In the days of yore, timepieces were not merely symbols of luxury, they also served a purpose to justify buying them. They intended to tell the time in an age when computers that could handle multiple information at once were still about to come, and many had complications that catered to specific people’s needs. Diving watches, for example, were made for professionals who would benefit from luminous dials. In time, however, the sporty watches gained traction, and transitioned into becoming elegant and versatile pieces, in addition to being tool watches.
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US$695.00 – US$995.00
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US$942.41
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US$786.99
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Release date: 2007
The steep asking prices for diving watches was a consequence of this development. As some became defining watches for their respective brands, it is only understandable that watchmakers would demand considerable dough for them. The Longines HydroConquest is different in that it checks on all the things you would need from a diving watch while still being relatively affordable. A decade old now but still younger than contemporaries, the HydroConquest became among the bestsellers for Longines, noted for its elegance and utility.
Specifications:
- Movement: L888.2
- Frequency: 25,200vhp
- Power reserve: 64 hours
- Case material: stainless steel
- Case diameter: available in 43mm and 41mm
- Water resistance: 300m
- Glass: sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
Pros
We love having the Longines HydroConquest adorn our wrist. It has just the perfect size and feels premium, even for a price significantly reduced compared to contemporaries. Its ceramic bezel and glass both protect the beauty from the scratches, and the latter has an anti-reflective coating to boot. The ceramic is not the single factor that makes the watch aesthetically pleasing; the parts on the dial as well as on the case are polished beautifully and look mesmerizing when reflecting sunlight. Even as a diving watch, the legible HydroConquest is versatile enough to be worn on work and rest days alike.
Cons
It’s hard to pick apart a watch like the Longines HydroConquest which has almost everything you need in a timepiece, or even a diving watch if you are to use it as intended. Although, as much as this is a welcome update from former versions equipped with either aluminum or stainless steel, it can be rather unremarkable as there are no great improvements in style and it does not exactly stand out from the rest of the available options, aesthetically speaking.
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