Longines has the best overall catalog of ANY watch brand, in my opinion. Even disregarding it's reasonable affordable price point, their designs consistently slap.
I mean that really depends on your definition of value lol. But they are nice solid watches that are up there with the best of them at a price point that is not "insane".
Yes that's true. but both go in the same direction. The metal bracelet of the Breitling is pretty unique and different from everything else. So it's okay to make the comparison with the Rolex
@@steelsteez6118Taste is subjective. I can't stand the Tudor chronograph it wears like a brick and the faux riveted bracelet is a visual annoyance but hey if you like it. Then go ahead and like it. Nobody is telling you not to but I can't stand that watch. Also Snow flake hands on a chronograph makes 0 sense
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 And for me any watch without a date also makes zero sense. I use the date on a watch more than i do the time, having a crap memory doesn't help! so a date is a must.
@@kevinparker461Well I guess your in luck. Because there's alot more watches with date complications than without. You're memory must be really bad if you need to look at the date that much. I have nothing against date complications. Since 5 of my watches have a date window but on chronographs I prefer no date complications. Especially on a triple register chronograph
Damn this Conquest Chronograph is gorgeous but just like with the 'regular' conquest 2023 rework I wish they offered a smaller version too. If Longines could make the regular Conquest in 38 or 39mm and the chrono in 40 just like their heritage record this would appeal to the smaller wristed part of the world as well. You can buy clothing in different sizes, why do watch manifacturers need to wait a year to release a different size for the same watches? At least Longines is releasing different colours straight away so props to them for that ;)
Chronograph movement with current WR and antimagnetic properties can't be that small. Even if they make it that small, it would be too thick and the case will not be nicely balanced.
Difficult to choose my favourite watch but it’s between my sapphire sandwich speedy, on top of all of that heritage, the window on that movement is spectacular, And my Longines spirit titanium, which is so light, and the metal has an aged dull look about it. In certain positions the hands remind me of an airplane propeller. Both watches have sentimental meaning to me. I’m going to say the spirit, but ask me again next week and I’ll probably change back to the speedmaster.
4:25 Reminds me of the dilemma when closing a French door refrigerator oddly enough. You feel like you can do it either way but only one way closes it proper and keeps your food cold. Food for thought :p.
Harrison, great review! A couple of things that I love about this watch that I don't think you mentioned. The faceting on the outer rim of the crystal enhances the seconds track which is a slick feature on a chronograph where precision timing is key. Also the lower part of the bezel affixed to the main case is angled towards the center of the watch and polished adding an awesome detail to the bezel. Couldn't agree more about the clasp. Very disappointed with it considering the Spirit clasp comes on a cheaper watch and is much better. I went ahead and swapped mine out with a rally strap. Thanks for the review! They are lacking on RUclips for this model.
I just bought it yesterday and I AM SO HAPPY with my choice! It's my first "big boy's watch" in my collection and it looks stunning. I was going for Omega Constellation 41 or Tag Heuer Monaco, but I decided that for the first watch I will not go that far. And even if it's not an Omega - boy it looks and is fabolous. Thanks for the review!
Stunning, absolutely stunning! Longines smashed the ball out of the park! BTW, one of the questions in a standardized I.Q. test is how to close a butterfly clasp. 😂
I didn't like longines pre zulu time, but since they released zulu time, everything after zulu time looks amazing, including zulu time. It's like Tudor post BB, I didn't like tudor before the black bay catalogue.
I just bought mine, used but in near mint. I spent hours looking for a chrono, I came across the one in black with the black center links on the strap. Holy cow, I fell in love. I hope that when it arrives, I connect with it personally & fashionably. This was the ONLY ONE of its kind that I found in that style and model. I had Google look for one, and everyone is sold out. This must be a very desirable and hard to get rid of watch as the inventory for this one is just scarce. If I had the champagne option...i.woukd have paid full price.
Regarding the comment at 9:35, Rolex is also a mass-produced luxury good. Given they make over a million watches per year, they make more watches annually than most watchmakers (Longines) included, do in the same time.
This is definitely my dream watch! But now they also offer the Marco Odermatt Limited Edition, navy blue dial with silver subdials and red accents, absolutely stunning!
