The Oris Aquis VS Longines HydroConquest - Who Wins?!

Let's compare the Oris Aquis and the Longines HydroConquest. The question is, who comes out on top...? Enjoy!
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[@Nulrom]

I had the pleasure to wear both and after pondering I went for the Aquis 39.5. At that dimension is just perfect. I love the fact is very distinctive design and Oris is working so hard and so good to transform him into a classic. Wearing the 39 is just pure pleasure. And I don't mind the sellita. I think is a great movement that will last forever and that is his purpose. Lasting.

[@K.J.H_]

For me, the Oris is a lovely looking watch, well balanced, well executed design but the Longines just feels special when I look at it. Longines gets my vote. Superior movement and wow factor! Also that sub 12mm wrist curving design mmmmmmm. Though the real winner is anyone that gets one of these two watches! They both hit the mark, just depends what mark you wanna hit :)

[@TheWatchDoggg]

I agree, if you compare the new Oris aquis with the 5 day power reserve, then it's a no-brainer. Then again, the Oris would be around 2.5X the price. It's all preference. I wish both of them had a tool-less micro adjustment

[@Visitor555]

Hydroconquest have ridiculous long lug to lug distance over 50 for its normal size case 41mm. Also ridiculously sharp crown guards idk why presige brand like Longines wont fix this issues its not acceptable at this price points.

[@TheWatchDoggg]

@@Visitor555 you could get the 39mm case size, but I imagine that won't fix the sharp crown issue

[@K.J.H_]

@@Visitor555 I can see how they might lose a few customers with the long lug to lug. The rubber band version definitely wears smaller without all that metal there and for me it comfortably holds the watch away from the back of my wrist. I could have got away with the 43mm (or the bracelet version) though I did start to notice the guards poking me with the larger 43mm size for some reason. So could be one of those things that is a bit personal to the wearer. The crown is a bit fiddley to get out from behind those large guards, so that would be my criticism there. But not a big one for me.

[@Ou81269]

So true.

[@nicolasalonzo52]

I think the oris looks better. The roundness of the case and how it integrates with the bracelet is great.

[@gaius_marius]

Longines for sure. I think it just looks better. It has a more classic, clean design.

[@provuksmc6619]

Oris: bezel is sharper, no numbers on the dial, the hour hand wasnt raped, the lugs fall smoother and the crown can actually be touched with gloves.... I dont see why u think longines is netter looking

[@BKBCrAnK]

@@provuksmc6619 because people have different tastes. i would take the longines as well. it just looks better. im not a diver so some things dont really matter.

[@provuksmc6619]

@@BKBCrAnK no shit sherlock

[@BKBCrAnK]

@@provuksmc6619 exactly, No shit, Sherlock!

[@provuksmc6619]

@@BKBCrAnK 🤦‍♂️

[@paulsampson413]

I've got a Longines Hydroconquest with the metal bezel in blue, great watch but the clasp is very stiff. Recently got an Oris Aquis Cherry with the relief bezel. The Oris has a better clasp. I like both and it boils down to what I decide to put on that day😊

[@matlindell5022]

Longines team!!👍🤩💪

[@Krayziedad]

Oris Team 👍🏽🤩💪🏽

[@mp1952]

Meh

[@GianMelendres-if7ph]

Got my Spirit 42mm right here. 🎉❤😊

[@jeffd3802]

Exactly. Longines better quality movement hands down.

[@GCM-hagfish]

Team #Longines!

[@deanmohan]

Picked my Longines up today, was worried it would be a little big on my wrist but it’s perfect, using it as an everyday watch, really is a beauty to look at and looks a lot more expensive than it is, definitely recommend.

[@chrismaxfield5128]

I would personally go for the Aquis, especailly the Aquis Upcycle. Unique dial and you can feel good about helping out ocean conservation. Longines is an awesome watch company, and I personally have their Bigeye Avigation, but between these two I think Oris has it in the bag.

