Something about the tick on that second hand is just so satisfying and confident.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Very true. It moves with some sort of determination.
@redletterl78
3 жыл бұрын
But…I can’t help thinking that Eco-Drive does it better 🤷♂️
@gregalonzo747
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime, this for any of your viewers with OCD. Look closely at many of the automatic movements, I can see it tick. They definitely don't sweep. 😉
@spsfll
3 жыл бұрын
The Grand Seikos have technology to eliminate that "backlash" of the seconds hand. But it comes at a $ cost.
@dustindodge5974
2 жыл бұрын
@@redletterl78 my eco-drive is not satisfying at all, doesn't hit the indices and is off my 0.4sec per day.
@imranchowdhury4972
3 жыл бұрын
One of the very best and very informative reviews in KZitem of this Longines VHP watch. The best part is you have shown quite many alternatives high accuracy watch. Seeing the time setting I can summarise that perhaps the best choice would be the 3 handers only. I think every enthusiasts must own a good quartz pieces besides automatics. And if you ask me honestly I think automatics are just a gimmick having a cost occurring issue like servicing. A good quartz watch should also keep on running for generations unless they are $20 quartz movement.
@Scout-nj7xj
3 жыл бұрын
A thoroughly professional and excellent review. As the owner of the non GMT version, this is a brilliant watch. WR is fine, swim shower no problem. It's all in the mind. Of course the anti quartz brigade won't like it. And those used to wearing the Antikythera mechanism on wrist to elivate their internal perceived status.
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
Alright so, to make things clear about the battery situation. The hands will jump when the battery is low, that's true. It will go in hibernation mode, and still keep time for 6 months, that's also true. When it comes to replace the battery, it's not more complicated than any other Quartz watch. It uses a renata 380, when you remove the battery, the watch can be left up to 24 hours without one, after that, it needs to go back to Longines. But let's face it here, you just buy the battery ahead of time and that's it. I've done it on mine, zero problems. I have the 3 hander L288. Don't need to make it sound like it's a complicated or difficult thing, because it's not.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
That's good to know. Like I said, I didn't find anything saying you can't. Yet I also found a number of other owners who said they just sent it back to longines for about $70. How long did your battery last before you had to replace it?
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime I purchased mine when it first came out, back April or May of 2017. It started jumping seconds about a month ago and it took me by surprise because I was expecting 5 years. But well, I never used the "hibernation" mode when I wasn't wearing the watch... And I did play a lot with it when I first got it lol. So I just purchased the Renata 380 and did it myself. I did left the watch without a battery for 6 hours to see what would happen lol. But nothing happened haha. I also messed the the hands with a Quartz tester to see what would happen and the watch did readjust itself. Just one thing to note, you'll need a very fine, watchmaker style, flat head screwdriver because the battery has a little cage that holds it in place. Cheers and good work! I love mine
@balesjo
3 жыл бұрын
@@El1988Che I'm thinking I read something about if the battery runs out, as long as it is replaced within about 6 months, the perpetual date will stay accurate. More than that and it has to go back to Longines. Does that ring a bell to you?
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
@@balesjo If it rings a bell? I'm not sure. But that's how the perpetual calendar works on this watch.
@mrmagoo.3678
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info!..the battery issue really put me off.. Think I may go ahead now though..think I may order one of those leather rally's straps with the holes in too..that looks very tasty!
@KL-gz7uz
3 жыл бұрын
Shane, this is by far the best watch review I've watched on KZitem. It was exactly what I needed for this watch as it's a completely new technology from me. It was informational, nuanced, and detailed. You addressed a lot of the points I had in my mind about this watch, which really shows how prepared you were for this. I can definitely make an informed purchase now thanks to you and this video.
@remotecon1980
3 жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable review. Also nice to see some quartz watches getting attention. Thanks
@tgoldfisher
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful, informative and objective review. You have posed all of the questions that one should consider before pulling the trigger on this watch. You do this all with your Velvet Fog (Mel Torme/old guy reference) voice which makes it all the more fun to hear.
