Longines HydroConquest - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Here is a watch that I had my eye on for many years but for which I fell for last week after trying it on. What put me off about this watch was the fact that its diameter was less than 44mm and as I am used to watches of this diameter, I had a lot of trouble taking the plunge until I came across an ad for this watch at a very interesting price for a piece dating from January 2024 and I decided to go and try it on. As a result, I left the store conquered and I contacted the seller to tell him that I would take it from him. The watch arrived two hours ago and it was love at first sight as I find it so magnificent. Its gray sunray dial is superb and the rubber strap suits it much better than the steel strap. Anyway, a new piece that I love and that I am sharing with you here.

The Hydroconquest is a simple but effective diver. The ideal, in my opinion, to enter the world of watchmaking. With an affordable price, my 2020 Longines has an automatic caliber L333 with a 38-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 300M with its screwed back, a clearly legible crown, a small date, a sporty/chic look and a coat of arms of a historic brand in addition! What more could you ask for? Its dial and reflections are also magnificent, after 5 years on my wrist I am not tired of this watch, quite the contrary, I enjoy wearing it and looking at it every time I put it on.

I bought this watch last summer. The Hydroconquest was on my radar and it was its ceramic case that made me fall in love. It captures the sun's rays thanks to its polished ceramic case and has a great presence on the wrist (43mm). I would have liked a slightly smaller diameter. Despite this, it is discreet in the evening with this deep black with gray highlights. Is this the beginning of a trend to combine ceramic with a diver's watch? Is this the future James Bond watch? Watch this space. The submariner had better watch out!!!