I own an older Rolex GMT with an aluminum bezel and tried on the Logines GMT and quality wise, I choose Longines!!!!’ I have tried on several Rolex GMTs the newer versions at ADs but choose the Longines…. I disagree about the bezel action. The nautilus has a pin syatem and that is Patek good video 😊. To me this is not a homage and longines improvements are positive.
@williamrizzo12858 ай бұрын
Longines is killin it with this new design! I've never been a big fan of Arabics.
@martinkaplan18058 ай бұрын
To my eye, it looks good on your wrist.
@siddhant46s548 ай бұрын
Its a beautiful watch overall and wears great on the wrist but the one thing that just didn’t sit right to me visually was the 6 and 9 hour markers being small circles and the rest of the rectangular indices being larger than that ! Also if they could quickly make a non gmt version( or a no-date but that would be asking for too much haha) that would be a great buy tbh
@rudolphbeasley56528 ай бұрын
Yeah they should’ve made them squares that match the date window.
@chinhaowlim7 ай бұрын
Eagerly waiting for a non gmt no date version, may get that over Tudor BB58
@alexspink43257 ай бұрын
The indices were a nod to one of their historical references but they didn’t mention it in any of their literature (in true Longines modesty), so it’s totally lost on people. Even so I totally agree that it would look better with consistent indices. Though I have also heard it said that watches without a weird quirk tend not to connect with people for being too boring so who knows 🤷♂️ I’m sure they did it very consciously in any case
@ChrisNewman-fu8ez7 ай бұрын
No it break's up the dial and looks nice
@CuriusOdus117 ай бұрын
I think this has been way overblown. Yes, circles at 9 and 3 would be better, with the date window at 6, but the Submariner is similar, though admittedly with an oblong date window that matches up a bit better.
@nikkolomakaveli82958 ай бұрын
I typically don’t enjoy divers but this watch is gorgeous. It’s unfortunate to hear about that bezel when the movement is stellar and the lume is pretty nice.
@chriskim71238 ай бұрын
I am waiting for the 39mm one
@rodolfoarmenta72317 ай бұрын
Will they make 39mm of this one
@duffydon17418 ай бұрын
I need a non GMT of this watch!!!
@boxeriain2 ай бұрын
Agreed. GMT is claptrap
@mitchmatic80298 ай бұрын
Great vid. I like this better than the Spirit Zulu. My favorite affordable entry level luxary release of 2023, along with the Conquest. Green and Root Beer are my personal favorites. Btw, I think it wears well on your wrist.
@jayjay99327 ай бұрын
It's also the lugs that made it look like a Sub and overall case shape.
@jtpalooki77576 ай бұрын
The best bang for your buck brand.. hands down! Already have a Hydroconquest, might have to pick one of these up next year!🧐
@chriscon84638 ай бұрын
I like it! I think I like the pilot/field watch look of the 39mm Zulu Time better, though!
@khronokraze8 ай бұрын
You're not the only one to be semi-disappointed. Pretty much the same 2 things most of the time. I had a chance to experience in person at an Longines AD. 1) Bezel action kind of sucks.. it just doesn't feel as refined as you'd think it should be.. it doesn't have to be the greatest bezel action ever, it's just lacking and feels sort of unrefined. 2) Don't like how the GMT hand shutters when you jump the hour hand. IDK if this is actually a common effect on traveler's GMT movements? But, it kind of cheapens the experience,,, granted the times I'd personally ever use it would be far and few between. Still, I feel the GMT hand should stay stable and not do a small wiggle like it's got the cold pee shakes when the main hour hand jump sets. oh, and I agree I think date would have been better placed and created better symmetry if it were at the 6. I really wanted to like this one. I like the looks of this new Hydroconquest. Have no issues with the swapped traditional round and baton marker positions. I think maybe if they work on at least those 2 things above it may be worth revisiting later.
@Dialandhands8 ай бұрын
I own it and the bezel is the only thing I don’t like about this watch. Everything else about this watch is amazing!! I like that the GMT hand and accents are light blue instead of orange or red like most other blue gmts on the market and the different shapes make it unique without being too busy.
@richardvanfrank81145 ай бұрын
Agree. I bought the green one and love it. My only complaint is that the bezel can be better.
