Omega VS Longines | Seamaster & Hydroconquest

Two of the great modern offerings of automatic divewatches from Swatch Group is the luxury diver Omega Seamaster and the entry-level luxury diver Longines Hydroconquest. In this video I inspect them side by side.
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[@dougroddy6045]

Omega is undoubtedly better, but I'll take the Longines and an extra $3,500 in my pocket all day long.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Omega all day long.

[@Casualcollector2024]

got the Longines and it’s an amazing watch. I have more expensive peaces but as an everyday watch, this one does the job.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

More like 6 grand these days lol

[@bravesdoug]

@Junior Hinten 1 yr later, I ended up with an Omega. I actually tried on the BB58 before buying the Omega, and it wore a bit small for me (7.25 inch wrist).

[@wayneturner1336]

Same, own the longines and it’s an absolutely versatile watch that dresses up or down easily, looks great on the longines rubber strap and runs within cosc. Omega seamaster is a…well it’s a dive watch all the way. It strikes me as a flex watch. Good comparison, nice video and a good comparison.

[@Pulsonar]

The Omega might have 1st class finish, lume performance, quality materials etc… but the design is surprisingly naff and unimaginative. By contrast, the Longines HC has boldly taken up residence on Rolex Sub land, built a beautiful little cottage on it and made it permanent. That isn’t a bad thing when done right by the grand daddy of Rolex and Omega, and offered to us for a relative pittance. Not to mention an outstanding movement huge power reserve, renowned Longines customised ETA accuracy. Unless I totally misunderstood Omegas offering this has to be close to a hands down no brainer win for Longines here.

[@MIZZtyler1991]

I own the HC and love it. But if budget had not been a factor, the Omega would have been the buy. The HC is undoubtedly a great watch though, and like I said, I love it. I have the gray sunburst dial version.

[@chrispy3866]

Honestly, i don’y know of a watch manufacturer who’s watches give more value for every dollar spent than Longines. Each watch has it’s own merits, but if you ask me, the Longines has the looks of a $4,000 usd watch, at a fraction of the cost. The movement, the refinement, the name. Longines Hydroconquest punches WAY above it’s weight. For individuals such as myself who prefer to ‘stay in my lane’ with respects to money spent on luxuries including fine watches, (in my humble opinion) Longines CAN NOT BE BEAT. I will disclaim that i’m a huge Longines fan. Having said that, i do not see the value in the Omega, compared to the Longines. In this case, i feel Omega is relying on it’s name for the added $3,500+/- price compared to the hydro. There isn’t a $3,500 difference in the movements inside each case. Now, i will give respect to Omega for putting out gorgeous watches. Some models certainly offer the watch for money spent. In summarization however, Omega can’t touch the Longines Hydroconquest. Both phenomenal brands.

[@silverghost4206]

Notice how no one has agreed with you. Or even responded. They are all in denial. But you are correct. Both watches are made out the same material. All around.. Like you stated, the omega"s movement is not greater than the longines. They are both good swiss movements. That tell the time the same way. Only thing that is different is the design between the watches. An the name on the dial. Your paying 3500 more just for your watch to say omega. The whole watch world is rediculous. But we love the watches. Id personally want a omega. Even though their are cheaper watches that are just as good out there an do the same exact thing that this 4000 dollar watch does, i am guilty like the rest. I want a omega watch some day. I wear orient stars an orients . These watches would last me until i pass away. Why would i need or want a 5 thousand dollar watch that says omega.. Simple.. Because im drawn to omega watches an orients. But you stand correct that the omega is not better than the longines. Its just a dam name...........

[@digbe9308]

Will Said couldnt Agree more 👍

[@PurebredInnovator]

Another suggestion worthy of consideration is to get the Longines HydroConquest for a "dressy" diver watch and a Tudor Pelagos for tool, recreation and more casual environments. I originally wanted the Omega but the negatives on it made me look elsewhere. I was not really thrilled with the bezel action on the seamaster and the bracelet while a classic look should really be updated at this point. I have both a Longines and a Tudor now, could not be happier and really enjoy both watches for their respective use.

[@dadcaniborrowthewatch8572]

The Omega is a different class, but for 1/4 of the price the HC is a great watch. My criticism of the Longines is the lume and the clasp but the movement is very accurate with a better power reserve. Either one is a solid purchase. Good video!

[@jeffd3802]

@Junior Hinten agreed. I don't have a hugh budget at all. I went into local ad yesterday. Tried on the omega on rubber and the conquest on rubber. Left with the longines and a lot of monies left in my savings. Couldn't be happier.