[@nickpurdy]

That Aquis Upcycle might be a grail watch for me. Then I saw the cherry red dial and I'm enamored! I don't know which one to pick

[@wayneturner1336]

I own both of them, the Longines is a superior piece I believe. The Oris movement, with the open caseback doesn’t really sell it for me however it’s a very nice tool watch without a lot of flash. The Longines bracelet is certainly its weak point with its lack of taper, the Oris has a very hefty appearance on the wrist and a better bracelet but I prefer my hydroconquest on its rubber strap over the summer, it’s got a nice slim look and mine is a white dial version which looks pretty sharp with its earlier version all stainless bezel. Plus the movement in the Longines is running within cosc while the Oris is consistently +15-20 seconds a day. Nice comparison, just stumbled onto your channel and it’s very well put together.

[@getsunova8894]

I held both of them at a store. The bracelet on Longines felt cheap after I tried on Oris.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

This I agree on. evnthough the Longines is heavier, when you actually feel the bracelet and give it a little shake, felt so light and thin like

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

really like your personality bro, great work! I think your narration style of taking us through your own decision making process answers a lot of questions for folks.

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Thank you Sir. Appreciate that.

[@manuellira]

I have a Longines and I’m very happy with this watch, very comfortable and beautiful.

[@markhiggins2793]

Hi I love your channel 😃 I just surprised myself today I bought my first Longines a hydro conquest in black and I love it , it called out to me when I saw it. Carry on with your great content.

[@TedKeyboardify]

After much deliberation, today I bought my first ever Swiss watch and picked up a 9 month old, hardly worn, grey dial 41mm Longines Hydroconquest for just under £800! I'm beyond excited and for that price it's an absolute bargain of a watch! My first, of many, luxury watches! Can't wait for it to arrive!

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Brilliant model. Congratulations! Make sure you send a photo to our Instagram to share 🙌

[@als1440]

Both are nice looking watches. I would happily wear either. It boils down to price. I ended up with the Longines simple because I got a deal on a pre owned ceramic 41, black version. I enjoy wearing it and the history behind the name. At the same time I would feel that way with Oris. Good video

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

After doing weeks of grueling searching for the perfect dive watch under $2000, I can say that from a "value for money" prospect, nothing is going to beat the Longines Hydroconquest. The Oris Aquis is amazing in its own right, but I just cannot find myself paying more money to have a worse movement, and worse power reserve, along with the slight downgrade in the sapphire crystal, and a rather flat dial, in comparison to the Longines sunburst blue variant that I am gravitating towards. Overall while the Oris Aquis is amazing value for money at the price point in its own right, the Longines comes out on top by a fair margin for me.

[@mvhdsk1122]

Longines also has a silicone hairspring inside which makes it dead precise, I would guess Oris does not deliver such feat

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

@@mvhdsk1122 As far as I could tell, no the Oris does not seem to have the silicon hairspring.

[@EnigmaAbyss]

They sell Longines at Macy's and part of the Swatch group. Oris stands alone and is only sold in high end jewelry stores.

[@retrostu1]

Love love love to own an Oris, it’s on my list for when I’ve finally got a little cash put aside.

[@LiveLifeLarge851]

I own the Longines Hydroconquest shown here on a black rubber strap. I own an Oris Big Crown Date Pointer with a similar back and display case, and here are some observations. The Longines movement is superior and the power reserve functions well. I can put the HydrConquest down for two days and it still is running when I come back to it. The Longines buckle, at least the one on the rubber strap, is good quality and has micro-adjustments on both ends so you can work it to a good fit. The two-sided AR treated sapphire crystal on the Longines is an underrated strength of the watch. The view through the crystal in any light is clear and sharp, making the deal easy to see and admire. True that it does not have a display caseback, but keep this point in mind: since both watches are automatic, half the view of the movement is covered by the rotor, so you don't really see that much of the movement at any given time. Plus, the Oris movement is not all that interesting to look at. I would not let considerations of display caseback factor into the decision between these two watches. I don't have the Oris Aquis so I can't say for sure that the Longines HydroConquest is better, but I think you get more watch at a better price with the Longines.