@@mema4922 It does to me. I was never impressed with the Daytona (or any Rolex for that matter). Every time I held one in my hand it felt cheap and flimsy.
Silver or white would have looked good on the blue (or orange, but not really the look they would go for). These would be a toss up for me w/ the Tudors, would have to get them both on wrist before I could make up my mind. Great video "as always".
Nice review! I am suprised that Longines didn't go with a column wheel chronograph from L688 series fort hat price... Could you please do a review of a Longines BigEye!? Pleeasee!
Very similar to the PRX chronograph in my opinion. This wears quite large so I am wondering if we will also see a 39mm Conquest chronograph. That would be a no brainer at this price point, especially when your grail watch is the Daytona …
Tbh i dont like the conquest lines direction taking direct inspiration from the OP and Daytona models the conquest line should be new and unique and demonstrate modern design.
A great video and a nice presentation of the Conquest Chronograph as an owner of a couple of Longines already I love the look of the champagne dial, a very good looking watch.
Looks fantastic, but I’m just waiting for Nomos to invent an ultra thin chrono movement for a total of 11-12 mm. I’ll be waiting for a long time I’m sure lol.
they have some great 39/40mm.. the new legend diver looks great and is 39mm, the zulu time is 39mm, hydroconquest is 39mm aswell, spirit is 40mm.. and I'm pretty sure the new conquest will be available in 38 or 39mm aswell in the future
@@pacisking Thanks for the recommendations but I’m not into the Zulu time. Spirit 40 lug to lug is too long (I owned two). I have the 37 spirit. Don’t like the 39 Hydroconquest like the current 41 (would buy at 38 or 39).GMT is my Spirit 37 with a bezel.
Lovely looking but does such a heavy taper on the bracelet knock out the balance? I think this obsession with tapering on bigger watch cases can feel a bit top heavy?
Great looking watch. But that bracelet seems to be a miss. Looks too small for that watch and why the butterfly clasp. Why not use the clasp from the new GMT with micro adjustment option. Longines acts like the young brother to Omega. They hold back just enough not to compete too closely.
Blue dial really needed more contrast. I think it would have looked better with sunburst blue dial and silver or black subdials. Even a light purple would have looked better.
Just buy a Tudor bb chrono. Better looking better movement better size and actual screw down pushers like the Daytona. That’s one of the things that separates the Daytona from other chronographs. You don’t actually have to worry about jumping in the water with it.
The ball dlc stormchaser glow is an underrated Chrono with screw down crowns. I've been in the Atlantic Ocean with it no problems. And for the price around $1,800 on the gray Market your hard pressed to find better value. The proprietary tritium tubes are spectacular at night.
Why are you even comparing it with the daytona , the real competition of the Longines conquest chronograph is the tudor black bay chronograph with is around the same price point!
Do think calling it a budget Daytona does it a disservice. I see it in the looks, however, Longines made the first ever chronograph for both pocket- and wrist watches. Including the first with two pushers, the first fly-back and the first that was waterproof. Intense stuff. If there is a brand that can hold the complication with pride it's Longines! They had the first quarts time keeping instrument for sports purposes too & Longines was the timekeeper at Formula One races before it was called Formula One. In that sense Longines has a history in sports timekeeping that Rolex could only dream of. Really don't think Longines get the attention it deserves given how important it was for watch world as a whole and given who wore their watches. Even Albert Einstein wore one. I am not hating on Rolex, please don't get me wrong. Rolex took good ideas and executed them to a level not seen before. Their quality still is second to none to this day. Rolex also is a marketing powerhouse that probably dragged the entire industry forwards after the quartz crisis. I think that is what makes Rolex special. Personally would wear it on a leather strap and forget about the bracelet all together though. I just don't like the look of the bracelet to begin with. Perhaps I'm just a shill for the oyster bracelet, maybe.
Why no steel bezel? I've got a birth year Breitling Shark from 1992 and its bezel is so scratched up that I am too embarrassed to wear it. Ceramic is the way to go.
Longines just keep hitting it out of the park. They're the most exciting watch brand now IMO. The only thing I dislike about this watch are the thick lugs. They remind me of the ugly Rolex maxi cases.
