Thoughts on oris aquis diver?
Discussion
Nice lump of metal, but unless you're buying only new (and the surest way to lose a heap of money) then I'd sooner have a Fortis or Ball pre-owned.
Nothing intrinsically wrong with the Oris, but it's just alright, when viewed against the whole gamut of watches in the price bracket, both new and someone's cast off.
Nothing intrinsically wrong with the Oris, but it's just alright, when viewed against the whole gamut of watches in the price bracket, both new and someone's cast off.
Here's the hydroconquest
Although I'm not sure if its available still
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconq...
Although I'm not sure if its available still
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconq...
Found some actual pics, they both look great
Struggling to locate a hydroconquest near to try
Hoping to see aquis at lunch
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/oris-aquis-date-v...
The chronograph hydroconquest was a nice fit so have an idea on that
Do like the finish of the oris though
But will reserve judgement on its weight and size
Struggling to locate a hydroconquest near to try
Hoping to see aquis at lunch
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/oris-aquis-date-v...
The chronograph hydroconquest was a nice fit so have an idea on that
Do like the finish of the oris though
But will reserve judgement on its weight and size
Went to look at one
Fits nice
I don't have big wrists but it fits nicely even though bigger case and depth to hydroconquest
I can potentially get hold of the hydroconquest which will save me £250 (due to having vouchers) but difference in rrp is £790 vs aquis £1170 so £380 in theory
I'm leaning towards oris as the design is a bit different to other divers
Fits nice
I don't have big wrists but it fits nicely even though bigger case and depth to hydroconquest
I can potentially get hold of the hydroconquest which will save me £250 (due to having vouchers) but difference in rrp is £790 vs aquis £1170 so £380 in theory
I'm leaning towards oris as the design is a bit different to other divers
There's only one solution: buy both. 
</it's an illness, I tell thee>
Seriously, though. Buy the Longines for smart use as you're less likely to damage it in an office environment/under a shirt cuff and buy a used Oris with some light wear for half the price.
Essentially, due to your vouchers, you've only bought one watch anyway. Man maths at its best. It's an illness, I tell thee.
</it's an illness, I tell thee>Seriously, though. Buy the Longines for smart use as you're less likely to damage it in an office environment/under a shirt cuff and buy a used Oris with some light wear for half the price.
Essentially, due to your vouchers, you've only bought one watch anyway. Man maths at its best. It's an illness, I tell thee.
I'm not a woman, but I am an accountant lol
It's all about budget, cash flow, forecast, P&L, balance sheets
Edging towards the oris because:
- I won't be in a position to buy another watch for quite some time, and in a position to get the more expensive of the two which might not be the case next time
- the simple face
- the better lume
- you can't see it when on but like the rear glass see thru part
- modern twist to a diver design
But the hydroconquest:
- is cheaper and saves me money
- more classic design
- can be with different straps easier
- less depth so less bulk, although I'm not sure which is actually heavier
Will post up pic when I've decided and have it
It's all about budget, cash flow, forecast, P&L, balance sheets
Edging towards the oris because:
- I won't be in a position to buy another watch for quite some time, and in a position to get the more expensive of the two which might not be the case next time
- the simple face
- the better lume
- you can't see it when on but like the rear glass see thru part
- modern twist to a diver design
But the hydroconquest:
- is cheaper and saves me money
- more classic design
- can be with different straps easier
- less depth so less bulk, although I'm not sure which is actually heavier
Will post up pic when I've decided and have it
I wear my Oris Aquis to work and it fits nicely with cuffs. So not sure why everyone thinks its a chunk of a watch - OK it's not a slim ultra light dress watch but its certainly not the biggest or chunkiest diver out there. Due to the splendid design perhaps it wears smaller than it actually is. Go try one alongside a Longines Hydro (as i did), and i reckon the Oris will come out tops.
Edited by gbbird on Thursday 1st May 19:58
Purely on looks, the Oris edges it for me.
However, brand identity, quailty, resale etc are probably much of a muchness. Does the Oris justify the increased price over the Hydroconquest..?
'They' say the Longines punches well above it's weight value-for-moneywise. I tried one on and TBH thought it was spot on at its price point; it's not as nice as an Omega/Rolex, but is nicer than a Steinhart/CWard
Oris I have never tried.
However, brand identity, quailty, resale etc are probably much of a muchness. Does the Oris justify the increased price over the Hydroconquest..?
'They' say the Longines punches well above it's weight value-for-moneywise. I tried one on and TBH thought it was spot on at its price point; it's not as nice as an Omega/Rolex, but is nicer than a Steinhart/CWard
Oris I have never tried.
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