Longines Hydroconquest 41 Ceramic Review

Its been a long time coming, but I've finally been able to get my hands on the latest generation of the Longines Hydroconquest. In this video I share my thoughts and we talk details of this sub $2,000 Swiss diver. A full comparison to the higher priced competitor- the Oris Aquis will follow shortly. For those shopping and interested in getting a quote, please reach out to my guy Nick at Exquisite-
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[@Watchmade]

I have the same version in black. 41mm actually is the best choice. In the former model they had also 39mm version which was fantastic. The new version is much more modern. And there is a fair comparison to the Seamaster as well. Both of them are coming from aluminum bezel ring to ceramic bezel ring. One last word to the crown guards: if you compare the crown and crown guards with the logo design there is a similarity. It‘s almost the Longines logo on the crown/crownguards. How great is this? And the Longines logo is one of the most important within the watch industry since it is the oldest logo in the world that is registered and haven’t changed since than. If you think about this facts, maybe you will be more ok with the crownguards :)

[@homefink2235]

Great explinations. That was new and interesting for me.

[@michaadamski8727]

Hydroconquest was my first „true” watch - love it, wore it every day for 4 years straight. Now as the hobby continues, I got many other watches, but I always go back to it with a certain nostalgia. There is something special in having just one watch I’d say

[@arkadipta6667]

hey im 18 and im looking forward for this to be my first proper high end watch!

[@kmcel190]

@@arkadipta6667 I am also 18, great taste my friend. Go for it! My first "proper" watch was an Omega Speedmaster that I bought when I was 17. Took me 9 months of saving to purchase.

[@michaadamski8727]

Arkadipta go for it! Based on my experience you will not regret it!

[@homefink2235]

I bought this watch in spring this year. And I only can say that it was a great purchase.

[@arkadipta6667]

@Kenneth Mc oh that's great... actually I don't get pocket money so its basically cuz of my exam results that i got and my birthday ! thanks for sharing your experience

[@elarson312]

I have this exact watch in blue. It’s awesome. I compared it to the Oris Aquis and this felt like better quality.

[@elgordo9016]

Better quality Oris or Longines?

[@arkadipta6667]

@@elgordo9016 longines

[@elgordo9016]

Usually people say that Oris is better quality...

[@arkadipta6667]

El Gordo honestly both are the same quality ... ppl say Oris cuz it has much more surface that’s brushed... so yeah

[@hersheysquirt6526]

Funny, I felt the opposite, pretty strongly actually

[@zman8340]

Yeeeessssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!! Bruce I agree as I was watching I was saying this or the aquis .... I’ve almost pulled the trigger on one or the other several times .... but my path has always lead me another way .... this grey hydro is a heck of a watch . What more can you really ask for ? It does it all .

[@youngsookim2882]

There’s so much to compliment about this video, starting from the amazing intro! There’s a new longines boutique opening up near my home here in Beijing, I’ll make sure to check this piece out in the metal!

[@homefink2235]

Watch out the boutique edition. It's a real upgrade to the shown one.

[@BruceWilliams]

I appreciate that!

[@hb2317]

Longines are getting a lot right over the last few years

[@mracekproductions]

This model has been around since 2007!

[@mracekproductions]

S. C. Oh I know ! I did a review on 2 versions last week 😉😉

[@charliescott1423]

One of the absolute best looking watches for the price.

[@Bugsy-np1qm]

The crownguards represent the Longines logo 😉

[@LlyleHunter]

This video has two brands that mean the world to me as my dad bought himself an Omega Seamaster and my mother an incredible Longines when they were engaged in 1947 so you’ve covered two of my favorite brands. The anthracite dial looks great. One thing to feature is that there is hand applied silver surrounding each of the numerals and the date window aperture. There’s a really high quality movement in this model. Longines makes a Hydroconquest chronograph model that you’d like a lot. It’s available in anthracite, blue or black dial models with all three available in 43mm models and the anthracite and black models also available in 41mm which I prefer as in my mind the parts of the dial become more focused on first glance. I think it would make for a great review and in fact I think you’ll buy one. 😉 I’m all for crown guards on dive watches if you really dive. Things happen in the water and on or near boats. Great review Bruce I have a request that I don’t think you’ve reviewed yet. Tudor Black Bay Steel on Steel Bracelet if you can. The finish on the dial is really great and perfect for the piece and I think the piece is the new guy’s Submariner.