[@seayak]

I prefer the Longines for its form factor. I prefer the lugs to blend into the case, rather that sticking straight out the way Oris and Tissot do them. Just a personal preference, but I like the sleeker styling to the '"lollipop on a strap" look, in part because it makes the bezel less prone to catching on clothing, or on other hazards that like to snag your watch. Not much to chose between them otherwise on specs, but the Longines wins on appearance for me, recognizing that this is a personal preference. I am not sure that the movement in either of these watches is decorated to any significant extent, so the transparent case back on the Oris is not much of a factor for me.

[@pctriple]

I love the exhibition case on the Oris . But I think I'd go with another LONGINES ( CONQUEST )

[@speedzero7478]

I'm a huge Oris fan. Nothing wrong with Longines, they make a great watch, I just like more what Oris is doing in the watch world today.

[@Zotrax1946]

First- I have this dilemma between these two models (blue dials) for more than a year.. many many thoughts about many things with them, yet basically for me its the size of the crown guards on the Longines - and the quite ordinary dial of the Oris. Second-Thanks for the vid, very well made, very honest. It really helped me with tipping my mind towards one of them 😊

[@mazdar100]

Welcome to my life. I still can’t decide but am leaning towards the longines.

[@grantdennison2748]

Just purchased an Oris AQUIS cherry red so I’m with Oris

[@donaewestonpiperjr.4575]

I own both models and I prefer the Longines as an every day wearer it’s a beautiful watch with a better movement! 👍❤️

[@huckinator]

Same! I have the hydroconquest in gray and the oris aquis 400 caliber in the black bezel with the black sunburst-ish dial. I love both but the hydroconquest is my preferred between them

[@donaewestonpiperjr.4575]

@@huckinator Could not agree more

[@mattys1467]

I have both. I agree that putting the Longines up against the basic Aquis, the Hydroconquest wins. Such a stunning, quality watch. But, I would like to see a refreshed review with the new Oris 400 movement and gold bezel two tone up against the Hydroconquest. I think it would be a different result 🤔

[@GU5S]

Aquis for me, but I may be bias. Bought a 43mm Blue dial cal400 Aquis last year and absolutely love it. Its very much a diver and tool watch yet unique compared to so many others on the market. Funnily enough I also got an Artelier Skeleton at the same time, bit of an unusual choice it seems as they don't seem popular at all.

[@rosamunddeflorimont7339]

Cal 400 Aquis is far superior to the two model compared in this video

[@whodeycinbengals]

After debating between the two for quite some time, this is what I’ve come up with. As much as I dislike the huge 6,9,12 (and no 3 marker), the ugly crown guards, and the anti reflective on the outside of the crystal, the Longines is still a nice looking watch on rubber strap, especially the grey dialed one. However, the Aquis is a better overall watch. The Aquis has a robust and original design, whereas the Longines case design looks like many other divers out there. The Aquis looks better on wrist and has a symmetrical dial design and while it’s movement loses to Longines in the power reserve category, the Aquis movement beats at 4hz (Longines beats at 3.5). Now while I think that both are solid choices, I ultimately went with the 41.5 mm Aquis with the caliber 400 movement (on bracelet). It should be here in two days and I cannot wait!

[@mclaughlinja1995]

These are two of my favorite Swiss brands. I’d lean slightly to the HC here, though I do prefer date windows at 6 (just a personal preference) which the Aquis has. I like the HC’s sharper, tool watch bezel and movement though.

[@conoroloughlin8249]

I have both. The hydroconquest will always be one of my favorites to pull out. On the other hand I do have the Oris Aquis hanging limited edition in this stunning green that is different to any other green so I would buy both but as an outright wow factor on the wrist it's goes to well my limited edition 😂⌚👀

[@cheungtingfung5407]

For Longines HydroConquest, I think the gray dial is the best color

[@darrenhmather]

I have the HydroConquest with the grey dial and ceramic bezel and it is absolutely beautiful. Love it!

[@donaewestonpiperjr.4575]

Agreed I just purchased this one I love it!!!!

