Which is cheaper, the Bremont MBII or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

At MSRP the Longines HYDROCONQUEST is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $5,400 for the Bremont MBII — a $3,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont MBII or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Bremont MBII wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont MBII or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont MBII.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont MBII or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont MBII.

What movement does the Bremont MBII run compared to the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont MBII uses the BE-36AE and the Longines HYDROCONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Bremont MBIIvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont MBII

mbii-wh-blue-bracelet

MSRP $5,400

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

L3.782.4.06.6

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MBII43mm

HYDROCONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

MBII40h

HYDROCONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

MBII100m

HYDROCONQUEST300m

MSRP

MBII$5,400

HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Green

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-36AE

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,400

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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