[@LlyleHunter]

www.longines.com/en-us/watch-hydroconquest-l3-783-4-56-6

[@LlyleHunter]

www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-date/m79730-0006

[@LlyleHunter]

www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-co-axial-chronograph-41-5-mm-21230425001001

[@petem3209]

The shape of crown and crown guards take the shape of the winged hourglass logo when the case is turned 90 degrees at 5:44

[@arkadipta6667]

Bruce!!!! YOU are THE saviour! thank you so so much for this video! agree with all you mentioned! for me the only downside is the clasp but the clasp on the rubber version is really nice click mechanism one... and the rubber has a great detailing as I saw on the net... love the look of this! thanks man! as usual phenomenal job in video quality and reviewing! looking forward for the comparison video with aqua :)

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you much

[@Nefville]

The partnership with Exquisite Timepieces has been very good for us viewers, I'm glad you did it. Secondly, I really like this watch. There's something about it I can't place... I don't know. I like it.

[@BruceWilliams]

It's been a godsend! Hublot and Panerai vids coming after these Longines and Oris ones 👍

[@eriklarsson3528]

Bought this watch for less than two hours ago. My first "true" watch and I love it:) Great review

[@Tonysoprano497]

Tried this on last year and it’s a decent watch it stands out from the crowd . In saying that it dosent have the pull of the chrome seamaster. but then again different price point. Good solid offering at the price and there are also deals to be had ...

[@remimartin1309]

They also made a special "France edition" that was made only for the French market and limited to 500 units only. My father got one for his 50th birthday, gorgeous piece. Comes with an additional French flag NATO strap that has quite some heft.

[@Nick-cs9dt]

USA edition was much better. The French is just some added red accents to the seconds marker and some blue and red paint to the second hand to look like the flag.

[@jacc88888]

Not a fan of the large numerals but the dial finishing on the hands and indices looks fantastic under your macro shots for the price. Also great to have a decent movement inside. Good value for money imo. Thanks for the review.

[@Nick-cs9dt]

The large numerals are what defines this watch. It’s a bold and distinctive statement. I think it looks better viewed from a distance, e.g. from someone elses perspective rather than when you look at close on your own wrist. Most other watches just become one generic style that could be anything. The larger numbers are distinctive, exuding confidence, design and character.

[@jacc88888]

@@Nick-cs9dt yes I see you point, it certainly makes the design more original and unique, but each to their own. I just don’t like the large numerals that’s all, I think they look a bit odd and out of proportion with the rest of the watch: I would never have thought of the words “bold” and “confident” to describe them but then this is all down to subjective opinion! Ps and yes, in person I might change my opinion, can’t always judge a watch just from a video 🙂

[@SJCB27]

If ever a watch really cried out for a "no date" version, this is the one.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

The Green one on rubber is a looker. The more I look at Omega these days, the more I love Longines.

[@mracekproductions]

Great review Bruce ! Great piece enjoyed my time with my friends 2 pieces a few weeks back

[@timo_8488]

I have the older version in blue. None of my other watches get even nearly as much attention and compliments than HC. Interesting but that’s how it’s been all these ten years of wearing it.

[@homefink2235]

I totally agree. I golet so much looks and compliments while I'm wearing my HC. Stonish.

[@ivaylommm]

I got the older model in black for six years now. People think it’s a Rolex Submariner :(

[@AGWatchesAndGear]

The Hydroconquest is actually offered in 3 colors - there is a green one on a rubber strap, which appeals to me the most. And I absolutely agree about the clasp :/

[@craigdlazarus]

Great AR coating but I would prefer the Oris Aquis. Nice review Bruce - keep 'em coming....Any chance you can get your hands on the new Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961??

[@istvantoth7431]

I think this Longines has better movement than the Oris...

[@arkadipta6667]

Istvan Toth it surely does by every angle

[@antonioferreira2996]

My favorite watch under 1500€. Is very difficult to find a competitor to this watch, and now they have a Green one (not the boutique edition). The Longines Hydroconquest boutique edition are even a better proposed, more expensive, but more watch, two straps with quick release, Dial in ceramic, silicon balance spring...

[@Feemy]

I was deciding between the Hydroconquest and Aquis, but I personally don't like the oversized 12 6 9 numerals on the former, so I ended up getting the gorgeous Aquis Source of Life. Stunning piece! ❤️

[@gncrrr]

Nice Review. I have been looking for a best "Blue Dial" watch on the market and must say Longines does the Sunburst as good if not better than any other brand. That Anthracite sunburst is amazing. I'm waiting for the NEW SPIRIT release hopefully in September and have my eye on the 40mm Blue Dial. Would fancy a review by you when available. Thanks.