[@gerr7207]

I like the clean appearance of the oris and the fact, that oris is still an independent watchmaker, whereas Longines has these big ugly numbers on the dial and is just a brand in a giant industry-group. The sw200 caliber in the Aquis is a solid little machine.

[@faubourglincoln]

Thos big ugly numbers are gross tbh.

[@josefernandodiaz2876]

I have the Longines, and my next is the Aquis for sure

[@John-lg3nz]

The Lonegines has a more accurate movement, stick with what you got.

[@cliffberry1900]

For me, these two are possible the most evenly matched opponents imaginable. I LOVE them both and have pondered which of the two to go with? As of now I'm still undecided! . .but I will be choosing soon. I'm not crazy about the large numerals on the Longines, but I do like the more protective crown guard. I'm SLIGHTLY leaning towards the Oris.

[@zulqarnain401]

Bought an Oris with a green dial! Beautiful watch.

[@inthegallo]

I own the longines and I’m very happy with it since 8 years .. if I look at Oris I’m in love with diver 65 bronze

[@user-pi2qd5zr8b]

I have the blue ceramic version of the Longines and a number of Oris Aquis's all bought from authorised dealers. Love both in terms of the design, however one massive difference to me is the quality of the finishing. Especially around the back and when moving your fingers across the crown guards, the Longines is full of really sharp and cutting edges. Stands out a mile to me and even watches far less in price (e.g. Sumo's) are streets ahead on the finishing. The clasp on the Longines is also poor compared to Oris. Love the Longines styling and specs but it let's itself down badly in these two areas.

[@MrLeafsta]

In regards to the clasp on the hyrdoconquest I do agree, it is poor. My seiko 5 has a better clasp in terms of finishing. My oris clasp wins hands down but in the end the watches are supposed to be worn and to enjoy for many years to follow, expecially if your diving as both clasp finishes will get battered in the long run.

[@markhiggins2793]

I like chamfers on a watch but I just bought a hydro conquest and to create square edges that are not sharp in any way . I think that shows more skill I've just rubbed my fingers hard over these square corners and no cuts , great craftsmanship.

[@roberthudson8172]

Got the Longines HC in Sunburst grey and rose gold/steel. Looks fabulous. Gets lots of compliments. Accuracy? I set the time 4 months ago, and haven't adjusted it since. It's gained a shocking 1 second. Beat that..!

[@LucieOvalx]

Lie since the manufacturer himself states that it gains 6 seconds a day, therefore I don’t believe you when you say that it gain 1 second only over 4 months

[@calebf612]

@@LucieOvalx it's +/- so it can balance itself out

[@Aaron-fb1pq]

Longines all day, Not really big on the oris lugs and bezel numerals, wish the hydroconquest had the oris crown and crown guard

[@jil2936]

its funny that some of you complain about the numerals on longines but if youre actually a swimmer or diver, youll actually need them. the fact that 6-9-12 lights up under water is a big plus too. i dont own both but i prefer longines if i ever get one. still using my 23yr old skx007 but looking for a new watch

[@ianlainchbury]

Just bought the HydroConquest in blue. It's a crackin watch. Spot on timekeeping and fits nice on my small wrist (17.5cm and 41mm version)

[@cuniknikolas4659]

Before the videos on KZbin I was thinking About buying the Oris. But by time and a lot of videos about automatic watches (with me the liking quartz ones more) I decided that my first automates with value performance and quality in between the brands Tissot, Oris, Longines and TagHeuer the most interesting ones were (for me presonally) the Longines HydroConquests. (I am a fan of Rolex submarines but with me not having enough money for byuing Rolexes 😅😭, these remind me of rolexes with their design, the Longines are the winners for me in this case.) When I have to buy automates I will buy Longines for sure. If possible please comment which one of the Longines colour combination did you decided for 🙂 … Im thinking About the combinations of black or green with Gold and rose Gold 😁

[@engineercar]

I like both too, I think all day the Oris, but for a late dinner, outside, or a business meeting I will take the Longines. I will try to buy both, for the moment I wear an Edox Delfin.

