LONGINES - VHP Collection Review at the Longines Boutique, QVB Sydney

[@sbsb4995]

Quartz truly is the way to go. Reliable and robust.

[@Peter_WongVI]

Good to see you back Andrew! I don't mind quartz movements, I have both mechanical and quartz watches in my collection. Quartz watches, from the makers of Cartier, Grand Seiko, Longines etc. are quality timepieces (assembly, finish and precision are top notch). I love the looks of the V.H.P.

[@mauriziofiorini6451]

This is awesome! I'm wearing right now. Absolutely well done.

[@russellmcmahon2739]

I have the silver model and I am very happy with it, my collection includes both quartz and mechanical. I also have a few G shock. Each day I wear a different watch

[@jaex9617]

I've had this beauty since 2017. Pure delight.

[@Timeandtidewatches]

An actual classic

[@512bb]

I'm a dedicated Rolex wearer since 1982 but I love the look, I think I'm going to break my crack habit & buy one, thanks!

[@rich.52]

I like that watch a lot. Looks good . Great price and great brand . Nice to add to a collection no matter what the movement. Superb video yet again . Thanks guys

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words Richard - Andrew

[@balesjo]

That Commonwealth Games edition is an absolute beauty! The Conquest VHP would make me think twice about buying a quartz movement.

[@Watchmade]

I love my Hydroconquest but I like this one as well. Longines is one of the best brands for the price you pay for their products. Many underrate this brand just because of the price but I think Longines watches can challenge with higher priced watches.

[@user-rm2lz1pq4e]

Completely agree. Got the Hydroconquest-Auto since March, loved it and found a great sale on the VHP GMT-43mm at a Canadian Authorized Dealer, Lugaro Jewellers, 2nd watch from them, so ordered it and on its way. I compared Longines to Tudor ,Maurice Lacroix, Frederique Constant and Omega, for the price, it's a fantastic value. Just started collecting and have 3, other one is the Movado SE Extreme. So just learning.

[@TheZenbiker]

Hi Andrew. Thank you for taking the time to show off these exciting watches. Got one myself and are brilliantly happy. Just a little fun fact when you mention that we and you are mechanical. Remember that we are all controlled by the brain and nervous system via electrical signals. Just like Longines V. H. P. Keep up the good work😊

[@grahamyoung622]

A short but factual review of an oft overlooked masterpiece. I have owned a White 41mm VHP GMT for a year now and I'm disappointed to announce that it has just leapt ahead of the world atomic clock by 1 second since it was purchased. BOTHER!!!!! This is an incredible timepiece, a little expensive compared to most 'quartzies' but worth every penny. Is the GMT a good value proposition over the 'bog standard' VHP?, I hear you ask. Many on the 'net' say no (usually those who have never owned one) IMHO it is, even if you do not travel extensively and use the Longines app on your phone to adjust the time to whichever country you are in, the perpetual calendar beggars belief, it even takes into account daylight saving-now that's pretty smart! I love the look of the black dial version above, as well as the carbon fibre one. I bought the original GMT in white as I thought it looked a little cleaner and classier than some of the other dial options at the time. I own a few quartz watches ranging in price from $1000 (the VHP GMT being the only one of the higher price range), and although the 'official' specs for this movement quote +/- 15 seconds per month, NONE of mine do worse than +/- 10 seconds. Most, in fact are 1-3 seconds fast or slow/month. I do like mechanicals as well!

[@craig2100]

Good video...we. need more

[@Timeandtidewatches]

More coming, as always - Andrew

[@craig2100]

@@Timeandtidewatches cant wait

[@pioleq]

I got it for two years. Love it.

[@johnraba9322]

Wonerful piece.

[@dragan7638]

Are these still available??

[@doug3117]

Got my partner a ladies VHP last September from their Melbourne boutique. A few diamonds on her's but good value I thought. She's not one to be bothered with setting a watch after it's been off the wrist for a week or so.