[@BruceWilliams]

I've asked Exquisite about it and we will make it happen when it comes in

[@gncrrr]

@@BruceWilliams Awesome. Thanks Bruce!

[@felissilvestris8190]

You have convinced me...going for it in black with the rubber band. Thanks

[@mylogify]

So cute cat first of all! Enjoy, I was going between blue and black rubber band versions can't decide :).

[@hugohernandez3651]

I agree with the remarks regarding the clasp. I got the 43mm version in green. Simply beautiful. I got it with the rubber strap instead and it looks amazing. The 43mm wears like a 44mm. It is a big watch.

[@4490red]

Just bought the blue 41mm yesterday. It wears big and the 43 was just a bit large. Looks great and really stands out.

[@michaelfierman3256]

That anthracite is about as handsome as I have seen, especially since the colorway is both dial and bezel. Love the large numerals, but since I have an Oris that I love, I doubt I'd but this, but if i didn't have that watch, i think i'd give this a hard look. thumbs up!

[@glennpowell3444]

Hiya,If I had my pick of Longines I would pick one of the quartz variants. VHP and all that with no hastle. Cheers.

[@chandra5103]

just FYI: all quartz versions have 2 years warranty only, all automatic - 5 (!) years

[@glennpowell3444]

@@chandra5103 I will take my chances with quartz.

[@blurayauthority]

Purchased this today. Love it. My first Longines, but as Bruce said - not crazy about the bracelet. Then again I’m more of a leather strap guy, so it’s by no means a deal-breaker.

[@rizocars6115]

How do you like it so far?

[@adolfot.8763]

I bought the new Longines Hidroconquest Chronograph 41mm with a blue ceramic bezel and the truth is I am very happy with it, it is a super well finished and very heavy watch, it feels good quality, I also have an Oris Aquis and the quality is similar in the two pieces, the Oris Aquis is heavier and larger, it is more robust and also has better lume, the truth is I bought the Hidroconquest Chronograph since I had never had a machine with a column wheel drive, I have had Lemania 5100, Valjoux 77xx etc. and compared to those the column wheel is much softer to the touch, I recommend them.

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

Those flying buttress-style crown guards remind me of the brutalist crown guard design on the Oris Aquis and the squat, broad case shape is reminiscent of the maxi-case Sub. Those elements do give the watch a butch, tooly aesthetic.

[@cubex68]

I tried it at Macy's last year and I totally agree that with a below average clasp on a bracelet that doesn't taper, the watch didn't feel premium in the hand.

[@MrCoachab]

The bracelet does taper, I own this watch in black, everything feels premium except the clasp, but at this price point it’s not awful, Breitling’s clasps are similar and they cost much more

[@kennykoalabear]

Bruce, you could add that the movement is based on the celebrated ETA 2892 and I guess heavily modified by Longines. Kind of explains it’s not so thick profile.

[@Mixali88]

Great review. I just picked up the black PVD USA edition hydroconquest. About it being unbalanced, I think with the massive crown guards it balances out. I love the piece, but the clasp is a bummer. Otherwise I’m in love with it.

[@markdance574]

Bruce I’m currently considering a Seiko spb143 in grey however having seen afew videos some parts of that watch appear to be questionable- this longings looks great and pre owned represents great value - what do you think ?

[@federiconapoli]

Great review as usual. If possible I would like a review of the new Chrono version as well.

[@justchen6241]

You missed a colour - I have the 43mm in green, and i love it. I got it on rubber, but I picked up a 21mm milanese from watchgecko, and it rides very comfortably on my 7.5" wrist

[@statuswan]

I threw my older style one with a stainless steel bezel on a sail cloth strap and it looks so good!

[@Panzerfaust9161]

Yeah not having that # 3 really throws off the lume especially for how big the numbers are.

[@nickhart958]

Great vid mate. I have the previous alu-bezel which I think (but I would) has a nicer dial and seconds-hand. The clasp is rudimentary I agree, but it is at least hard as nails - there's no opening that thing by accident! Lume seems improved on this newer version, mine is evenly applied but pretty useless in all but pitch-black conditions. All things considered the HC makes for a great watch, with a few compromises, at a great price, from a company with absolute heritage. Oh, and it'll look good on ANY strap you can throw at it - which is why it won over the Aquis for me :)

[@dangerosos3594]

Great review and great watch, I love that grey version. I am curious about your take on the Raymond Weil freelancer diver, I have read very good reviews about it.