No joke they are releasing hit after hit. I didn't pay attention to Longines until the Zulu Time but everything they have released since then has been killer.
Love Longines :) I go to stores like Tudor Omega Rolex and Breitling and always end up in Longines.. I don't know why I thinks they are better than Longines.. Feel kind of guilty and stupid. So long story short I own Longines and probably will buy them more :)
It is probably cuz Longines offers the best value for money among the other Swiss brands. I would call it the Swiss Grand seiko brand. I own 3 and am thinking of this as the 4th...
Longines has the best overall catalog of ANY watch brand, in my opinion. Even disregarding it's reasonable affordable price point, their designs consistently slap.
Yeah these guys just can’t miss lately
I didn't really like anything before the zulu time, but zulu time and after, everything looks really good
And now the Legend Diver 39 just dropped. My next watch purchase for sure.
I only wish they bring back heritage diver chrono 1967.
easily the best catalog of 2023. All the others are just using their status to hang on old designs, Longines just keeps dropping dimes!
That BLACK dial is HANSDOME, but that CHAMPAGNE dial is GORGEOUS!!!
LONGINES is on fire! It’s giving the competition a run for its money.
Amen 🙏 🔥
Longines has been having huge wins, the past few years. Incredible value for money.
I mean that really depends on your definition of value lol. But they are nice solid watches that are up there with the best of them at a price point that is not "insane".
@@Adams420 where did I type the words “insane”?
@@stevens1041 you didn't, those are my words. Most "regular" people would consider the prices of luxury watches to be "insane".
The Swatch Group needs to hire new Designers for Longines. These Tons of Steel are Abominations as are Their other Pieces!
@@highwaystar3780Then why are you watching the video and commenting??? Oh that’s right, you’re just a troll!
I think the best comparision isn't with Rolex Daytona but with the Breiting Chronomat, especially with the gold/champagne dial!
Except putting that in the title doesn't get you as many clicks as when you use Rolex. 😂
Yes that's true. but both go in the same direction.
The metal bracelet of the Breitling is pretty unique and different from everything else.
So it's okay to make the comparison with the Rolex
Longines has grabbed my attention for sure with the CQ GMT n this Chrono...I could become a convert...Cheers the your share n work u put into this!
I take it over the Tudor chronograph in a heart beat. The 12 hour counter and no date layout is a huge +++ for me
Tudor chronograph a much better watch than this woth the B01 movement.
Also way better design and looks nicer
@@steelsteez6118Taste is subjective. I can't stand the Tudor chronograph it wears like a brick and the faux riveted bracelet is a visual annoyance but hey if you like it. Then go ahead and like it. Nobody is telling you not to but I can't stand that watch. Also Snow flake hands on a chronograph makes 0 sense
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 I have both and if you think the TUDOR wears like a brick you'll HATE this watch.
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 And for me any watch without a date also makes zero sense. I use the date on a watch more than i do the time, having a crap memory doesn't help! so a date is a must.
@@kevinparker461Well I guess your in luck. Because there's alot more watches with date complications than without. You're memory must be really bad if you need to look at the date that much. I have nothing against date complications. Since 5 of my watches have a date window but on chronographs I prefer no date complications. Especially on a triple register chronograph
Damn this Conquest Chronograph is gorgeous but just like with the 'regular' conquest 2023 rework I wish they offered a smaller version too. If Longines could make the regular Conquest in 38 or 39mm and the chrono in 40 just like their heritage record this would appeal to the smaller wristed part of the world as well. You can buy clothing in different sizes, why do watch manifacturers need to wait a year to release a different size for the same watches? At least Longines is releasing different colours straight away so props to them for that ;)
I agree , the "conquest" stands out for me also as the most timeless and attractive
just buy a prx and spend the change on a holiday😂
Conquest 23 is beautiful
I think maybe give it 1-2 years and I can see them releasing smaller versions. They usually come a bit later anyway.
I tried the Conquest in brown on my 17.5 cm wrist. Let‘s face it, it is way too big. We need a 38mm version.
Chronograph movement with current WR and antimagnetic properties can't be that small. Even if they make it that small, it would be too thick and the case will not be nicely balanced.