@sligo405
3 жыл бұрын
love your channel. Really clear and helpful reviews of watches that are mostly accessible for people who don't watch F1 races from private boxes. Thanks for doing this.
@karlraffelsieper1232
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my VHP / GMT for a few years now. It's not my daily watch but it's close. I would say 2nd next to my Damasco DC58. I picked the Conquest, because it is truly a great travel watch. I travel for business frequently and am always jumping from time zone to time zone. Manual, hour jumps are golden if you don't want to use the app, but most important at, train stations or airports it's accurate. Very accurate. This is why I opted for for the quartz movement. It does hold the worlds most accurate watch title, which it shares with citizen. It's clean easy to read comfortable, very well finished and performance is very hard to beat. Longines is all over the EU and North America. I have yet to change the battery, and if I'm at home have no worry of changing it myself, but if I'm traveling don't worry either since you can find a Longines AD almost anywhere. I've never had any water issues with it but I don't use it as a dive watch. I can recommend it to anyone who travels for business or pleasure. It's a great piece you can completely depend on.
@thelikebutton9836
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone show me and this channel some love, Shane is a great reviewer and this one is another home run. Thanks Shane!
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dryver8
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I’ve been waiting for one of my guys to do some Longines review, particularly the VHP line.
@AlexanderB.
3 жыл бұрын
Intriguing watch! At the beginning of the video I thought 'meh!' The longer the video took and the more I learned about the watch the more fascinated I became! This is what makes an excellent review! 👏
@Mister_Phafanapolis
3 жыл бұрын
This watch is a roller coaster. On it's face, it seems like a "perfect" watch and I was really interested before I started learning more. Then I learned about the low WR, no screw down crown, strange interface, typical Swiss anti-customer battery fuckery and the butter fly clasp that literally nobody actually likes. It has an awesome case back!
@AlexanderB.
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mister_Phafanapolis You're absolutely right, especially about the battery.
@RickinHKG
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Many thanks. I am a commercial airline pilot, flying to most of the globe. This functionality and precision make this a great option. It might not be mechanical, ... but then my mechanical watches are for a different purpose. I am leaning towards the silver dial version. Thanks again.
@kevinh.8668
2 жыл бұрын
I got mine for travel purposes in the future but I really want the blue pilot‘s chronograph from IWC when I’m get to my destination. I‘ve been wearing it frequently and it’s very nice!
@sanman1188
3 жыл бұрын
Shane, glad you covered this watch. A great underrated value. I have a casio oceanus which covers the GMT need in my collection, but I do like the HAQ movement here.
@HorologyinSanity
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always, Shane! I'm fascinated by the high-accuracy quartz watches. I've been eyeing the Longines non-GMT VHPs, and your video helps confirm that is the route I'd prefer to go down.
@portraitonetelo1897
3 жыл бұрын
Longines Switzerland has confirmed in writing that even if you remove the battery for more than 24hrs you will not have any problems resetting the perpatual calendar with the Longines App. Unlike the non-GMT/Flash variant that you will have to send back to Switzerland. I feel this sort of information should have been out there by default by the watch maker and not only when customers make an enquiry.
@kylefillmore9927
Жыл бұрын
You did a great job selling me on this watch. I purchased it and after watching this video I felt informed and happy with my purchase.
@AvgJoeWatchReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Shane. I’ve been curious and your thorough review helped tremendously.
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Am I going to see one on your channel soon?
@AvgJoeWatchReviews
2 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime thinking about it bud.
@watchesandcaps2566
3 жыл бұрын
I actually own the white dial version and know 3 people personally that own this very blue dial version. Great watch especially the flash functions and I think I only paid about $650 for mine new. Bracelet does have half links for fine tunes adjustment if you haven't noticed.
@wristray8775
3 жыл бұрын
Movement wise it is a winner. I almost bought this one. Will buy if I get a used one at good price. The reason I did not buy is because it does not have a screw down crown. 100-200m WR would have been great. You are right, I see these watches sit in stores past 2 years. They look very smart.