[@BruceWilliams]

I owned the non diver freelancer about 10 years ago. Good solid watch the diver looks solid too

[@rpm8865]

I agree please do a review on the Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver I think it blows this watch away

[@BigBearsie9998]

Just ordered the Commonwealth Games Edition from Jenya at ETP. Can’t wait to get it. Looks awesome!

[@freisein6554]

Perfect for me. I would love to own a Rolex divers watch, but can not afford it. This watch tics all the boxes for me. It has a nice presence . 41 mm is also a good size, not to clunky, not too small.

[@randyreynolds1045]

The best value for the money! Great watch !

[@ahmed.dhaheri]

Bruce you influenced me again. Thank you im very satisfied with the watch

[@smiffter97]

I have the black faced 43mm version and agree with your crown and clasp thoughts. I found the face on the previous version too busy with far too many markers where as the new model is far less cluttered. The toss up was the HQ or the Aquis and I went for the HQ for the nicer movement and the way it was smart yet tool like at the same time, Great video

[@clo2715]

The green boutique one looks nice but I'm gonna keep saving for the big eye.

[@zman8340]

Big eye . Now that’s a proper watch .

[@simonwright6882]

Hey Bruce, another great video. If you were spending your own money would it be on this piece or an oris aquis?

[@BruceWilliams]

I went with the Aquis. Got the lake Baikal edition 😁

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Wish if the date was placed at six o’clock to maintain the symmetry in shape and design, keeping the Numbers a little bit smaller. However, the watch is outstanding, professional dive and efficient watch, but I will prefer the smaller diameter.

[@thinredline2795]

It's a beautiful watch and one I'd love to purchase but I like to wear my watches loose and I'm worried that those crown guards would dig into my wrists, do they dig into the back of your hand? Thanks

[@Nahduge]

This watch looks both modern and outdated at the same time.

[@michaelriera6277]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s an odd watch.

[@mad0uche]

The irony of calling a time piece outdated in a world of apple watches.

[@TheDarkenmage]

And green! How did you miss the gorgeous green?

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I have the 39 mm variant and it's amazing. It's the best $1,000 I've ever spent.

[@shawncoughlin8383]

Bruce could you tell me what you applied to your timegrapher microphone to protect watch cases from scratches?

[@VF5]

Bruce, is it worth getting the 39mm model right now, or wait until they release the 39 ceramic model?

[@Jcauto-t4r]

That’s a beautiful watch, the aggressive crown guard goes with the oversized hours numbers so is ok, for the price and the way it seats on your wrist looks very nice, I may pull the trigger and buy one of these. On EBay you can get a new one for 1200 and I bet you can get one for even less.. Thanks for the vid.

[@joelindsey5394]

love your review on this watch! you give a full picture with all specs. Can I request a review on the Longines Spirit Prestige? This is their latest release and there is not a lot of great content out there.

[@erichagen8053]

It looks like the 39mm Sunray Grey comes with a goldish ring around the bezel. I think that gives it even more pop!!

[@marks184]

Since the early 90's I have always been partial to swatch group prouducts. In the 90's you could always get real factory Swatch group parts easy. Valjoux 72, 7750, 2892, 321, 5100 Lemania etc ... I owned one if these around 2010/2011. Not thus exact model, but with aluminium insert and I think it had a 2824 or 2892. Lots if watch for the money. I think a more sophisticated Mido or Certina. The high polish bracelet was too blingy for me.eventually sold it. I also owned an Oris Aquis at the same time. Sold that too. Case shape was not comfortable. When I bought the Longines I thought it was a better Tag Heuer Aquaracer. It reminded me of the Aquaracers in the early 2000's, when they rebranded the "2000" series the "Aquaracer", but with better quality fit and finish.

[@chinhwankim]

I love my Nautilus Skin Diver~~!!!

[@p.a.4928]

Hello, I just buy the 41mm blue ceramic version, yesterday, for my 40 years : The crown guard is designed like the Longines logo, so it isn't a problem for me. Polished links on the band are not "practical" due to the fingerprints but it's ok.. The only very BAD POINT is the 1 mm misaligned 12 hours marker on the rotating dive bezel, like on my 250€ seiko's !!! I think this is why Longines is just under TAG and Omega... ...I will called Longines to know if it's possible to do something for that (5 years warranty). Bye.