[@gynechiatrist]

Love these. I have a 2012 Seamaster London Olympic “1948”. 39mm and very dressy for a Seamaster. The Longines is very intriguing. It will go in the mix when people ask about great luxury starter watches. Thanks A, another helpful video.

[@denniswood231]

I love Omega watches but you know this Longines is a lot of watch value for the money and when I find a good deal on one it will be mine. Good reviews, keep up the good work!

[@mbhftw]

The Longines looks better. those wavy lines make on the Omega do not do it for me.

[@randomnameindeed]

Agreed. The previous version of the Seamaster was way nicer than this one. It looks like a toy watch now.

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

100% agree. Along with the fact that the Longines offers nearly double the power reserve for less than half the price, and similar accuracy with the movement? Gotta go Longines all the way here imo.

[@MegaRyan123456]

Longines is at a funny price point Your getting a high quality watch that as an average person you can actually wear it and feel comfortable and not worried about it For a person of average welth my Omega just does not get much wrist time due to the work i know i put on to get it

[@jameshumphry6443]

What could be a great comparison to this omega sea master is the breitling super ocean 42 . The white dial on that is amazing :)

[@michaelriera6277]

So true love Breitling

[@eugeneteo9664]

let james bond use the Hydroconquest & see better sales.

[@hishamxtreme]

Just bought my HC black It's amazing great looking watch. Value for money

[@rafapazos06]

Imagine you are told the following: You can pick the one you like most but cannot sell neither. Now, you've picked the Seamaster 300 handsdown and you know it. In my opinion if I am to spens alrdady nearly 2grand in a watch I actually rather save up and get something really memorable and that feels right in every inch of it.

[@rushman13]

used to have the SMP300M now have the longines - i like them both but on wrist they feel similar somehow

[@chgofirefighter]

Omega is more of a statement watch, a fine piece of jewelry... While the HC is nice and it cost less, my pick would be the Omega.

[@Pianoman1488]

It's interesting how subjective the world of watches is because I think the Omega is quite unattractive. I just really dislike that wave style face and the open style hands.

[@traeucity6087]

Same here.

[@DR-uc4bj]

Agreed

[@Pulsonar]

Totally agreed, it’s each to their own at the end of the day.

[@dnblegend280]

the Longines is definitely the watch i'll go for next. funnily enough the omega seamaster is my grail watch but i just cant spend that money atm, and i think the Longines will be good for me

[@baikalc.4260]

mathematecally speakiing and aesthetically , the longines s the best watch to go for. it s reaspn why i m getting it in thre days. thank you. and by the way, i h ad the omega seamaster ,and sold it too, but i m very attracted to longines watches .

[@albertohernandeza5661]

Both great watches within their own price tier. One thing: calling a brand entry level luxury is a very weird thing that has become common practice. A brand is either luxury or it is not. One can rank them by price ranges, but price is not the only indicator of luxury. The Seamaster is every bit a luxury watch as the Submariner (except for brand positioning) and the price difference between them is greater that the difference between this two.

[@traeucity6087]

Agreed!

[@rafapazos06]

Well said.

[@boykochervenov4005]

I have both! The Longines I keep for my own pleasure, while the Omega I use for the women!

[@silverghost4206]

You need a watch to get laid ???.... 🤔🤔🤔.....

[@boykochervenov4005]

@@silverghost4206 Turns them on!

[@ernierebustillo151]

Thank you for this very informative comparison. I'm an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean owner and contemplating on my next watch. These two are high on my list. Now I'm hoping that you can also do a comparison video between this same Omega Seamaster and the Tag Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calibre 5 Automatic (All blue including the strap). It'll be awesome if you can do so. Btw, I've seen your other videos and they are equally informative so I'm now one of your many followers. More power to you!!!

[@MN-de]

I recently got a bad fever for a diver and both of them have my attention and are in the „i want“ stadium. But two really nice divers permanently come to my mind when i think about purchasing: oris aquis and tudor black bay. Damn... i need more money. I want them all four🥰

[@TimeAndCrown]

You got four excellent choices - can’t go wrong with any of them. The Oris and the Longines are the affordable options. For me the Seamaster is the classic buy and the Tudor is the perfect all rounder. Happy hunting. Best regards, Anders

[@MN-de]

@@TimeAndCrown thank you for your valuable feedback, Anders 😊🙏

[@antonhallergren588]

I'll get all but the Tudor for less than the price of a sub at retail. Tudor is kinda boring imo I would rather go Pelagos but then the omega comes into play.