@maxtelero49047 ай бұрын
Bought mine today. In the bronze. Absolutely amazing. Tudor didn’t get my money. Next purchase is the Zulu 39mm. Longines have nailed this.
@fredriksvard260319 күн бұрын
Black bay and pelagos are dead, and they weren't all that to begin with
@jlemus19758 ай бұрын
I think it looks good on your wrist. I'm waiting for a non GMT version.
@scollyutube8 ай бұрын
Just waiting for the 39mm version......
@EscapementWatch8 ай бұрын
Never received the 2024 release catalog yet but hope to see that in there! Should be getting it anytime now.
@gksalf103 ай бұрын
Longines : (carelessly releasing the 43mm version)
@gksalf103 ай бұрын
A trivial warning : GMT movements often do not have date adjust function. I repeat, you cannot set the date directly. The only way to change the date, is to turn the local time enough to advance/retreat the date. Quite cumbersome method to set the date!! So if you are considering this for an “occasional watch to pickup, set and go”, keep in mind that it will be inconvenient. Consider keeping this watch in a winder.
@fredriksvard260319 күн бұрын
Do people actually use functions? I don't even set the time, i have my phone for that.
@jayjayhooksch114 күн бұрын
@@fredriksvard2603lol imagine someone asking you the time and you have to pull out your phone while wearing a luxury watch.
@fredriksvard260313 күн бұрын
@@jayjayhooksch1 i haven't been asked for the time in decades, and even if it happened it would be more of a reflex to pick up the phone that to check my wristwatch
@jayjayhooksch113 күн бұрын
@@fredriksvard2603 I was asked the time a couple weeks ago. I remember because it stood out as odd to me that someone would be out and about without access to the time, without a cellphone basically. I get asked the date far more frequently than I get asked the time, though I usually don't need my watch or phone to give an answer to that, it does help from time to time. In any case, yea, people actually use watches for their intended purposes, time and date.
@AdamO.5 ай бұрын
The blue rubber is a completely different shade of blue than the dial and bezel. On the regular HydroConquest, the rubber fits better.
@MegaRich77 ай бұрын
I don't understand why the anti reflective would turn away buyers on a flat crystal. Please explain.
@EscapementWatch7 ай бұрын
because the coating itself can scratch and make it look like your sapphire is all scratched up.
@MegaRich77 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatch Thx
@user-bb2or8bn4v4 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatchAR premaz se tesko grebe i nemoj te plasiti ljude ,ima ljudi koji su skloni i sat da razbiju tu im niko ne moze pomoci ,tako i sa ar premazom moze te ga izgrebati ako to zelite ,ako ga bar normalno cuvate to se nece desiti.
@SampleTracks22243 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatchscratch it enough to make it noticeable and the case is going to look like hell too. It's just a cliché now.
@u.u.u996911 күн бұрын
Blue on rubber for me because I already have a sub.
@BigOvsOC8 ай бұрын
Why is there only a gmt version? The last hydro had a normal version. Are they making a normal non gmt version for around 2k?
@EscapementWatch8 ай бұрын
It is predicted that they will later this year but we shall see.
@robertopezzella9534 ай бұрын
Hi, in the video I see that the date change does not occur at 24 hours, but the date change occurs gradually between 10 pm and 2 am. Is this normal or is it a defect?
@EscapementWatch4 ай бұрын
Normal for this specific Longines movement
@robertopezzella9534 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatch : Thank you very much
@robertopezzella9534 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatch thank you, very, very kind
@ultrasonicradiation2 ай бұрын
It’s a great watch except for the price, they should have kept the old price point.
@danilom31667 ай бұрын
The dimensions are great.
@timyoungnc8 ай бұрын
Would like to see a blue and red bezel.
@anthonytjandradjaja127 ай бұрын
Did this watch have a simple, annual, or perpetual calender?
@razvangrigorescu4017 күн бұрын
Correction! The best hydro is the ceramic ZrO2!
@valueink7 ай бұрын
Why does the GMT hand wobble when you set the time? Sloppy job by Longines. Also, to make this look more luxurious the log should be applied and the date frame should be in silver not just painted.