[@shaheenevans]

I like longines but the size looks big, What’s the stats ? Width, lug to lug and thickness ? Would probably go grand Seiko 9f quartz with slimmer profile

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Case Width: 41.45mmm, Thickness: 12.19mm, Lug to Lug: 49.79mm, Lug Width: 20mm.

[@mstislav007]

The best presentation in this video is The Longines Legend Diver watch ;-) Thanks for the video!!

[@bennychen7433]

Great affordable watch!!!

[@danielcalvocamacho4538]

I do not get that thing of many watch collectors complaining about Quartz movements. In any case, this watch is amazing, I only wish it had the same water resistance (300 m) as the automatic version.

[@NoOne-ki3bm]

I really like the depth of the dial with the applied indices and color scheme. It looks like they should have slimmed the case by a midge though.

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Yes, it's a big watch - works for some, not others. Master collection Moonphase or Avigation BigEye a more comfortable daily wearer - Andrew

[@Kruse1]

what is the the watch you were wearing in this review?

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Longines Legend Diver on Milanese, my SECOND favourite Longines (after the Avigation BigEye). Thanks for watching. - Andrew

[@petermckee1061]

@@Timeandtidewatches Andrew, two of my favourite pieces although not so keen on the Milanese bracelet. The Diver is on a Barton black silicone and the BigEye is on a Barton green canvas.

[@FIGNAS83]

I found it about these particular watches on a cruise not too long ago and decided to look more into them (never buy watches on a cruise, over priced). Needless to say I pulled the trigger on the silver one with the black rubber strap. No complaints.

[@BarnOwl61]

Yes, very nice prestigious watch. Very well made. Only negative, it's not Solar powered. Imo your better of with the high quality Casio Oceanus models. For the radio reception problem for Australia, there are solutions available.

[@darrencady4261]

Well, I like mechanical watches but have never felt the need to bash quartz technology as I am aware there are different grades of quartz movements ranging from cheap, non-repairable throwaways to jewelled and serviceable masterpieces. The Longines L288 is unique, its features and accuracy are head and shoulders above most, if not all, quartz movements. I have the Longines Conquest VHP and feel it is a very good quality watch and very easy to get on with. Basically you will not need to touch it once the time is set which is very easy to do: pull out the crown to its first position and rotate slowly to set the minutes (the second hand will automatically return to the 12 position). Turn the crown quickly and the hours can be set. It really is that simple. The date is automatically taken care of be it short months and/or leap years. A superb watch which I think will become a future collector's item.

[@Ben-yw8be]

Grand Seiko quartz realm on accuracy for fraction of the price. Swiss too. I just got one.

[@rayleeaustralia]

Very nice piece and I wouldn't mind getting one at under $2000

[@TheVarskvlavtbichuna]

Longines VHP GMT is a very versatile and quirky

[@petermckee1061]

The GMT would be just about the perfect travel watch except for the water resistance rating. Would have bought one otherwise.

[@TheVarskvlavtbichuna]

@@petermckee1061 I was swimming with it actually in Greece.,last year.

[@petermckee1061]

@@TheVarskvlavtbichuna Great to hear! Might get one yet!

[@silv3rArrow]

Was thinking of this one but the 50m WR...not really acceptable

[@malikknows3510]

A great collection at a great price. Sometimes, a quartz watch makes the most sense!

[@johnredberg]

On the off-chance that you actually get to read and be so kind as to reply to this message: I can't find the "Gold Coast 2018" version ANYWHERE. Even on Longines' website it is only mentioned in an article but doesn't seem to appear in their product catalog. You don't happen to have one "lying around" or knowing where to get one? Much appreciated! Cheers, ironically, from Switzerland...

[@rudinho47]

Are you still interested in getting one?