[@resjon7981]

The Longines for the easy win by far. The only way to describe the Oris is odd looking. Just my opinion, in car terms the Oris is a 1990s Skoda and the Longines is a Golf.

[@Bad_Rattle]

Oris for me, the asymmetrical dial of the Longines really puts me off. Would love to see the date moved to 6 and have the numerals lumed👌🏻I just picked up a 41.5 Aquis 400 in green😁

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Beautiful model!

[@robertedwards2442]

I’ve just picked up a green aquis 400, beautiful watch!

[@Bad_Rattle]

@@robertedwards2442 Right?!? I’ve never owner a green dialed watch before. I’ve been so amazed every time I check the time.

[@jeffd3802]

Anythought on the beautiful mido 200c? Seen a blue in person and would highly recommend for under 1000.00. Same league as my aqyis and the 41 hydroconquest. Better bracelet and finishing i.m.o.

[@JamesAlexander14]

I’m a fan of Oris but for VFM, I’d probably go for the Longines. Both have pedigree and provenance, but I think price would be the determining factor.

[@chefgav1]

Also Longines movement is hands down better

[@anthonytittonis6913]

Noticed you didn’t mention the cheep pressed steel clasp on the Longines compared to the machined higher quality clasp

[@ericksolorzano8391]

I’ll go for Oris definitely

[@endlessrage4062]

Love the Hydroconquest but the bracelet is inferior to the Oris. That’s why I’m torn between the two. I like the look of the Hydro better…… but, oh, I give up. I’ll stick to browsing and try and decide!

[@istvantoth7431]

The bracelet is not that bad. I've been wearing a Hydro for little bit more than a year now. Yes, I do miss a push button clasp, but hey... you find almost the exact the same no-nonsence folding clasp on a 3-4 grand worth of Breitling... Longines sells a watch in the world in every ten seconds rumors say. So the mess production of a push-button clasp might be over their budget. Compared to this demand, Oris is really a boutique brand. They can cope on their level.

[@endlessrage4062]

@@istvantoth7431 yeah that’s a fair comment. To be honest I’m going with my heart so it gonna be a Hydroconquest. I just love the look, shape, bezel, font, the whole aesthetic for me is much classier. I’m totally sold on the grey face/bezel and rose gold with the two tone bracelet. Decision made, thanks for your input, you’ve made my mind up. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@istvantoth7431]

@@endlessrage4062 you won't regret it! 👊

[@neverscv]

The black Hydro take my money anytime if they do 39mm

[@michael1882yt]

Oris, Oris and ORIS for me. 
It's simple, practical and legible. It might be slightly overbuilt in some areas (like the crown guards), but it is a great example of an everyday GADA watch. The Longines is nice but I think is trying a bit too hard.

[@donccarlos9794]

ORIS I DO PREFER, You described the ‘ micro adjustment’ but demonstrated the extending link for putting watch over dive suit , the micro adjustments are the three (or four on some bracelets) positions on closing clasp with pins , this enables fine adjustments to size of bracelet.

[@user-rm2lz1pq4e]

Longines Hydroconquest in the Matte Green.

[@andyfallon9605]

Great video, I’d go Longines as prefer the simplicity of the dial, would be great if they updated the 39mm model with this less cluttered dial, the inclusion of a VHP movement would be perfect for me as I wouldn’t wear it every day.

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Thank you.

[@aleksandersiemaszko6027]

Oris. For the simple reason that they cater to a number of different wrists with their three sizes of Aquis.

[@lainguyen418]

I just purchased a longines HydroConquest with green dial. Love it and can't wait to see it!!!!

[@HarrisonBrownsLife]

Both are beautiful! Has to be said 👏 🙌

[@suleymanthetufekci]

I’d go with Oris every time. About the case size, you picked the bigger version. Oris has the same watch in 41,5 mm and 39,5 mm too and when it comes to movement Longines has a 3,5 Herz movement while Oris has a 4 Herz. More Herz means smoother sweep of seconds hand. Lastly, power reserve means nothing imo because they are both automatic watches.