@lyso6668 ай бұрын
What is the potential issue having anti reflective on both sides ? Thanks for the nice review
@EscapementWatch8 ай бұрын
The coating can actually become scratched and it will look like your Sapphire is scratched but it's actually just the coating
@JamyRyals8 ай бұрын
It’s possible to scratch the top coating even though it’s sapphire underneath. I haven’t had it happen on my watches but it can and does happen. It does produce a very clear look though, but it’s a trade off some don’t want to make.
@lyso6668 ай бұрын
thanks, can this be removed easily? @@EscapementWatch
@user-bb2or8bn4v4 ай бұрын
@@JamyRyals Moguce je ako pocnes da se prema njemu da se nasilno ponasas ,premaz je odlican i ne grebe se lako jedino ako je namera da se izgrebe.
@fuangrat17 ай бұрын
The gmt version is a no for me. I like the arabic numbers and the slimmer case.
@LectioDivina337 ай бұрын
I'd take the Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT any day of the week with its more luxurious looks.
@RedwoodAggie7 ай бұрын
That's a bummer about the bezel, but if I'm being honest with myself, I don't mess with mine. I'm not one of those people that uses dive bezels as sort of fidget spinners. The style of the markers used threw me off when these first came out, but I've grown to like them. I'd also love if the date was at 6 o'clock, but it doesn't bother me too much. The blue is great, and I love that they have a quick adjust clasp. If only the Spirit/Zulu Time line had that too, that would just be perfect. It's impressive to see the accuracy, even without that COSC certification. All in all, I think this is a nice offering and a flyer GMT that is under 13mm while also having 300m of water resistance is just spectacular.
@bricemazz8 ай бұрын
Nice
@EscapementWatch8 ай бұрын
Thanks
@user-xy9yl1vw8w7 ай бұрын
Very nice ❤❤❤
@EggWafflehea7 ай бұрын
date wheel clicks at 1 am?? That isn't common right or is a GMT thing?
@EscapementWatch7 ай бұрын
Its the same with the spirit gmt kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmatammvgbyeoLc this movement has a slow change over and people in the comments shared their experience. If I remember correct the spirit changes at 1:30am YMMV
@EggWafflehea7 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatch is it designed to do that or just Longines didn't think it's necessary to lining it up?
@richardvanfrank81145 ай бұрын
Yeah. It takes about an hour for the date to turn. Weird.
@gksalf103 ай бұрын
Novice question : why is double AR coating a bad thing?
@EscapementWatch3 ай бұрын
The coating becomes scratched eventually and defeats the purpose of a sapphire crystal.
@gksalf103 ай бұрын
@@EscapementWatch Aha thank you!
@scottlauren31458 ай бұрын
It looks great but it seems to have a fair amount of flaws and cost cutting.
@EscapementWatch8 ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@tacticaltruth81188 ай бұрын
This is a nice review of a nice watch. The edge of the bezel is where, for me, Longines missed the mark with this watch. The bezel edge on the hydroconquest GMT is reminiscent of a Seiko, whereas that of the Longines Zulu is more Tudor like. It the hydroconquest used the same bezel edge as the Zulu with its current bezel markings … that would have been the watch to buy.
@tacticaltruth81188 ай бұрын
Changed my mind. Put a crown guard on the Zulu and that would be the one.
@CuriusOdus117 ай бұрын
Watch is actually perfect on you. I notice watch enthusiasts have become obsessed with very small watches. Yes, nobody wants a clown watch but you have plenty of space on your wrist either side of the lug
@user-bl6kx5ev7x8 ай бұрын
Why is every bloody watch a Rolex homage even when they don’t look anything like a Rolex this needs to be said
@jesperscheel-bech9988 ай бұрын
Borderline.... Come on, thats redicules
@jefe.amo327 ай бұрын
Triangle rectangle squares circles and diamonds. Too many shapes on that dial.
@GTC4cam8 ай бұрын
“The proof of the pudding is in the eating” is the idiom you’re looking for.
@robocopvn8 ай бұрын
too big ...!
@puff00868 ай бұрын
To be honest this watch doesn't reflect the money that Longines ask
@radek45534 ай бұрын
So what insted?
@timemeasured91378 ай бұрын
Not feeling this one
@DJModsChannel7 ай бұрын
Almost picked one up but.... the polished sides = worse than a Pagani