[@markveganism5003]

If James bond wore the longines would everyone go for that over the omega ?..I prefer the longines even with the James bond hype

[@stevefox8605]

No competition, easy win for the Omega. The 3 o'clock date on the Longines just ruins it completely. I chose an Aquis over the Longines for that very reason.. The Omega is, imho, one of the coolest watches ever made. Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@psmith2632]

The helium escape valve and the hands on the omega ruin it for me but each to their own.

[@handyward7559]

Longines is best

[@billt1954]

Does it really make sense to compare watches with such a huge price disparity? That said, I find the Omega far too busy and flash. The longines looks cleaner and more legible.

[@blankplanet]

It does because Longines is high likely the brand which is going to replace Omega in the mid-tier as it already started entering the more expensive range of Rolex etc with golden inlays and gemstones. Longines is a fantastic name with incredible price/quality ratio and i like their designs better

[@edwardkollar448]

I have the SMP identical to yours, your review helped me determine that. I also have the Longines in the black USA version. I only wish the bracelet on the Longines had some half links.

[@TimeAndCrown]

Hi Edward. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Best regards, Anders

[@totaltime7804]

Nice Video, but the watches can't be compared. The longines is a good watch. Longines is an underrated company. The SMP is the watch with the best movement, a great finisch and play in a higher league. Compare the Hydro with a seiko spb143, a Union belisar Sport, tisdot or an Oris aquis with the eta/sellita movement (or something else) Compare the Omega with a sub, Glashütte, iwc, seiko mm 300, breitling soh or jaeger you compare pears to apples.

[@TimeAndCrown]

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[@totaltime7804]

@@TimeAndCrown sry, i see it to late 😂

[@TimeAndCrown]

@@totaltime7804 No worries 😀

[@bboness713]

Since Omega is so close in quality and design to the Rolex Sub, that is perhaps the best direct comparison. Snobs may not agree but it has a better movement imho

[@John..18]

The Longines looks odd, because the number 3 is missing,, they should have moved the date window to another position, and had a number 3, to make the dial more symmetrical. Imho..

[@johandebondt5749]

Have mine for 8 years now, alu bezel of course, and the 3 does not bother at all irl. Very versatile piece, take it on holiday, swimming in the ocean and wear it for a candle light dinner, the hc is all in one on the same day.

[@johnslippschitts1246]

@@johandebondt5749 how has your bezel held up being aluminum and 8 years old?

[@johandebondt5749]

@@johnslippschitts1246 still steady as a rock, no play whatsoever. The blue color has faded a little. UV/pool/seawater have that effect I guess.

[@bboness713]

I like the eccentricities of the Longines missing the "3" numeral. It adds character but I understand why many won't like it. Great thing there are so many different Swiss divers for less money than the Omega which I own and love

[@cory5525]

Im not a fan of the skeleton hands. Had a blue ceramic SMP 300 and sold it to fund a Tudor Blackbay Chrono. I also own a SMP model in black with the sword hands. Thats my favorite SMP. I do like the HC but perfer the looks of the Chronograph model. Nice comparison video!

[@AG-en5y]

I have been looking at the 39mm longine. Thx for video

[@dcjimr1]

"A really annoying lug width here of 21 mm...." That's one of the two things giving me pause about this watch. It just looks a little off in its proportions. I think I'm too picky, lol. Many thanks for the review.

[@humanbeing1675]

I still think that the current SMP is heavily over designed. It doesn't look like a "professional" tool watch anymore. I purchased a new one in the mid nineties and sold it after 17 years. AD price at that time 2150 DM (1075€). 😉

[@TimothyHuntC]

Funny criticism of the Longines clasp. Knew I had seen it myself in the past. Oh my first GMT Master Rolex and Omega Speedmaster chronograph. Always considered them secure clasp.

[@TimeAndCrown]

They are definitely secure. No problem there. But they are very unrefined and cheap looking for an otherwise great timepiece.

[@berare777]

I’m sure Omega is a better watch. I paid $1200 on mine Longines HC. I love my watch and I can’t see my self buying a $5000 watch.

[@wallpaper000]

For my next watch, this blue HC and omega AT are my serious top 2. My current watch is...the green HC haha. Price isn't an issue, I just really like the look of HC I guess

[@larryfishkind5387]

Hydroconquest, Maurice L Aikon , tudor 1926 , tudor royal , .. which would you pick ? I’m in between these watches . Any suggestions or thoughts are welcomed. Thanks

[@TimeAndCrown]

Hi Larry. They are quite different watches. For a sportswatch I would chose the Hydroconquest and for dresswatch I would pick the Royal. The movement in the Longines is superior to the Aikon - Maurice Lacroix use Sellita for the Aikon.