[@jasondavis3715]

I was looking for a green diver and checked out both of these. Holding both and wearing both, I felt the Oris was the clear winner. I understand comparing lume, weight, etc are competition points, but they are kind of irrelevant. I absolutely LOVE my Aquis and found the Hydro to be just "a good" watch. I felt like the Hydro was a consolation prize to the Aquis. I could absolutely see an individual having the exact opposite opinion as me though. This is a great comparison, but to choose the one for you, you really have to wear both. It's really comparing two great pieces and if you're fortunate to be in a position to compare the two, there's really no situation in which you lose. Somewhere down the road, I may still pick up a different color Longine Hyrdo. It's that close.

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

Opposite opinon individual here haha. After holding them both in my hands I felt the same exact way as you did, but about the Longines LOL. Goes to show that even though more people lean towards the $2000+ price range when looking for luxury divers, there's some diamonds in the rough at that $1500-2000 sweet spot.

[@jasondavis3715]

@@OneLordeAnimeClips that's the beauty of horology! I get so many compliments on my green oris. Ironically though, I have a Rose Gold Orient open heart on brown leather that gets more compliments than my Breitling. Lol.

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

@@jasondavis3715 Is that Orient an Orient Star by any chance? Gf of mine has that exact one. Personally, I get the most compliments with my G-Shock LOL

[@archstanton1628]

I was in one of their shops in Edinburgh recently, the guy argued that the 5KX GMT had a kinetic movement, wouldn't be told otherwise. Spoke over me when I told him he was wrong, I walked out without purchasing. On my only other visit to these guys, I enquired about servicing for my Datejust, they were more interested in where I got it than actually arranging a service. Again I walked out, I'll stick to WOS in the future.

[@konglau4672]

I have a two tunes Hydroconquest, love it, only one second slower per day, 72 hours power reserve. My son had an Oris but traded for a Omega Seamaster later. Ha.........

[@roundstar]

I had done a bunch of research on a luxury dive watch I would be buying for my milestone anniversary, looking at the Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sub and Tudor Black bay as some of my favorites. Not wanting to wait to have a great watch to start my collection, I ended up with the Longines Hydro Conquest as my first entry into the Luxury watch market. My experience so far is positive. Fit and finish is done very well for the price, good power reserve, similar appearance to many higher end watches. With the anti reflective coating, dial, bezel. I haven’t see a watch, so far, that compares in value.

[@jh-il5sb]

i side with the aquis. the styling is a little bit more unique, and i really like the dial symmentry as well. but i'm biased since i have an aquis, the antracite dial relief model

[@JesusPerez-iw3ey]

Do a Longines HydroConquest vs a Tudor as Rolex alternatives. I know many would say the Turdor easily wins, but the Longines actually looks cleaner to me than a Tudor. If people did not know anything about watches or brands, and they put a top Longines, a Tudor together, many would pick the Longines Hydroquest on its clean classic READABLE time aesthetic.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

you kidding me?? HC vs BlackBay, and you would choose HC?? don't lie to yourself hahaha

[@ElectroLifestyle86]

Longines, better movement, cheaper and i like the look more!

[@rajirajee8287]

Longines is awesome, only thing I do not like is the part where the dial meets the strap. It looks to me that it is not smooth and slightly disconnected. Otherwise, it’s a great watch and I have got the Longines one.

[@whyFINAL]

My first good watch was citizen promaster tough titanium…… it looks like im a fan of big numbers, so Longines is kinda my dream watch, which i hope i will buy in near future.

[@Xavier.B.33]

I'll go for the Longines, it looks slender, and I love the hands

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

The Oris is so much better looking and I like the bracelet.

[@bigv9982]

There both lovely looking watches but for me the longines wins hands down the movement is way better in my opinion 😁👌👍

[@hugochapa6761]

Very tough, but Harrison, you missed one factor: brand history and legacy ... I go with Longines and will go running to buy a Hydroconquest, thanks for your insights

[@arpadvarga]

Of course Longines😀😀👍👍

[@tzehuatteo1184]

Longines is the one I will want, it has a clean and attractive outlook

[@watch_warden]

I would do the Aquis in the smaller ~36mm version since the bigger versions look too "round" to me, but the Longines as a daily at ~41mm.

