Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

That ticking just NAILS the marks exactly dead on too.

[@triniboy05]

As soon as they figure out a 38, I’m getting one. Very cool, thanks for taking the time to show the functions and such too.

[@ryejack]

Ok, I have to admit, that's really cool. The double-click to swap the GMT and home time is very useful for anyone traveling.

[@quarrel79]

I bought one of these in August (in the blue dial)! I am very happy with it. One other cool feature: Power-saving mode, when you pull out the crown the hands stop moving but it continues to keep internal time.

[@NicholasSadlier]

VERY nice... from a fantastic brand with huge heritage (world's oldest trademark logo as well of course). With the GMT numbering on the rehaut it makes sense for the GMT hand to be top of the stack. Come to think of it, it should really be that way on all GMTs. Thanks for bringing this watch to my attention!

[@markhamilton7289]

bought one on an excellent discount and i couldnt be more pleased. stunningly accurate and makes my bulova lunar pilot now my 2nd most accurate watch.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Whatttttt? That time set is dope. For a watch that looks like a Heritage Collection. Nice

[@BradReiter]

I’d want it smaller and more WR for the perfect travel watch. Something to wear to the pool and wouldn’t need to leave the wrist the whole trip. Neat watch nonetheless. I love that polished dark hands/indices look.

[@msaylorBTC100M]

there is a 36mm

[@poulwinther]

@@msaylorBTC100M Really? Why would they do 41 and 43, then jump all the way to 36mm? At least if the middle one had been 39 or 40 it would make a bit of sense. 41mm is huge for Longines because all their lugs are so stupidly long.

[@anthonyonline4740]

@@poulwinther 49mm l2l isn't too bad. I think the 36 will be thier ladies variant.

[@poulwinther]

@@anthonyonline4740 I learned to skip anything above 48mm - just because of how it wears on my wrists. Maybe it's not too much for a 41, but still a 43mm SKX has 46mm lugs and wears like a dream. Personally I sold my Longines heritage chronograph because of the 50mm lugs (on a 40mm watch!) It just looked ridiculous imo. But perhaps these are so curved that I could deal with 49mm. I would have to try it and I do like the idea of a quartz GMT since I travel a lot.

[@anthonyonline4740]

@@poulwinther hope it works out for you. Quartz gmt with that flash set feature too would just be so convenient.

[@randyreynolds1045]

amazing watch❤

[@El1988Che]

Alright so, to make things clear about the battery situation. The hands will jump when the battery is low. Then watch will go in hibernation mode, and still keep time for 6 months. When it comes to replace the battery, it's not more complicated than any other Quartz watch. It uses a renata 380, when you remove the battery, the watch can be left up to 24 hours without one, after that, it needs to go back to Longines to reprogram the Calendar. Just buy the battery ahead of time and that's it. I've done it on mine, zero problems! If you follow Longines guidelines, you'll never have to set the perpetual calendar. I have the 3 hander L288. The battery is rated for 4 to 5 years... Possibly a touch more if you use the battery saving feature when you don't wear the watch!

[@portraitonetelo1897]

Question.. with the GMT variant aren't you able to reprogram the calendar by just using the app? Tks.

[@luxorcephrenSE23]

​@@portraitonetelo1897yes

[@hegemanc]

The "flash mode" actually sends super fast morse code. Less battery power to send light flashes rather than bluetooth or wifi connectivity. great watch, waiting for mine to arrive.

[@msaylorBTC100M]

Longines Conquest VHP is such an underrated quartz watch

[@wikster6630]

Just got home with the non gmt version. Very impressed! Pictures don't do it justice.

[@hangpilot1200]

Longines, are you listening? IF you put Tritium tubes on this, it would be a Home Run!! Either way, I'm now purchasing one ;-)

[@mitchmatic8029]

Hard to find now as EOL, but found one! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@nickhart958]

Flash setting is INSAAAANE!! Wow!!

[@stevemoreno6241]

Very cool features.

[@bigdick6666666]

Hi, which make and model of mobile phone did you use to flash set the watch?

[@danchiricuta2512]

iPhone

[@josevilchisreza1317]

Great review as always. Incredible watch I love mine and want the chronograph.

[@markhamilton7289]

btw the date also changes with +/- hrs so if you set hong kong as your travel time and london as home and it was 9pm uk as you switched back and forth the date changes to the correct date for the time zone. It also has a near perpetual calendar and also shifts with BST/GMT changes. The second hand selects the "home" or "travel" time using the wee house and plane icons.

[@angelm.7998]

Excelente video, como siempre Rob.

[@WatchesBeAwesome]

A very cool traditional watch with a techy twist.

[@Pehr81]

Does it adjust for daylight savings automatically? Can the GMT hand be set to UTC time?

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Interesting watch. The tech on here makes sense instead of purely gadgety. Cool!