Longines is on a roll! ❤🎉
Love the gold-sampaigne dial but above all silver panda dial 💪👍💪
I really need to see the silver soon!!
Difficult to choose my favourite watch but it’s between my sapphire sandwich speedy, on top of all of that heritage, the window on that movement is spectacular, And my Longines spirit titanium, which is so light, and the metal has an aged dull look about it. In certain positions the hands remind me of an airplane propeller. Both watches have sentimental meaning to me. I’m going to say the spirit, but ask me again next week and I’ll probably change back to the speedmaster.
4:25 Reminds me of the dilemma when closing a French door refrigerator oddly enough. You feel like you can do it either way but only one way closes it proper and keeps your food cold. Food for thought :p.
Harrison, great review!
A couple of things that I love about this watch that I don't think you mentioned. The faceting on the outer rim of the crystal enhances the seconds track which is a slick feature on a chronograph where precision timing is key.
Also the lower part of the bezel affixed to the main case is angled towards the center of the watch and polished adding an awesome detail to the bezel.
Couldn't agree more about the clasp. Very disappointed with it considering the Spirit clasp comes on a cheaper watch and is much better. I went ahead and swapped mine out with a rally strap.
Thanks for the review! They are lacking on RUclips for this model.
That gold dial is beautiful. It allows it to be worn as a dress watch as well as a sports watch. Just wish it was a little smaller.
Amazing review! If I had to pick a favorite watch I’d say the JLC Reverso, such a classic design and it’s fun in such a simple way
They've killed it w the new-style crown guards!!
Aaaaahmaazing!!
Def a want buy.
I just bought it yesterday and I AM SO HAPPY with my choice! It's my first "big boy's watch" in my collection and it looks stunning. I was going for Omega Constellation 41 or Tag Heuer Monaco, but I decided that for the first watch I will not go that far. And even if it's not an Omega - boy it looks and is fabolous.
Thanks for the review!
Stunning, absolutely stunning! Longines smashed the ball out of the park! BTW, one of the questions in a standardized I.Q. test is how to close a butterfly clasp. 😂
Great watch, beautiful design. Longines have done great updates.
Awesome dials, loved the champagne one. Nice review as always 👍🏼
I'm not huge Longines fan, BUT that black dial is SIIIIICK
I didn't like longines pre zulu time, but since they released zulu time, everything after zulu time looks amazing, including zulu time. It's like Tudor post BB, I didn't like tudor before the black bay catalogue.
Beautiful piece Mr H , their style has really matured and looks like real classy high end work
More like coming back to the way Longines was many years ago. No matter which one you chose they are all beautiful.
@@raymondcragg7282 I agree 💯
It's better than an OVERPRICEDtona
What a great design. Really nice watch from Longines again 👌
I just bought mine, used but in near mint. I spent hours looking for a chrono, I came across the one in black with the black center links on the strap. Holy cow, I fell in love. I hope that when it arrives, I connect with it personally & fashionably. This was the ONLY ONE of its kind that I found in that style and model. I had Google look for one, and everyone is sold out. This must be a very desirable and hard to get rid of watch as the inventory for this one is just scarce. If I had the champagne option...i.woukd have paid full price.
Regarding the comment at 9:35, Rolex is also a mass-produced luxury good. Given they make over a million watches per year, they make more watches annually than most watchmakers (Longines) included, do in the same time.
This is what love at first sight is... saw it yesterday for the first time in the shop... instant attraction !
If this came in at 40mm I think you'd have a real winner. Sharp.
This is definitely my dream watch! But now they also offer the Marco Odermatt Limited Edition, navy blue dial with silver subdials and red accents, absolutely stunning!
Gold Dial looks superb.
It’s lovely but what’s the point of crown guards when there’s sticky out pushers either side?
Another homerun for Longines. Looks better than the Rolex Daytona and comes in a nicer box too. I will be buying one for sure.
It absolutely does not look better than a Daytona, don’t be absurd
Why does Rolex? Always have to be brought up. I swear Rolex is living rent free in your heads Lol. I guess Rolex is doing something right
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 true
It is beautiful, especially if you have an 8” (20.3cm) wrist. It’s oversized for anything less.
