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Longines HYDROCONQUESTvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
HYDROCONQUEST72h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
HYDROCONQUEST300m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.5mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$3,200

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What people say

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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