@reservecommander4856
2 жыл бұрын
I own the 41mm version in white dial, the movement is an engineering marvel. Brilliant in depth review, keep up the good work.
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm actually wearing my blue one right now. I think it's been about a year since i last set it, and it's maybe 0.5 sec off.
@josephj7387
3 жыл бұрын
Shane always gets the watches that must be super hard for him to film lol! As always, great review mate! Cheers from Bengaluru India 🙏🇮🇳
@josephj7387
3 жыл бұрын
This dial looks so much better than some of those others where it looks like you are staring into a black hole instead of a dial lol
@yoinkhaha
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty neat. Thanks for posting major brand watches off the beaten path.
@pocolashon
2 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent review. I usually mind "longer" videos because they are full of unnecessary stuff just to make them longer but this one was spot on. Then I take a look at the upvote count and "only 813"... damn. Well, have a +1 from me. Thanks for the review!
@cecilyau4440
3 жыл бұрын
Shane, I want to thank you for reminding me of the good ol’ days with Palm Pilots and the syncing dances we had to do. I’m especially fond of the times when I’d inadvertently move my hand, thereby breaking the link mid-sync and having to start over. Good times!
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Good Times indeed. Had my fair share of Palms and Handspring PDAs over the years. A buddy of mine even had the Qualcom PDQ, the first Palm Cell Phone. It was so cool at the time, but man that thing was so buggy he could barely use it.
@gregalonzo747
3 жыл бұрын
I have both automatic and quartz watches in my collection. I always have a laugh when "enthusiasts" criticize quartz pieces. My Grand Seiko, Sinn, and Marine Master more than surpassed my expectations. Though I like the look of this Longines, I just don't have a need for its many functions. I tend to make purchases based on my needs. Anyway, Shane, another great review.
@whatsstefon
3 жыл бұрын
I too laugh. I give wrist time to both my Timex watches as well as my Laco and everything in between. Sometimes I even throw on my later dads Seiko Quartz LC Chronograph digital watch which I’ve always kept running since he passed away. “Enthusiasts” seem to lack one thing when it comes to enthusiasm for watches. They don’t appreciate all watches for what they are. Maybe not MVMT. 🤣 but even then, agree or not, they have helped bring watches to vogue in a world where smart watches were said to spell the demise of our regular old fashioned mechanical, automatic and quartz watches.
@Mister_Phafanapolis
3 жыл бұрын
@@whatsstefon Recently had quite the row with an idiotic _watch idiot savant_ that refused to accept/admit that quartz watches are objectively superior time telling tools than mechanical watches. We all _like_ the sweep of a mechanical watch but quartz are more magnitudes accurate and cheaper to install and cheaper to maintain.
@whatsstefon
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mister_Phafanapolis hilarious. I mean, come on. You can enjoy your nice mechanical, but you can also enjoy a quartz watch. Each have their benefits and downfalls. But I guess some folks assume that quartz means inferior or fake. No one seems to despise Eco-Drive, Grand Seiko, or some of the higher end brands like Omega and Longines with their quartz GMT VHP models and such. Not to mention the mecaquartz movements that have the sweeping seconds hand along with accuracy. Perhaps when they think of quartz, they think of the Casio knockoff they owned as a child that was given to them from out of a bubble gum machine. It can be challenging shaking off that kind of negative association to some. Each to their own. I always say wear what brings you the most joy. I bought a G Shock last year to see what all the hype was about. As a man in his 40s, I felt like I needed to get my old GI Joe action figures out and go play outside. Apart from the quartz accuracy, the watch was a poor execution of a timepiece. The blue hands against a black watch was difficult to read. The light was a joke that didn’t even have enough oomph to illuminate anything. The Timezone adjustments were so complicated to get through, not to mention the physical size of the watch essentially being a magnet for bumping into everything. I sold it. My ordinary Timex Expedition did what I needed to do. The Casio went to a G Shock fanatic. So the outcome is perfect. They now have another watch they love, I have a watch I love. Everyone’s a winner! Just because someone likes the G Shock doesn’t make them ones enemy. Their watch choice isn’t a personal attack. But a lot of folks will fight nail and tooth over telling you you’re wrong instead of appreciating your reasons for a watch, no matter if it came from a bubble gum machine or some artisan from the Swiss alps delivered to you on a herons beak, encased in a Faberge egg.
