrono. 🥰
I have a blue Hydro on the rubber strap, no complaints!
Absolutely right love these Longines! Hydroconquest review for me please...
I just found the channel but I think one company that is long overdue for a makeover is Bulova.
They got a new accutron powered by static electricity that you need to charge up by waving your arm around because it won't handwind.
I have the Sunray Grey ceramic Hydro and I love it. Came with a bracelet.
Longines has been hitting it out of the park lately. The new Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo is a real stunner, even with its dreaded faux patina. I can't wait to see it at gray market prices.
I hope this takes a little longer, the first luxury watch I ever looked at buying was back in Archies prime; it was a vintage gold Longines for remarkably cheap. ever since seeing that watch I’ve always wanted one
I own a Longines Master collection and it's absolutely perfect 👌
Love the 39mm Longines Conquest with a blue dial
Wow every watch from the heritage range was gorgeous,,I couldn’t begin to pick a favourite...longines have always made good watches but this range is great ...ps I agree the olive green is gorgeous...
Mate, you’re so funny when you make your French accent... it was the reason why I subscribed back in the day hahaha. GrADe 50 PulSaTIonS 🥖! Keep it up!!
Would love to see you do a similar video covering the master collection, loving the videos btw
Love the Heritage 1945; it has a definite charm . As a suggestion for a future in boxing and review: the Longines Presence. Thank you so much for this nice treat of a video!
Informative, comprehensive and helpful
Always love your videos! I have the black Longines flagship heritage - love it. Would like to see you review/unbox the 40mm Longines Spirit blue on blue strap, Record collection, or the VHP GMT!
Longines is such a great value for your 💰money.....