@@mema4922 It does to me. I was never impressed with the Daytona (or any Rolex for that matter). Every time I held one in my hand it felt cheap and flimsy.
40mm and rubber strap option will make it perfect for me
Reminds me of the older small block Tudor Prince / Oyster Date Chronos
Silver or white would have looked good on the blue (or orange, but not really the look they would go for). These would be a toss up for me w/ the Tudors, would have to get them both on wrist before I could make up my mind. Great video "as always".
Nice review! I am suprised that Longines didn't go with a column wheel chronograph from L688 series fort hat price...
Could you please do a review of a Longines BigEye!? Pleeasee!
Very similar to the PRX chronograph in my opinion. This wears quite large so I am wondering if we will also see a 39mm Conquest chronograph. That would be a no brainer at this price point, especially when your grail watch is the Daytona …
Fav watch Omega speed master
Me also, best of the best, i believe better than a daytona. But also expensive.
This year has been the Longines takeover, it’s beautiful to see.
Tbh i dont like the conquest lines direction taking direct inspiration from the OP and Daytona models the conquest line should be new and unique and demonstrate modern design.
I like the sub-dial colour contrast on the non-blue dials but am glad the blue dial only has a tonal sub-dial contrast
A great video and a nice presentation of the Conquest Chronograph as an owner of a couple of Longines already I love the look of the champagne dial, a very good looking watch.
Looks fantastic, but I’m just waiting for Nomos to invent an ultra thin chrono movement for a total of 11-12 mm. I’ll be waiting for a long time I’m sure lol.
Write them a letter.
The gold dial is absolutely Stunning
Chisholm Hunter drinking game… every time you hear “damn”, drink!
Also, be interested in your thoughts on the new Maen Skymaster. Steel bezels… :)
A better comparison would be with a Tudor chrono ?
The champagne dial is absolutely stunning. I wonder if they'll be able to get this down to a 40mm in the future
I have the white Tissot PRX chrono, and the black Panda Longines may be my next purchase. Gorgeous watch
Good comparison + review. Get going 🚀
Blue dial with champagne sub dials would have made a mil statement. 😊
I’d be buying plenty of Longines sports watches if they could get the size down to 39 or 40. Even the new 3 hand Conquest is too large for my taste.
they have some great 39/40mm.. the new legend diver looks great and is 39mm, the zulu time is 39mm, hydroconquest is 39mm aswell, spirit is 40mm.. and I'm pretty sure the new conquest will be available in 38 or 39mm aswell in the future
@@pacisking Thanks for the recommendations but I’m not into the Zulu time. Spirit 40 lug to lug is too long (I owned two). I have the 37 spirit. Don’t like the 39 Hydroconquest like the current 41 (would buy at 38 or 39).GMT is my Spirit 37 with a bezel.
Favorite watch (grail) AP Royal oak perpetual calendar skeleton in black ceramic
Looks good but I never use my chronograph and they’re expensive to service
Sold. Heading to Borsheim's to grab one for my chef's 10 year anniversary.
Should’ve really been 40mm
Champagne dial looks great 👍
Longines has really upped its game recently, and is clearly after a slice of the Tudor price range buyer pie
Lovely looking but does such a heavy taper on the bracelet knock out the balance? I think this obsession with tapering on bigger watch cases can feel a bit top heavy?
I own it and you're right it does.
I would say, best Longines watches yet!! ❤
My name is Harrison -
as always
Whoa…
This is like the Buick Envista of watches, but I’m not mad at it nor would I be embarrassed to wear it 🥲
I just bought the white/black one. Damn it is so good
I`m a Seiko fan boy, but it's beautiful. I would take the panda. I really love the Seiko SPB299
Great looking watch. But that bracelet seems to be a miss. Looks too small for that watch and why the butterfly clasp. Why not use the clasp from the new GMT with micro adjustment option. Longines acts like the young brother to Omega. They hold back just enough not to compete too closely.
Looks great!
Amen to that!
Excellent dial symmetry
Blue dial really needed more contrast. I think it would have looked better with sunburst blue dial and silver or black subdials. Even a light purple would have looked better.