@gregalonzo747
3 жыл бұрын
@@whatsstefon, the irony here is that many of the critics of quartz incessantly praise their low end automatic movements. I agree with you, I have a Grand Seiko, Sinn, and a Marine Master that I swear by. 👍😉
@balesjo
3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts about the GMT version, the 3-hand Conquest MHP is a bit simpler. Otherwise, a lot of the functions are there to conserve battery life if watch isn't being worn, or to maintain accurate time if it experiences a strong magnetic field or a hard knock. Otherwise, once set you generally don't have to do anything.
@karlsenula9495
3 жыл бұрын
I like certain Longines models - the Conquest and Hydro-Conquest in particular. I own homages to both (the Cadisen shown early in the video and the Phylida of the other) and as a result the gorgeous blue variant of the Hydro-Conquest is definitely on my must get list. Nothing wrong with a GOOD quartz watch Bulova Lunar Pilot is also VERY high on my to get list as is the Bulova Curv.
@wikster6630
2 жыл бұрын
I literally just got home from purchasing a preowend non gmt version of the VHP and this review was in my recommend list. Got it on a rubber strap with butterfly clasp which actually has 5 micro adjustments, 3 on one side and 2 on the other. Which works perfectly for my wrist size. On the battery replacement, the salesman said that they would do it without it having to send it to Longines unless I wanted to make sure it retained its 50m water resistance. Which will not be an issue since it won't be getting that wet. Having mostly automatics in my collection I wanted to get a precise quartz added in. Looked at Grand Seiko but I found the Longines much more comfortable on wrist, a little thinner and a third of the price of GS. Like you mention in the review pictures don't do the dial justice. Get it in sunlight and it really comes to life. Very simple dial but done very well! Another great review and really enjoyed your take on the gmt version. Thank you! Cheers P.s. still waiting to hear from Helm 🤞
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like the review, and hopefully it helped. Which color did you get?
@wikster6630
2 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime I have the black/ gray dial . It's amazing in different light and with the tech behind it should be a no brainer. Still a keeper for you?
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
@@wikster6630 Yup, still a keeper. It basically lives on my desk. If I don't feel like winding up anything, it's usually the one I grab.
@user-rm2lz1pq4e
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the silver dial-43mm one, your review was one of the reasons that helped decide my purchase. Answered a lot of questions about the watch. Looking forward to this addition to my collection. Thank you and cheers!
@Ian-bq7gp
Жыл бұрын
I've had a longines quartz watch since 2002. So under rated. So good and bargain . Forget the overpriced Rolex. Over 20 years is amazing still accurate and only 3 battery changes.
@user-gu7dn9gr8f
Жыл бұрын
Agree with what you said about Rolex. I took my in for a minor service took 8 months to get back. If you have any issues you can’t deal with Rolex have to deal with the authorized retailer.
@enderw88
3 жыл бұрын
I work in areas where Bluetooth and wifi are prohibited. I like this.
@eduardoarosemena655
3 жыл бұрын
Great Review, I have The automatic 45 mm Hydro conquest, tough watch.
@kristiangustafson4130
2 жыл бұрын
What a great review, thanks. I have my eye on this watch, and this review gives the + and - of this thing really well.
@tmoh99
3 жыл бұрын
I have a silver dial conquest quartz as my “1 watch collection “ watch as it really can adapt to anything. 300m wr, simply classy look….. I use it from casual to dress- even on a worksite at times. May upgrade to non gmt vhp one day. Also have a vintage Longines for true dress watch. Big fan of your channel and the brand and it’s nice to see something outside of their heritage line get some attention. Take care!
@dunderhay9169
3 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍 . A fascinating watch, it makes me wonder how development would have gone if most buyers of high value watches weren't so keen on mechanical movements.