[@larryfishkind5387]

@@TimeAndCrown thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it and yeah I know they are all a bit different but around the same price point… thanks for your input. I agree with you. I think that the Maurice Lacroix is my last choice.

[@matthewmccord99]

Never owned either brand. Price aside, there's nothing on the Longines that appeals to me more than what's on that Omega. I prefer the looks of that Omega from every angle. Thanks.

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Just curious, do you like the Helium escape valve @ 10 o clock? That's the only thing that keeps me from the Omega. Love the look, other than that

[@matthewmccord99]

@@georgegonzalez8818 I do not care for the helium escape valve but I imagine I would not notice it after some time. I do own an Omega AT now and the quality is amazing.

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Thank you Sir. It's something to consider.

[@gwapogreg5837]

The Omegga wins on every front except one.The Longines comes in a 39m (ROLEX) and that's considered to be the perfect size for a watch.

[@franc101978]

I have both the omega with the white dial and the Longines with black dial and 2 tone color

[@CyberRabid.]

The only legitimate criticism I heard of the longines is the 21 mm lugs. They should have went with 22 mm on those logs. Makes zero sense.

[@giangvu7902]

Can’t go wrong with either one

[@charlieboylol527]

Longings looks like the GO sea Q ,great review,omega all day long 👍

[@anthonystevens8683]

Both look fantastic but if it was a choice assuming disposable funds available between the two the Omega would take the win. In the great white version of the Seamaster 300M on the bracelet version (add the rubber strap later) would be my choice. I love Longines as a brand and the models that they produce but I'm a bit if a nerd for symmetry on the dial, the date at 3 is a little at odds with the Arabic 9 that just jars a little. The date at 6 would be a better balance. Given the price difference if the cash came from my own pocket today the Longines may well be the one that I take home. Verdict: a draw.

[@Pulsonar]

If symmetry bothers, I’d prefer the date at 4 o’clock. Then there’s nothing to upset the visual balance of those large Arabic numerals at either 3 or 6, and they dominate the dial anyway.

[@michaelriera6277]

As an alternative there is the Breitling Superocean 500m super comfortable bracelet and half the price of the Omega.

[@TimeAndCrown]

Hi Michael. That is definitely a good alternative placed between Omega and Longines in the price 👍🏻

[@hoponasu2471]

Been an actual scuba diver hate the fackt that neither brand has made the efford to add dive extensions into there rubber straps. Longines older model had them.

[@bowells5785]

Longines for me. Easy choice on value

[@petyopetrov2048]

Omega is so so nice .If i dont know the price for sure i will chose the Longies .This one of my favorite with Zenith and Frederique Constant .For me Longines is better and looks better than Omega .Both ot them are much , much better than bored annoing Rolex

[@georgeii2629]

Comparing a Longines with a rubber strap might have been more logical. But even so, I see the Longines clearly ahead. Regardless of whether ETA or in-house. I wonder whether the prices of some other manufacturers are even justified.

[@mihai-valentinracolta9803]

Hallo! I have a question. If Omega și Swatch group, and ETA is Swatch group, how ,,in house" is really the coaxial movment? Is there a completly independent Omega movment Factory? Aren't there similaritys between ETA and omega-s Movment?

[@georgeii2629]

@@mihai-valentinracolta9803 Omega's coaxial movement is clearly Omega's own movement. But you should definitely get away from this stupid "in-house ideology". ETA is basically the best you can get. They may be mass-produced, but still perfect. And for this reason alone, in-house movements from well-known manufacturers are guaranteed to show similarities to ETA movements, because they are simply perfectly thought out.

[@Relaxed9494]

Omega is a good watch, also the longines, both swiss made, the longines win here because of the price value, however lume winner is omega ofc.

[@JHKim-sb4vd]

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[@coffeeboyclips1973]

The Longines looks nicer, that Omega is a mess, the previous version was much nicer.

[@bluequiltedness]

I hope Omega gives the Seamaster another update in the next few years. Maybe they'll refine out some of the current watch's more painful aspects

[@georgedomse]

I really want to love the Longines but it annoys the hell out of me how the main markers (3-6-9-12) are designed. Four numerlas, 3 different designs. You have no numeral but an hour marker dot at 3. You have a numeral but no hour marker dot at 6 and 12. You have a numeral AND an hour marker at 9. This makes the dial too messy for me.

[@TopQ42863]

I mean apples and oranges here especially when you look at the huge difference in price point for both these pieces.

