Longines Hydroconquest

[retrorider]

Today i picked up my new 39mm blue hydro that was a gift from my folks for my 40th.
I have to say, build quality is top notch and so far seems superb for the price.I will be wearing it everyday and a pleasure this will most certainly be.
If you're thinking of buying one then go for it.Pictures really don't do this watch justice.Superb at its price point...

Edited by retrorider on Saturday 24th October 22:25

[n1ckt001]

Treated myself to a black faced automatic version a week or two ago, superb watch!

Any excuse for a gratuitous pic...

[HereBeMonsters]

Just spent all of Saturday traipsing round London trying to find a blue one. Eventually saw one in the window of an Ernest Jones, but it was shut!

[jp1982]

Totally agree. I have the blue face. Lovely watch.

[Dover Nige]

I think these look superb.

I'd really like a black face version but would prefer to buy one previously cared for. Tried getting onto the TZ-UK forum to keep my eyes peeled, but I can't register...

[Stitch]

I keep saying it - Longines are hugely under rated

[Dover Nige]

Got one! A black face hydroconquest now sits on my wrist. Totally agree with the OP, lovely watch. I'm very, very happy indeed. I also managed to pick it up at a jewellers in Cardiff on a vat free promo week for £460!

[Corpulent Tosser]

I am buying Mrs T a new watch next month and there is a Longines that I think would fit the bill nicely.

However, to save me looking a numpty in the shop I will risk looking a numpty here, how is Longines pronounced ?

I think of it as lonjeen, is that correct.


edited to add, that is a very nice watch retrorider.

Edited by Corpulent Tosser on Wednesday 18th November 05:47

[mulletmark]

I'd have thought it's pronounced long-eens.

A blue Hydroconquest is right up there on the list for my next watch. Very classy for the price.

[HereBeMonsters]

I usually go with "Long-sjheens", if that makes sense. Pronounce it in a French-ish accent.

[andy_s]

HereBeMonsters said:

I usually go with "Long-sjheens", if that makes sense. Pronounce it in a French-ish accent.

Like 'bomb' and 'monkey'

[Corpulent Tosser]

Thank You

long eens it is, if they want to sell me a watch they will just have to understand my Scots/French pronunciation.

[andy_s]

HBM is right - the 'G' is soft though - "lon'jeen" is probably closer.