@endlessrage4062
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great watch, extremely well made and executed. After much deliberation I bought a white dial 43mm version yesterday and am very happy with it. With regards the water resistance; I have an automatic Conquest GMT and it also is 5ATM. No screw down crown and a display case back. It’s 42mm and is considerably thicker than the VHP and much heavier also. Just a point I thought I’d mention for balance. Oh, and with regards to price, that’s one deciding factor. An authorised dealer selling brand new at 50% off…. £560, I consider it a bargain. Great review, thanks for the effort you obviously put in. 👍🏻
@TheChadWork2001
3 жыл бұрын
I have two of these. Because of the accuracy. It's only downfall is the 50 meters. Every good watch should be 100 meters minimum. Caveat: when programming the GMT with the phone application, make sure the room is dark enough. I thought mine was broken when new, because even holding the phone led right over the watch didn't work until I turned the overhead light off.
@jackMcRyder
Жыл бұрын
Very polite and clean voice. Very good review thoughts. I could've taken a 10% faster speech (but others might not) but still, very good vid
@TheChadWork2001
3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent inexpensive quality, very accurate watch, for those with OCD.
@mda7763
10 ай бұрын
I love mine. The higher accuracy and perpetual calendar are fantastic. The watch looks great and the price is not that high for what you get. I do own a handful of good mechanical watches, and they have their place but this is one of my favorites
@LanthusClark
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review for a great travel watch! I have the black faced version and my second hand is spot on. I am very happy with mine.
@Matt28NJ
2 жыл бұрын
This was a really nice review, great job!
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@gyorgypalasti9709
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Let's assume that the perpetual calendar is incorrect. Would the flashing correct the perpetual calendar as well or just the time?
@Alias_Anybody
3 жыл бұрын
Virgin Longines Conquest for 1000USD with 50m WR which has to be sent back for battery change Vs Chad Casio World Time for 20USD with 100m and literally every and anybody with a screwdriver can change the battery
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
Well, no you don't have to send it to Longines. I did it on mine (3 hander). And I also paid 650 for lol
@ralphus555
3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Shane. Love the watch, and I agree, the 50M of WR is ridiculous... The functionality of the app is a definite concern and would preclude me from buying it. Time to do a state of the collection video!
@stavros_katsopr
3 жыл бұрын
2:24 Wow, this (crab? spider?) shot took me by surprise! Nice one mate! Very nice indeed!
@guillaumemichel3156
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane, thanks for the great videos! On the VHP GMT, when you're setting the local time manually by pulling the crown: 1-does the travel time also change like a mechanical GMT watch would do or can you adjust both independantly from each other? 2-The seconds hand moves to 12, but does the time continue to move so the seconds hand goes back to where it should be when you push the crown back in or is it equivalent to hacking the movement ? Thank you very much for your time, cheers!
@Miginath
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for highlighting this somewhat niche time piece. I agree that there are many ways to skin a cat but Longine’s decision to mix old with new tech is definitely interesting. Maybe even odd. That being said, I think it is a understated watch that would attract a certain kind of person. I wish I had seen this video before my most recent purchase. It’s a Citizen EcoDrive with perpetual calender. I’ll let you know how it goes with the set up.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Yah let me know. I think there are a few videos on how to do it if you have trouble. I gave the one I reviewed a long time ago to my father-in-law. He has a hard time figuring it out, so twice a year he bring it by so that I can change the time for day light savings.
@brianmason744
3 жыл бұрын
Great watch. Longines knows how to do it. Good for them
@ikirikchi
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the 41 mm version with the white dial a year ago. I bought with a ss bracelet and then added the original black rubber strap. Used both and ended up liking the rubber more: comfortable, versatile, looks both sporty and dressy. Overall I love the watch very much. Since I have about 30 watches from $50 to $20,000, I use this one mostly for traveling. The ideal watch for traveling as it suites any situation. Despite pandemic, managed to visit Croatia, Greece, Morocco, Brazil, Spain, Turkey and Georgia. Brazil was the only country to which I did not dare to take the Longines.