[@krzysztofhadala9126]

Impressive presentation and watch. So good , l decided to 👍 and to subscribe. I prefer 44mm diameter model however all Hydroconquests models seemed to be a bit heavy in wearing. Overall impression is very positive. 👍

[@slavekn9221]

Great watch, I have a blue one, like it much more then my planet ocean. It fits perfectly to the wrist. Note the are no screw links in my version, so either they released an upgraded bracelet or pins looking like screw misslead you Brus a bit ;)

[@ClayBabcock]

Nope, the pins are designed to LOOK like fake screws.

[@jakal1591]

My mouth opened wide when that golden dial omega seamster 300 appeared on screen, luckily you turned your hand and it changed back to silver...

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

The clasp is designed for a safer dive without coming undone. It is a diver tool watch aswell as entry luxury after all.

[@carloszepeda9132]

Hi Bruce, great video, Thanks for sharing it!! Can I ask you a question Sir? I'm just about to buy an Automatic Watch, my first Automatic actually, so I was wonder if you can help me out considering your expirience and your knowledge. My main choices are for almost the same price, one of them is a bit higher, 300 dlls higher, which is the Tag Heuer Aquaracer Caliber 5 with rubber strap and in the other hand, just this Longines Hydroconquest Anthracite Ceramic, so... what do you think? I'm a bit worry about the sellita sw200 movement and the rubber strap in the Tag Heuer Aquaracer... I will be extremely greatful with you Sir, if you can help me out. Thank you and God Bless.

[@arkadipta6667]

Hey man! We are exactly at the same state... I’ll go for the Hydroconquest... reasons... better movt, reliability and power reserve... metal bracelet is not the one I’d choose I’d gone for a blue/grey hydroconquest with rubber strap... the quality of the strap is great on HC... I’m also getting the hydroconquest as my first automatic watch

[@arkadipta6667]

All this info is after careful observation and interpretation of brands, value, visual appeal, reliability, movement and accuracy... I’ve selected this from all it’s possible competitors... and can’t give any cons that’s a dealbreaker in this case... you should go for this too imo...

[@jamespalsson746]

Those indicies, man what were they thinking?

[@mattlindsey9242]

How would this compare to a Christopher Ward C60 Pro mk3? Is the trident close or a full tier below? I've been interested in both.

[@BoywithLoveeee]

Cant decide whether to get this or the conquest one. Is it better to get the quartz or automatic for my first luxury watch?

[@Angel11866]

Hi Bruce! For me the hydroconquest will always be missing a "3" they should move or ditch the date, and I just bought a Mido Ocean Star 600m blackout, was wondering what you think of it? There's not much reviews on it on KZbin, and none of it is in English! Such a pity that the brand is not popular in the US and North America...😅😉

[@LlyleHunter]

They could also move the day in between the 4 and 5 indices and add the 3 and still maintain balance.

[@mapledoodle5516]

Yeah I’m one who doesn’t really take to the large numerals. I prefer the Oris you compared it to. Hey, to each their own, right?

[@pcling5643]

Handsome watch. Love it 😊

[@tzalwel0]

Could you help me choose between this watch and the Seiko spb143? Would like to hear your thoughts, Cheers!

[@homefink2235]

Great vid, great watch. I would recommend the boutique edition. It's a little more expansive. But you get the bracelet and the the rubber strap, which is really beautiful. And you get a fast change system for both. A silicon hairspring and a ceramic dial, which looks outstanding. The results on the wrist are near 1sec. a day. It's one of my cheaper watches, but I love to wear.

[@zman8340]

So the movement is different in boutique editions?

[@homefink2235]

@@zman8340 yes it's a modified movement. It's antimagnetic and better regulated in fact of the silicon hairspring.

[@zman8340]

Home Fink hmmm hadn’t heard that before . Interesting.

[@homefink2235]

@@zman8340 you could read this on the original website of Longines. It's written down on the defined specs of this edition. It's also rare. I only find one on chrono24.

[@MrLeafsta]

Having both watches the blue hydroconquest with ceramic bezal and the aquis in green. The oris is definitely heavier. Both watches are solid but I do love the green aquis.

[@airesperillo8902]

Since its an automatic watch..and swiss made, will it really last for a lifetime and will it need some maintenance or like change on some parts for the years to come?? Thank you for the reply..

[@BC-dn6oq]

It will last a lifetime, IF you ensure it's serviced at it's 5 year intervals. It's usually the lubrication that's the big culprit, as with most automatic timepieces. Setting aside £10 a month for a year, should probably be enough for that service. I have this exact watch, and although it's silly, my biggest worry is actually breaking the ceramic insert. I truly adore it though.