[@awnik99]

I own both and love both equally

[@ezequielmarti]

Longines

[@ali-tal]

Great video, this just helped me choosing my next watch

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Thank you!

[@Ou81269]

A really great comparison review. It helped me with making a choice between the two. I, also, went with the Longines.⏳

[@mahiralimajstorovic6329]

Longines is better for me. Movement is much, much better.

[@Berisha]

Disclosure: I own an ORIS Aquis with the Caliber 400. As far as the watches go in this video, I definitely prefer the Longines. I just wish the Hydroconquest had an option without the big Arabic numerals. The Aquis with the older movement is just underwhelming at this point.

[@ggkik]

Black Hydro for me...Thing is, to choose it with metallic bracelet, or rubber strap which has a convinient clip...

[@Baste_Bastesen]

Jeg gikk for en Longines hydroconquest, med grå urskive. Fantastisk utseende, oser kvalitet av den.

[@superfast30]

The longines craps all over the oris in every way. The Oris runs a crappy SW200 where as the Longines runs a 2892 with a silicon balance spring and has longer PR. Longines also doesnt suffer from the hands corroding like many ORIS do. Looks are subjective but I find the Longines to look nicer as well and is better built imo as well. The oris also happens to cost more which makes the Longines an even better value. The only Oris watches I would even consider are with the inhouse 400 series movements!

[@TheWatchDoggg]

I haven't heard anything about the oris hands corroding so that's good to know. I'm waiting for them to put the 400 series movement in the 39.5 oris aquis. I hope they have a tool-less micro adjustment system in the future

[@stug111]

Yet no one buys your crappy longines

[@superfast30]

@@stug111 Yet another clueless "watch guy". Longines yearly sales are in the 1 billion Swiss Franc range. Eclipsing 99% of all other other swiss watch brands.

[@giusepperocchi2979]

@@stug111 Actually it sells very well, much better than the Oris.

[@stug111]

@@giusepperocchi2979 if you crunch the numbers, it does not. The reason why longines doesn't sell well is because if you can afford a longines, you might as well buy an Omega.

[@camels3269]

I had to make the exact same decision and the Aquis clearly came out on top for me. I prefer its design, the bracelet is a lot better and the way it looks on my relatively small 16,5 cm wrist is a lot better than the bulky Hydroconquest with its long lug to lug measurement. If you have bigger wrists then that might not be a problem. The rubber Oris strap is more comfortable than it's Longines counterpart as well. The only thing in which the Hydroconquest definitely beats the Aquis is the movement. With all that being said, I don't think you can go wrong with either of these watches. Both offer great value for money and if you are someone who values the movement and the aesthetics of the Longines it is also a great option. And it looks beautiful if you have a bigger wrist size!

[@SSJ-007]

Yes

[@MrBacchus18]

These two are so close I'd see which is the best deal honestly. I like the Longines looks a little more so I'd sway that way.

[@timdt1792]

I don't have either of these watches but I do have both a Longines and an Oris. Both of these look great but I would likely buy the Longines.

[@marcinzarzecki1394]

I was thinking for long time which one would be better and I chosen Longines. This is because of the movement. L888 i much better then also solid sw-200. Although sw-200 is cheaper with servicing and less complicated l888 has better reserve and is thinner

[@dcamnc1]

I prefer one sided (inside) AR coating. If you ding the crystal with two sided coating, it's sometimes noticeable.

[@sloeginandsleep1170]

Glad someone else said the same. I brought a Oris on that argument, I’ve dinged the AR coating on a watch before and it looks awful! AR coatings also scratch far too easily, I’d prefer to rock without it every time.

[@thereplay5929]

Longines for me. Oris looks great but theres just something about the font of the Oris name that makes it look cheap similarly with the bezel numbers font.

[@KarimSShihab]

Been in this same exact dilemma and i went for the Longines in black with rubber strap 😊

[@Beechhill]

Big big win for the Longines in my book. Better dial, better movement and better case. Inverted lugs are just a no go in my book.