@ddab3659
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. I’ve got several mechanical watches and was after a high quality quartz and a gmt to complete my collection and this ticks both boxes. Got it 20% off rrp. It arrives tomorrow👍🤙
@MichaelPechner
7 ай бұрын
With only a 2 position smart crown, you cannot manually set the date. The flash app is hit or miss because it is finicky about lighting. Once set, I love it. But was close to dropping $1000+ under a hammer then the trash. Just changed the battery for the first time. Took an hour to get the flash app to work.
@RelativeTime
7 ай бұрын
I didn't think about the date. Maybe it's like a true GMT where you can only advance it by advancing the hour? I'll have to check with mine. Coincidentally, I had to recently changed the battery in mine too. Wasn't quite as bad as I thought. Flash app still won't work on my phone, but luckily it still works somewhat reliably on my iPad. Like you said, once set and working fine I love it. But I do worry about the future with it. I love that it automatically updates for daylight savings. Yet with talk of ending it here in the US, I wonder if that's going to become a problem where it still thinks it's going on. Great concept, I just wish longines would follow through making the app better and keeping it updated.
@nrs6956
3 жыл бұрын
Very attractive and well engineered (?) watch. Thank you.
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. Superb review. Thank you 🙏
@balesjo
3 жыл бұрын
I have the non-GMT version of this watch at the top of my wish list, with the blue dial (the red accents really set it off). My biggest concern is the size. I have a wrist on the smaller size. Have an Orient watch at 40.5mm and while a bit large, the size grew on me so the 41mm should be ok. But I'm concerned with what you said about the crown and crown guard taking it up closer to 45mm. I'm definitely looking for a good return policy! Anyway, I love my automatic watches but this Longines has technology and looks that are really calling to me and it is the only one that would make me consider a costlier quartz watch (thought nowhere near say, and Omega or a Grand Seiko quartz, even pre-owned.
@kittiphatjill1761
3 жыл бұрын
I just got mine 2 months ago but not gmt version. My second hand doesn't hit the markers too. Its like 1/4 off from marker 6 o'clock to marker 11 o'clock but the rest is perfect. So sad haha
@whatsstefon
3 жыл бұрын
That is really sad to read on such a reputable brand. I expect this sort of lack of quality from my Seiko or my Timex.
@kittiphatjill1761
3 жыл бұрын
@@whatsstefon yeah me too 😭
@Taylod1
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, something different I own a Casio Oceanus 100 which in my opinion is perhaps the best value and is really a set it and forget it. i look forward to you're review and yes the lume isn't great but at 83 grams I hardly notice it
@randykappe8042
3 жыл бұрын
I really love mine. I have the carbon fiber with rubber strap. It’s great to travel with.
@markbyrum4743
3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking and operating GMT. Lug to lug is a little long for my taste. I'd have to try it on. Good vid. Keep at it!
@thomasschraubt7497
3 жыл бұрын
As usual it is the butterfly clasp that stops me from getting a Longines. Since you have used the „engineer bracelet“ in the past and I have put it on some watches already: do you think it would be a good match?
@TheBigWrist
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen these used as low as $500 occasionally. I really want a blue conquest in 41 and this is the only version I can find under a grand.
@SingleTrackMined
3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 HAQ Certina watches. Great watches. They vary by less than 1 second per month. O ya, and both together didn't cost $1300
@paulhiggins8774
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting watch, not sure if it’s going to be on my list shame it didn’t have a. Meca quartz movement the there would be no issues with the second hand alignment
@PhilosopherKing73
2 жыл бұрын
Own this watch and LOVE it! It’s fine for swimming, so who cares about 50m?
@Bob_Smith19
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t expecting a PC vs MAC debate. PCMR 4 LIFE 😂
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! 😎 I still consider my self an old PC gamer, but I've had a few macs over the years as well. Although now that they have switched away from Intel, I probably won't buy one again.
@Contredanse
3 жыл бұрын
Certina offers a titanium-cased GMT watch that is a certified quartz chronometer at around 600 USD or less, so the Longines VHP isn't your only choice for a high-accuracy quartz.