[@steampang9679]

Hi Bruce. Every you tube video of watch reviews always show the dimensions but never says how many winds that specific watch should get to give a full wind. I wind Mt hydroconquest 20 time yesterday and let it lay on the table and only lasted 24 hours

[@horologywatchmaking13]

It would be a no brainer if it doesn't has the date and put in the number 3 instead .

[@MiguelPerez-nz6ed]

In your opinion which watch is better the Tag Heuer aquaracer or the Hydroconquest?

[@BruceWilliams]

As far as my own experience with the watches- I think the Tag is better. Better bezel action, lume, bracelet/clasp, dial details. It has an inferior movement, and a silly plastic movement spacer though

[@antonioau_gb89]

Replace the date with index 3 would be perfect

[@zman8340]

I wonder about that as well ... would be quite striking .

[@Davidb600]

That would look like an Explorer 1 as the numerals are already so similar

[@serendra90210]

The exact model of this watch on review? Thanks. It's beautiful!

[@eJack1969]

I have one of them in black ....41 mm Automatic very beautiful watch..

[@jmount411]

I would personally rather have the Aquis. Longines divers never really attracted me. I know i was just talking crap about Oris for coming out with to many "Special editions" but id say Oris have a much more diverse spectrum of choices for the Aquis and divers 65 than Longines. Im sure its a good watch the design just isn't for me. I do like their heritage collection though i have been looking at some of them

[@mstevens113]

Really would love a no date version. It just seems unbalanced to me with having the 6, 9 and 12 but no 3. I just can't see past it.

[@Nick-cs9dt]

Watches have a big crown stuck to the side. This is far more unbalanced than numbers. For me the date being a completely different icon to the numbers makes it balanced.

[@vtlxx]

My question: I understand monetizing your content, but are we to expect paltry amounts on the public facing side now or?

[@VinceRegan]

Want an Omega "Great White", would love this or the Aquis at 50pct less. Thanks Bruce

[@dinoscarsella5079]

You forgot about the Khaki green version

[@LesterJr]

Nice vid mate! Aquis has the looks but Longines has the accuracy... Depends what one wants out of ones watch ;)

[@knightwhite99]

I have one of the slightly older models of these in the non-ceramic bezel in my collection. Honestly, I am a bit disappointed in it. As you say, the clasp is dated, and it also scratches quite easily. My biggest disappointment is that it loses 11 seconds a day. I expected better time keeping for the money. I think a lot of the price is in the Longines name recognition. I also have a new Zelos Thresher GMT that has an ETA 2893 and is 500m water resistant, that frankly I feel is a better watch for half the money. But let's face it - buying one of these isn't so much about the money, its the name and the way it looks. I just wish they could fix some of the issues that you mention and it would be a better watch.

[@cm9563]

I still prefer my Hydro 41(blue) in aluminum bezel, busy dial longines over the ceramic one. not feeling the diminished look with the indices and bezel. wished they updated the old one with ceramic, add a no date version,tapper down the bracelet and give it a better clasp system. That would be awesome!

[@jrolexofficial]

I am really interested on this one but it's another automatic without ceramic 500€ cheaper could I know ruffly the reason please ❤️

[@lchamp7946]

I’m conflicted about this watch. Some very good quality aspects- movement, finish, materials to say a few. But, the dial is oddly busy to me for a simple 3 hand and date. Hour indices, oversized Arabic numerals, and a dive bezel all make it look overly busy to me. Plus the clasp looks cheap. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@terryb8310]

It's a nice watch..

[@ivaylommm]

I got the older model (the case back on these is the best in the industry) and unfortunately people think it’s a Submariner all the time WTF !?!

[@jeffd3802]

The swatch group omega and longines are wonderful. No way i.m.o is the omega worth the asking price of 5100.00 retail. Beautiful case back on the omega too see the movement is a plus. I.m.o. the case on the seamaster needs a definite change though especially with the h.e.v. I'd rate the omega at a 2500.00-3000.00 max price. The longiness i.m.o. is the better deal for buck Especially on the rubber and not the hideous bracelet.

[@davidfredheim9820]

I have this in 43mm love it😊👌

[@John_watches-cars]

Love that watch!

[@checksix_TC]

The boutique green version with ceramic dial is way better in looks and the custom rubber strap fits the watch better.

[@greggeorgiou52]

It would be fabulous looking watch without date window and crown guards