[@mihai-valentinracolta9803]

Hallo! I have a question. If Omega și Swatch group, and ETA is Swatch group, how ,,in house" is really the coaxial movment? Is there a completly independent Omega movment Factory? Aren't there similaritys between ETA and omega-s Movment?

[@TimeAndCrown]

Hi. Yes, Omega produce their movements at their own facility. They also have their own alloys for example the Sedna gold.

[@feelthatfeelthat]

Longines is the new Omega imo. Very good investment.

[@user-bl6kx5ev7x]

The longines has a great movement for the money

[@ant.9940]

Use the timergrapher,is more fun.

[@vincenzostr4488]

I love the Omega Seamaster, it offers an original design and very good movement. I can say buy the version with the rubber strap, because the bracelet is heavy and chunky

[@resjon7981]

Longines for the easy win. Its all in the price.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

The HC is a fantastic watch, and the price is so good. But the Omega is in a different league. Not really a fair comparison, the Aquis is more comparable.

[@user-ln7ii6xd7x]

I like Longines

[@cs5842]

I'm broke so bought the longines.

My 300usd citizen Promaster diver kills it in the line wars against the longines HC. But still the longines is refined and nice looking.

[@davidcarrol110]

It goes:Hydroconquest, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner. The omission of the number '3' on The Hydroconquest looks ridiculous!

[@kingadjust5422]

the longines is way better than the tag heuer aquaracer 😆😎👍

[@Alexpress81]

Rubber strap on Hydroconquest is a disaster! Hard, inflexible, rough rubber. Had to replace it with vulcanized rubber from eBay. Ss bracelet clasp on HC is cheap. Longines had to address it even if it means raising prices. Also, my HC is +6-7 secs per day

[@hugoespinozaramos7703]

Subtitulado?

[@tommyrm]

Longines all day. Swatch Group should dump Omega with their tacky designs, limited editions and James Bond obsession. Elevate Longines, a classy brand with much richer legacy.

[@philipsutton2316]

I tried out the HC today and was totally underwhelmed. The crown is horrible - it's kind of sharp around the edges and has like a gap around the end with the round piece. It's really hard to grip and pull out. The crown in my Orient Saturation Diver is a whole world different. Just the general feel of the HC was cheap and nasty (especially for the money), nearly $2,500 here in Australia. I'm so glad I walked out and did not buy it - the sales lady was very high pressure. I've kept my money and can take a look around now at perhaps Oris, or even Tudor, or perhaps IWC or even Tag.

[@seanp7871]

Tag Fuk that

[@philipsutton2316]

@@seanp7871 Yes - I've since discovered you are correct about the Tag - wouldn't touch one with a 40 foot pole now. I'm in Singapore at the moment and can shop for a watch (a bit cheaper here than in Auss), looking at a Breitling at the moment - they are very nice.

[@seanp7871]

@@philipsutton2316 yeah Singapore not that much cheaper . Me I’m going keep saving buy an omega sea master Fuk it lol 😂

[@seanp7871]

@@philipsutton2316 breitling nice m8

[@philipsutton2316]

@@seanp7871 Yes it's the 3000m Sea Wolf. The wretched thing is 18mm thick - oh man!

[@blankplanet]

Whats your wrist size please?

[@TimeAndCrown]

It's approx 18 cm. I does vary between 17,5 - 18 com.

[@tjustin47]

Einstein wore a Longines, do the math lol

[@hugoespinozaramos7703]

Omega versus oris.

[@ricktylim9948]

This is not even a fair comparison. Both are in different league.

[@fzs164]

Unfair comparison of a $5000 watch vs a $2000 watch

[@TimeAndCrown]

Why? It’s to show what you get in both price ranges and what the differences are.

[@fzs164]

@@TimeAndCrown your title says Omega Vs Longines 🤷‍♂️

[@TimeAndCrown]

@@fzs164 Yes, but the content isn’t slagging of the less expensive watch.

[@fzs164]

@@TimeAndCrown these are like Porsche Vs Audi Both have the same parents (Swatch Group)

[@TimeAndCrown]

@@fzs164 Yes that’s pretty spot on :)

[@paulbonaventura4969]

I find the OSM cool but also ugly...

[@jbjcrash2]

The Seamaster has personality. The Longines is quite bland and doesn't look like a high quality watch, just look at the dial. Actually the HC can't quite even compare to the Oris Aquis.

[@samnangith19]

Not even same category

[@dado380]

I just hate Omega design, it's just so ugly unlike Submariner or Captain Cook or Turtle or Black bay or 1521 or Certina ph200!!