[@anthonystevens8683]

Many thanks for the review Rob, I must admit I'm very tempted for this one. The flash sync would be really useful when travelling but the VHP movement accuracy is the tempting part at this price point. It really is a set it and forget it watch. Will this watch claw its way onto my list? Maybe it will.

[@silv3rArrow]

An update to incude solar would also be amazing

[@GS-ux3gc]

So would a coffee maker

[@JohnDoe-bm2hw]

What is the app new to flash set the time?

[@x3mperformace]

The Longines VHP series are over looked. It's a really cool watch, and the GMT fits my craving. I do have the HydroConquest automatic in 41 mm But this is onh my list.

[@portraitonetelo1897]

Good review. Question though. If watch battery is depleted and I loose all settings. Can I then reset/re-synchronise the watch by just using the app? In the older non-GMT variant it was impossible and one would be required to send it back to Longines.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Very cool functions.

[@manot87]

About that water resistance... In sailing, you need very accurate Quarz watches if using a sextant. As a 4 seconds error results in 1 nautical mile error. Now when you are in constant saltwater, with waves washing over the deck that can have pretty big impacts, a higher water rating would definitely be welcome. I am specifically looking for a watch for that purpose. I'm definitely open to recommendations!

[@arpliego]

Do you have the name of the app?, where can i get it?, i am planning to buy this watch online. Thanks in advance

[@sergheimihalachi8415]

Longines VHP GMT Flash Settings in Google play.

[@nrbrown5985]

This reminds me of a Fossil smartwatch I got years ago. This is definitely nicer, but very similar.

[@malbibant]

Just ordered the white 41mm version for $780 on Longines holiday sale

[@TennesseeMike]

Would love to see you review a 43mm one. They make a cool carbon fiber one.

[@RandomRobReviews]

Wink wink

[@asherkhan6306]

I've been looking for this watch in same dial. Can't find it anywhere.. anybody is up for selling it?? New or pre-owned

[@stebesplace]

This one is high on my list for work travel. Wish WR was better, and I wish the dial was a little cleaner and less "technical" looking, but that's personal preference. The price point even at retail for this is crazy good for the functionality.

[@davids.2317]

Gmt meets the 21st century....I'm ok with the WR at 100m, I'm not ok with no micro adjust, but I guess no watch is perfect. Thanks for showing us how it works, great watch.

[@traviss0]

I am an automatic guy but that is pretty cool.

[@Tala2n]

Is this great module available in other models ? I don't like conquest style that much .

[@davidwarburton8890]

I dig it for sure!

[@markr831]

Since the other watch moves so precisely with a quick twist, I’m not sure it’s worth it?

[@dmitrybendersky5913]

So you mentioned it’s a perpetual calendar, does that mean it has a month indicator somewhere or it knows how many days are in each month and you don’t have to adjust the watch date at the beginning of some months. Thank you Rob!

[@vtlxx]

Hi, It doesn't have a month indicator. It just remembers. No reason to adjust the date at all.

[@alanmckinnon6791]

So double-click the crown and it toggles between traveller and caller GMT styles. Hey, that's neat - both types are legit so you can easily flip between them depending on whether you are travelling today or not.

[@TexasBulldog74]

Wonder if you can take this to classified locations since its not Bluetooth but ive never seen anything at work saying this tech wouldn't be allowed in... interesting.

[@zulu6ix290]

@randomrob Thoughts on this vs the Oceanus t200

[@craigweston5371]

Just the question I'm asking myself as I want to pick up a cool quartz. Non gmt version of this or the Casio T200/S100

[@zulu6ix290]

@@craigweston5371 same boat for me. I wish I could see the Casio in person as well

[@El1988Che]

I own both! The Longines is a better watch in every way except one, the case finishing. The hands and indices on the Longines are better and better finished than both of my Oceanus (T200/T4000). Although the T200 has Bluetooth and Multiband 6, the Longines L288 can be accurate without need of any assistance... And that's a huge plus on the long term! One advantage the Oceanus has, is that they are solar! But if I could only keep one, between the T200 and my VHP L288, I'll keep the VHP. Cheers

[@zulu6ix290]

@@El1988Che well I guess that settles it! Thanks man

[@glennpowell3444]

Very slick. Rolex if your watching wake up and catch up.Quartz at this level is impressive with a bit of tech thrown in.Hang on people are paying 1000,s of quid for a Rolex GMT? Why??????

[@kentishmale1969]

Because it impresses their mates who only know of Rolex and think it’s the best watch you can get

[@jimbrown2044]

battery life is stated as being 5 years.

[@aussie8114]

Butterfly clasp 😔

[@sostareci]

You need better mic

[@RandomRobReviews]

Interesting. Why do you say that? I am using a good one and upping the audio level. Sounds great on my end