[@mad0uche]

You forgot to mention the absolute dogshit longines bracelet

[@Beechhill]

@@mad0uche That's probably because it's fine.

[@mad0uche]

@@Beechhill The dogshit bracelet is fine? You wear it then clown, you don't even own this watch but you think the bracelet is fine. Daaa fuk. The orient Kamasu and seiko entry level seikos have nicer bracelets than this longines that's 1600 USD

[@Beechhill]

@@mad0ucheI'm well acquainted with Longines bracelets, thank you. You paid 1600 bucks for a watch with a "dog shit" bracelet? You must be special.

[@valkyrst620]

The DS2 Turning Bezel needs to be in this conversation.

[@ddab3659]

Longines, no contest. Better watch, quite a bit cheaper. Subjectivity I think it looks better too.

[@vocalrange]

Both the Oris and Longines come in a variety of sizes. The Oris has an integrated bracelet, which is not good for people who like to change their straps. Can be polarizing.

[@-mynameisnobody]

A watch with a better movement and cheaper, absolutely no questions about it. Longines all the way.. Also no comments on the integrated bracelet on the Oris. In my view also a negative point against Oris.

[@callumslaney1047]

The real winner is the person who buys the hydroconquest in grey

[@chriskim7123]

Impeccable taste ! Agree 1000%

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Longines wins for me! Great looking watch!

[@rosamunddeflorimont7339]

I have neither of these. but based on what i seen in your presentation and based on what i learned about these two models and brands. 1. for the movement i would go for the Oris Aquis calibre 400 (but it is at different price level) 2. for overall movement between the two i would go Longines without doubt. 3. for overall case finish and presence i would go Longines. (but even in this case i prefer the older Longines 44mm with Aluminium bezel over the newer ceramic one 43,5mm) 4. for case back, i have no preference. as i am used to non transparent case back from my Seiko days. i always suspected that crystal case backs have more points of fragility than fully steel case backs. so the results here is a tie. 5. the Dial on the Longines (both the 43,5 and even more on the older 44 version are more interesting to the eye and more appealing on the Longines and specially on the older Longines) 6. Bracelets seem quite tied and equal. not a concern on both 7. the Bezel of the Longines is swifter and more impressive. Longines wins. 8. The Lume. it seem that even in this Swiss Diver's price point it's bit difficult to beat Seiko Diver's lume. which is quite disappointing. at that price point why can't we get lumed ceramic bezels? Mido offers it's 600 Ocean Star with Lumed Ceramic Bezel at this price point. and if i had to compare the three. the Mido would come out as a winner. (though it's bit more expensive), 9. However at this price point there are rather cheaper luxury functional watches and as such should be also judged by their over all functionality, of course i wouldn't judge a 50K unique luxury diver for it's functionality alone but also as it has an over all, collectors' and money banking i.e value security due to it's rareness. which the rather mainstream luxury watches don't have to such degree. i.e if Patek Phillipe would create a diver, with their in home movement, of course the value of all combined would be much higher than any of special, superlative movement luxury watch. however such cases are extremely theoretical. not everybody would prefer to own a watch that is worth more than a Lamborghini Murclieago. on the other hand i am a person who has no chance to own a murcielago in this life. but i would still prefer to own a watch that costs the same. as someone who is descended from world war II survivors and other wars. i can appreciate the value of an uber expensive ugly watch over the fanciest and most expensive of cars. not many can. but i surely do. 10. Overall, from my own impression, at this price point, for functionality and material quality, movement and over all looks, the Longines Hydro Conquest wins both in the 43,5 and 44mm versions. Oris in my opinion a great brand, has to invest in a new appealing designs for their Aquis line, needs to have more convincing features against the competition at this price point. (even though my heart yearn for the Caliber 400 Aquis. i would still be have it's design hard to swallow at it's price point (i.e from here Breitling and that tier becomes affordable)

[@centour43]

I recently purchased the hydro conquest it is an excellent Watch