How thick is the Longines HydroConquest?
12mm thick
Hewn from 316L stainless steel, the classically styled case measures in at a very adaptable 41mm across and 12mm thick, meaning that it’s going to look good on just about anyone’s wrist who isn’t a) Lou Ferrigno or b) a toddler.
How accurate should a Longines automatic watch be?
Just for the sake of creating a benchmark for this comparison: the most accurate Rolex is tested and regulated for accuracy of +2/-2 seconds per day whereas the Longines Conquest VHP is only off by 5 seconds per year.
What is the water resistance of the Longines Hydroconquest models?
As this is a dive watch, we have to look at the water resistance of this timepiece. This Hydroconquest boasts 300m in water resistance, which meets standard for luxury modern dive watches as typically the water resistance would fall between 200m-300m.
How prestigious is Longines?
Longines is the 24th most recognizable Swiss brand in the world and the 5th most recognizable watch brand from Switzerland in the world. According to a recent study by Interbrand* (a brand valuation agency), they have an estimated brand value of 1,089 Billion CHF.
Is the Longines Hydroconquest COSC certified?
A classic watch that exemplifies Longines’ commitment to excellence and elegance. The 30mm stainless steel case features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with layers of anti-reflective coating and a transparent caseback offering a glimpse into the watch’s automatic movement and COSC-certified chronometer.
How much does a Longines hydroconquest cost?
Longines offers this HydroConquest for € 1070 Euro (~ $1230 USD) in their catalogue (including VAT). The Longines HydroConquest is already 10 years old, as it was introduced in 2007. At a time where colleague Swatch Group brand Omega decided to increase the list prices (due to the in-house Co-Axial movements) of their watches.
What color is Longines hydroconquest Green?
Green has been a popular color in the watch industry for a while now, and in 2020, the color made its debut in the HydroConquest collection. Longines offers both 41 and 43-mm editions with green accents. The manufacturer mounts these timepieces on stainless steel and two-tone bracelets, as well as on green rubber straps.
What is the hydroconquest line?
The HydroConquest line is dedicated to men and women looking for a high performance timepiece that combines technical innovation and elegance. Longines now extends this line with new models in bright colours.
What are Longines’new hydroconquest watches?
In 2018, Longines launched a series of new HydroConquest watches with 41 and 43-mm diameters. The manufacturer’s designers treated the dials to a minor facelift and replaced the aluminum bezels with ceramic ones. Thanks to their shortened minute track and lack of applied line indices, the resulting dials look much tidier.