Longines HydroConquest Discussion: Anyone Own One?

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I like it a lot but between my Rolex GMT, Baltic and Victorinox divers … no need for more.
 
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I get it. This is an Omega forum. But on both WUS and the Longines reddit sub, talk about the new Hydroconquest is pervasive. I got caught up in it and ordered one for myself. The AD I ordered from said no one can keep them in stock. I ordered black with black bezel on the 3 link bracelet. Picture is representative only. Mine's not expected until next month. Looks a lot like an homage to a Tudor Pelagos.

On Reddit 90% of Longines posts are about the new HydroConquest
 
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So true. I haven't seen a new watch release in recent memory that created this type of buzz and purchases
 
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Very nice, indeed. Enjoy.

it appears that Longines is hot. Last winter my nephew wanted to get a good watch after having graduated from college, getting a good job, and then getting an even better job. He wasn't ready for the cost for an Omega, so here is what he bought:
The kid did pretty well I think.
Nice watch - I’ve had that on my wish list for a while
 
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So true. I haven't seen a new watch release in recent memory that created this type of buzz and purchases
Tissot PRX. There were very few modern, affordable integrated bracelet watches available when that came out and I think it sold REALLY well. Or at least well enough that they quickly pushed out quite a few dial/size/movement/material variations soon after.
 
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I impulse-purchased this last weekend when picking another watch (NOMOS) up from service. I immediately took it off the mesh, but I've been wearing it all week on a NATO and i love it.

 
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The store I got it from had this, its 42mm sibling, and a "hulk" in stock. They said they still can't keep the black dial/blue bezel in stock.

They've also ordered the H-link bracelet for me. $425 isn't too unreasonable as OEM bracelets and straps go, and I'm surprised and disappointed that I haven't found a decent aftermarket bracelet with fitted end links on the market yet.

Bottom line, this is going to see a lot of carefree wrist time, I think.
 
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I impulse-purchased this last weekend when picking another watch (NOMOS) up from service. I immediately took it off the mesh, but I've been wearing it all week on a NATO and i love it.

I bought the previous generation Hydroconquest in April and have been very, very impressed with the accuracy and power reserve.

The new ones are definitely an improvement including the clasp
 
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I impulse-purchased this last weekend when picking another watch (NOMOS) up from service. I immediately took it off the mesh, but I've been wearing it all week on a NATO and i love it.

I purchased a 39mm 'cookie monster' (blue bezel/black dial) version last week from Longines official website. Can't decide if I should keep it. I love the mesh bracelet a lot I feel like it adds to the character.