[@johnredberg]

@@rudinho47 I'm open to it ;-)

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Ha, we were sold out in a few hours on this one I'm sorry to say! Wish I'd picked one up myself :( - Andrew

[@storck08]

I'd go with the Grand Seiko quartz personally. 100m WR, better finish and their own quartz crystals.

[@andrewmcutchen1738]

storck08 fair call but a much higher price bracket

[@paulandsueroberts4121]

storck08 Along with that goes GS price. (Ouch)

[@grahamyoung622]

If you think the GS (great watch) is worth over 5 times the price of the Longines, then be my guest. I would much rather have the VHP (I have owned one for 12 months now, see my comment above regarding it's accuracy) and spend the extra on another few watches. However, if I won the lottery, a GS spring drive would be winging it's way to my home tomorrow

[@henrywest7217]

Interesting

[@happy_burger]

What's up with water resistance being so low? This is a Conquest case capable of 300m WR even on non-divers (source - I have one)

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Potentially the 'smart crown' may compromise WR, it is a different mechanism to a standard Conquest - Andrew

[@mt24Carson]

Thanks Gents. Interesting and highly accurate timepieces from Longines. However, I prefer my GS 9F SBGN005...fits much better on my relatively slender wrist. Cheers from the Nevada desert. ⌚🌵🌴

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Cheers from Melbourne, and congrats on the GS, we love it.

[@XHobbiesPrime]

That Commonwealth games one is pretty darn hot.

[@smedleyhverovhe8919]

VHP the watch to rule all others

[@aguspr3749]

Upgrade to 100m WP would be great. Thanks for sharing!

[@Timeandtidewatches]

As above Agus, potentially the 'smart crown' may compromise WR, it is a different mechanism to a standard Conquest - Andrew

[@akibayraktar2970]

Great watch! But I think that level of finishing and the attention to the details of super quartz's watches needs to step up their game. What I am saying is that the super quartz movements must have superior cases, bracelets, clasps... perhaps Longines needs to think of VHP diver collection, too...

[@Timeandtidewatches]

The case, bracelet and clasp are exceptional quality for this price point. I would go as far as to say they are best in class. That is my opinion - Andrew

[@bloxiegames3391]

Is this an old video?

[@andrewmcutchen1738]

Nigel Burns was filmed in 2018 but not released until now

[@JinKee]

2:01 intro finally ends and the bit about the watch begins 3:11 discussion about the Gear Position Detection system

[@jaime4022]

50m water resistance in a conquest case is ludicrous. Either get the movement on a dressier finer case or if they mean it as a sports watch then by god, mean it!

[@GennaCooper-n1c]

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[@Glams7]

The world is still standing... Just about, considering Covid-19

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Stay safe - Andrew

[@Glams7]

Same to all of you and your loved ones. From across the ditch here in New Zealand

[@GeorgeWilliams-v9d]

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[@theperfumer2703]

You need to watch Russell Designer videos. He is so sick.

[@gianpakasa]

If only was 10atm...

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Yes, would be an obvious and meaningful improvement - Andrew

[@Timeandtidewatches]

But as above, the 'smart crown' almost certainly compromises WR, it is a different mechanism to a standard Conquest - Andrew

[@gianpakasa]

@@Timeandtidewatches thank you so much for your explanation

[@vivprice5926]

Lv it beautiful watch never knew a watch with my initials VHP ,u can send me 1 please would be much appreciated best wishes Stay Safe Vivian Haydn Price⌚⌚⌚❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@aliasrandom9241]

nothing but trouble. any problems with the movement it needs to be sent to Europe. Impossible to set time without dealer. Stay away - not worth it

[@numaan225]

Arni seiko Watch : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYanl6ibh96cbrc

[@stevejamieson1613]

Casio Oceanus T200S is better. Atomic clock with Bluetooth. Looks better also and is a fraction of the price.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Sorry mate...perfection is boring 😁 i'll take mechanical anyday

[@Timeandtidewatches]

Ha, nobody said you had to choose between them ;) Thanks for watching - Andrew