Just buy a Tudor bb chrono. Better looking better movement better size and actual screw down pushers like the Daytona. That’s one of the things that separates the Daytona from other chronographs. You don’t actually have to worry about jumping in the water with it.
The ball dlc stormchaser glow is an underrated Chrono with screw down crowns. I've been in the Atlantic Ocean with it no problems. And for the price around $1,800 on the gray Market your hard pressed to find better value. The proprietary tritium tubes are spectacular at night.
I'm debating to get this in champagne or the Ball Roadmaster pilot Pepsi. Completely different watches but both have taken my fancy.
There’s is always something with longiness for me, it’s like if they are rushing sometimes
Champagne dial ❤❤omg
Why are you even comparing it with the daytona , the real competition of the Longines conquest chronograph is the tudor black bay chronograph with is around the same price point!
This is not live on their website yet 😬 did u fuckup the release? 🤣
Pump are the best pushers
Great review, my favourite watch is my SARB017
IMHO the Breguet Type XX Aeronavale flyback chrono is the best Daytona alternative
Do think calling it a budget Daytona does it a disservice. I see it in the looks, however, Longines made the first ever chronograph for both pocket- and wrist watches. Including the first with two pushers, the first fly-back and the first that was waterproof. Intense stuff. If there is a brand that can hold the complication with pride it's Longines!
They had the first quarts time keeping instrument for sports purposes too & Longines was the timekeeper at Formula One races before it was called Formula One. In that sense Longines has a history in sports timekeeping that Rolex could only dream of.
Really don't think Longines get the attention it deserves given how important it was for watch world as a whole and given who wore their watches. Even Albert Einstein wore one.
I am not hating on Rolex, please don't get me wrong. Rolex took good ideas and executed them to a level not seen before. Their quality still is second to none to this day. Rolex also is a marketing powerhouse that probably dragged the entire industry forwards after the quartz crisis. I think that is what makes Rolex special.
Personally would wear it on a leather strap and forget about the bracelet all together though. I just don't like the look of the bracelet to begin with. Perhaps I'm just a shill for the oyster bracelet, maybe.
Nice watch
My favorite watch is the Monta Skyquest GMT, but damn this Longines is pretty...
Favourite Watch. All 12 are worn and I don't have a favourite child... I do wear my samsung frontier most, as a smart tool.
The butterfly clasp is a let down. You need something more to balance the head of the watch.
The Daytona is now 11.9mm - why can’t longine make a thinner chronograph with a different movement - too large for us with small wrists.
Love the bracelet
Why no steel bezel? I've got a birth year Breitling Shark from 1992 and its bezel is so scratched up that I am too embarrassed to wear it. Ceramic is the way to go.
Longines just keep hitting it out of the park. They're the most exciting watch brand now IMO. The only thing I dislike about this watch are the thick lugs. They remind me of the ugly Rolex maxi cases.
That gold champagne tho...
It’s epic!
Surprised there’s not a green - especially a mint or a pistachio - variant
No joke they are releasing hit after hit. I didn't pay attention to Longines until the Zulu Time but everything they have released since then has been killer.
The golden is a dream ❤
It's cool and all, but I might just go Tudor BB Chrono or Heritage Chrono.
You have to get lucky to obtain a perfect fit with butterfly clasps, also these prices are leaving me behind..
Love Longines :) I go to stores like Tudor Omega Rolex and Breitling and always end up in Longines..
I don't know why I thinks they are better than Longines..
Feel kind of guilty and stupid.
So long story short I own Longines and probably will buy them more :)
It is probably cuz Longines offers the best value for money among the other Swiss brands. I would call it the Swiss Grand seiko brand. I own 3 and am thinking of this as the 4th...
Why no date?
Tag heuer carrera chronograph 44mm or the new longine conquest chronograph??
Burnt orange subs and inner ring. Worth mocking up at least.
That’s not going for a Daytona,
That’s going for the black bay chronograph.
I think they’re trying to do omega and longines versus Rolex and Tudor.
You've lost me at 14.3mm thickness.
Is it really that hard to create a 40mm case with a movement as thin as Daytona?
Price?