What do you think of the Longines Hydroconquest...quartz

Longines Hydroconquest quartz are fantastic watches with real diver specs. The ETA L157 quartz movement is phenomenal and will give you no issues whatsoever.

You could even score a Longines VHP conquest with the Longines HAQ movement that is really special (+- 5s per *year*).

I didn't know that model. I'm not a diver, just looking for rugged and simple but I see they also make the VHP quartz in a GMT...interesting.

Yes - the Conquest VHP GMT is a fantastic watch for the $$; it is both rugged and beautiful. Good luck on your continued hunt! :)

Me personally the ticking second hand on quartz watches bugs me now I just can’t explain why 🙈🤣I know they are a far better Accuracy than any mechanical watch but I just can’t get away with ticking ha but coming back to your question I’ve got the mechanical one and they are not as delicate as people make out I wear my for work I work in construction as a joiner

I quite enjoy my Longines ceramic Hydroconquest watch, automatic, however I have no negative opinions about quartz movements. Personally have experienced some bad luck with quartz movements over the years, a relatively inexpensive Swiss Army quartz movement failed needed to be replaced, my wife’s Cartier Roadster suffered the same fate with the same solution. I prefer automatic movements because they can usually be repaired by a competent watchmaker.

Right when I saw your post I thought the VHP would be a better option. Happy hunting!

I don't know this specific model in depth but I have a Longines Conquest VHP quartz and it's fantastic. I imagine the HydroConquest is in a similar vein.

I have the VHP, and you're right it's outstanding, especially in terms of accuracy.

My VHP... I'd recommend to anyone looking for a higher level quartz.

One of my most beloved watches is a quartz Omega Seamaster. I love it. A great watch that is very hassle free. I say go for the quartz if it appeals to you.

Lately, I’ve been moving away from quartz, it’s been lacking feel for me, like making me bored. There’s just something about an automatic or manual wind, the movement, the adjustment, having to set it at times, makes me feel more connected to the watch.

For a pick up and go, I just grab my Apple Watch which does more than all of these toys do…..

I've got the older automatic version, tough as old boots (and quite dressy) great watches, wether quartz or auto. No need for cosc it runs so well. Longines don't make bad watches.

There a great start up “drug” nice watch but from experience I’d pay the extra for an automatic movement although you have to take in the service cost difference approx £200 quartz £500 mechanical

You really have to like the triple five minute indicators to get this version.

I co-sign 👌🏼

That’s so funny I’ve totally been looking at this specific watch recently online, part of an overall search for a blue dial, blue bezel quartz diver btw 37-39mm. I feel like the price is high for a quartz watch so I’ve been looking used but they don’t seem to be under $800 very often. Another option has been the Seiko Solar diver 38mm in blue or the Hamilton 37mm khaki navy but I haven’t been able to try one on to see if I’d like it or not.

A no-date Hydroconquest would be cool enough to make me interested, but they seem to not do that...

I have the automatic 41mm on a rubber strap and they're a great buy, quartz or auto. Simple, clear and functional design. Plenty out there. Got this 2 year old on black dial with all box and papers for $600.

I have that very watch. It's great 👍 Think it may be discountinued though 🤔

I went and watched a video by Shane at "Relative Time" (older video, interesting to see how far he's come with his production values). I didn't realize how complicated the movement really is. There seems to be a number of them still around but they still fetch about a grand. Very unique watch.

Got mine for £680 by making a cheeky eBay offer, think it's about 18 months old. Great deal I thought!

I bought automatic and regret it - I wish I had bought quartz version. I realized I care only about how watch does look like. I don't care about movements at all. Automatic is not convenient, quartz is.

No matter your wrist size - buy 39mm (max 41mm) version of this Longines in quartz. Fantastic watch.

Forget the auto / quartz debate, not a debate. It’s about as much use as the WR debate not a debate.

If you like it in the metal, it fits and then you love it, then it’s the watch for you.

However, if you enjoy the weirdly tactile relationship that an automatic watch gives you? Which I do. Then an automatic is what you require.

But as for the quartz, keeps better time than 99.9% of all Automatic’s.