Longines Hydroconquest - Auto or Quartz?

[anonymous-user]

Given the discount available on the Quartz, which would you go for?

[marcosgt]

The head says quartz, but when I bought one 11 years ago, I bought an automatic after feeling exactly the same way!

I was more sensible when I bought a Tissot PRX recently.

M

[r159]

When buying one earlier this year I was able to get about 12% discount off the automatic. This was outside of any sales.

Edited by r159 on Sunday 20th August 08:03

[r159]

This is a good price for an automatic…
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longines-Hydroconquest-L3...

[ChrisPackit]

In my opinion, the best looking 'tool' watch sub £1000 around.

C

[vixen1700]

r159 said:

This is a good price for an automatic…
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longines-Hydroconquest-L3...

At 44mm it may look a bit bigger on than the current 41mm Hydroconquests.

Must admit, I'm a big fan of these since buying one of these back in April:

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/Longines-...

[r159]

vixen1700 said:

r159 said:

This is a good price for an automatic…
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Longines-Hydroconquest-L3...

At 44mm it may look a bit bigger on than the current 41mm Hydroconquests.

Must admit, I'm a big fan of these since buying one of these back in April:

https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/Longines-...

Mine is a 44mm and its a big unit. Two things make look big on, the watch is very slim for its spec (approx 11mm) and the bracelet is 22mm with no taper.

I tried the 41mm but it was too small for my tastes, although the Conquest without the bezel looked ok. The new ceramic Hydroconquest is 43mm with a 21mm bracelet (same size as the 41mm) but at the time there were no deals on it.

[chuck_ster]

Sounds horribly pretentious, but once you've had a sweeping second hand it's very hard to go back to a ticking quartz, despite the practicality and price.

[r159]

chuck_ster said:

Sounds horribly pretentious, but once you've had a sweeping second hand it's very hard to go back to a ticking quartz, despite the practicality and price.

There is something very satisfying (and difficult for some manufacturers) about a quartz that hits the mark every tick. I do have the automatic, it’s a good movement too, but really like my VHP as well.

[anonymous-user]

chuck_ster said:

Sounds horribly pretentious, but once you've had a sweeping second hand it's very hard to go back to a ticking quartz, despite the practicality and price.

Something else to consider, thank you. Just not sure if it’s worth that premium!

[InformationSuperHighway]

MrBig said:

chuck_ster said:

Sounds horribly pretentious, but once you've had a sweeping second hand it's very hard to go back to a ticking quartz, despite the practicality and price.

Something else to consider, thank you. Just not sure if it’s worth that premium!

I wouldn’t call it a huge premium though.. I’d say it was worth it.

It’s not like it’s a 300% mark up.

Get the auto

[RD-1]

There are discounts available on the auto which makes it a no-brainer.

That said, how are you going to use it? Daily, or in rotation? Will you ‘enjoy’ winding it, or just find it a hassle?

[anonymous-user]

RD-1 said:

There are discounts available on the auto which makes it a no-brainer.

That said, how are you going to use it? Daily, or in rotation? Will you ‘enjoy’ winding it, or just find it a hassle?

It will be in rotation. And to be honest my Apple Watch is on my wrist during office hours generally anyway so I suspect I’ll need to get a winder too which adds another £100 to the cost.

[iphonedyou]

MrBig said:

It will be in rotation. And to be honest my Apple Watch is on my wrist during office hours generally anyway so I suspect I’ll need to get a winder too which adds another £100 to the cost.

I wear my auto hydro once or twice a week. Takes approximately 30 seconds to reset. No need for a winder.

[WayOutWest]

I have a quartz Hydroconquest Chronograph that is a lovely watch. Every 3 or 4 years you will need to replace the battery at a cost, if done "properly", of approx £70-£90 including sending it away and fitting a new seal to preserve the 300m water resistance. The price differential for mine to the automatic chrono is/was significant (I think they are £2.5k?). I'm not even sure my model is available as a quartz anymore (it was comfortably sub £1k but many years ago).

So in your case I'd go for the automatic as it isn't much more, and if you add on all the battery changes eventually the quartz could cost you more (as well as not being a real watch Although to be fair I've no idea how much the Auto costs to service (if required?) and how often that is.

[blue_haddock]

chuck_ster said:

Sounds horribly pretentious, but once you've had a sweeping second hand it's very hard to go back to a ticking quartz, despite the practicality and price.

But on the flip side i love the ability to just grab a quartz watch and put it on without the faff of setting the time etc.


Horses for courses!

[hilly10]

The Auto for me as I hate quartz watches

[anonymous-user]

hilly10 said:

The Auto for me as I hate quartz watches

Can I ask why?

[hilly10]

MrBig said:

Can I ask why?

Battery changing, and a movement that’s not known for lifetime longevity are my two dislikes. My Sub Mariner was bought new in 1987 refurbished by Rolex in 2008 it still keeps bang on time and as quadrupled in price, I shall hand it down to my grandson so it will him his lifetime.

I don’t decry people buying Quartz watches it’s just me I don’t like them.

[Malcolm E Boo]

Found this in a Pawn Broker today.

Less than two years old.

I have been looking for one for ages and ideally wanted an Automatic but for the price I am more than happy with a Quartz. So impressed with it although you can tell the difference in quallity compared to my Tudor. The clasp of my Tudor clicks in to place much better and is easier and smoother to release.

That said for a new daily I am very happy and can't wait to wear it day to day