@jochenasel
2 жыл бұрын
Shane, do you still own the Conquest GMT? I'm thinking about getting one for myself. What is/was your long term experience with this watch?
@RelativeTime
2 жыл бұрын
Still own it, still like it. I wish it was a tad smaller, but it’s one of my go to quartz watches. Along with my modified Casio Royals. A little pricey, but great watch, well made and fairly comfortable. Accuracy is amazingly good. I haven’t set it since the review, but it’s been spot on. I think the last time I checked it was right after daylight savings kicked in, and it was maybe 1/2 off. For the right price, I highly recommend it.
@John-P
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Shane of a great looking watch, as for the battery situation, simple solution "Solar" I've got the Casio Oceanus 100 can't think of a better watch for the price, thanks again ...stay safe
@mikekane9213
3 жыл бұрын
Great shots!
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WrongTimeWatch
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a cool watch, and I do own expensive quartz watches myself. However, quartz watches just don't do it for me. Yea it's accurate to 5 or 10 seconds per year, but still, I would rather have the sweeping seconds hand
@mrbacchus6127
3 жыл бұрын
Many good points made. I would add I don't like the home plane icons being directly on the dial.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
I almost ordered the non-GMT version because of that.
@678rwhp
Жыл бұрын
This watch has nothing I usually look for in a watch. It's quartz, it's too big, it shouldn't work for me. But I can't take it off my wrist. I've fallen in love with it. Give this one a chance.
@RelativeTime
Жыл бұрын
I've come to really love this one. It's so accurate it's crazy. I think it's gained a second since I did this review a couple years ago.
@halkennedy6353
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was an excellent review.
@GetOuttaTheJohnBoy
3 жыл бұрын
Longines has been infamous for poor water resistance. Until the very recent past, most models sported a modest 30 meters of water resistance or none, at all. Thus the main reason I don't own any of their fairly attractive models. Maybe one day when I want a good, cheap watch.
@WeibenWang
3 жыл бұрын
I considered Grand Seiko HAQ, I considered this, but now I'm after a Citizen Chronomaster. They're also accurate to 5 seconds a day, and have have perpetual calendars, but they're also solar, so no worries about battery changes. And they have near Grand Seiko level fit and finish. No GMT, though. And they're JDM only, so rare as hen's teeth in the US.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
There is also the new Citizen Caliber 100, which I think is accurate to within a second a year. Crazy cool technology, but I think they are going for about $7k right now. How much is the chornomaster.
@WeibenWang
3 жыл бұрын
Chronomasters run about $2,000-$3,000 or so, depending. Price is a bit hard to say, since you have to buy gray market from Japan. The Caliber 0100 doesn't have a (perpetual) calendar, so the Chronomaster is more fun. And the Chronomaster comes in a number designs, which I think are more attractive.
@WeibenWang
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime , I ran into this review again, and see that I commented, so I thought I'd report back that I just got me a Chronomaster. I'm pleased as punch. Beyond what I said before, you can set the perpetual calendar (I didn't have to, it was already set correctly, but I did it anyway), which gives you that extra bit of control. More PC than Mac (though I'm a Mac guy). It's not hard to do, and of course you only have to do it once. It’s less feature rich, but I find that it’s a little more mechanical and less electronic appealing.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
@@WeibenWang good to hear. How are you liking it?
@WeibenWang
3 жыл бұрын
@Relative Time So far, I like it a lot. I love the design of this one, though a bit less dressy and more tooly on a bracelet might have been more practical, but I'll still wear it as a daily. Here's a picture if you're interested. photos.app.goo.gl/6FYpJjSSBLVatrUq8
@jpdemer5
2 жыл бұрын
Somebody must be buying it - it's currently not available from Longines. The price is not bad, considering all that you get, but it's far from future-proof. (Your grand-kids won't be using it, unless you leave them with a vintage iPhone as well.)
@smitty03281964
Жыл бұрын
You've defined how review is suppose to be done. You didn't come across as if you were trying to make a sale. I want to point out one thing about the Oceanus. It's my understanding that since they're no longer marked in the U.S.. Any service would require the watch having to be sent back overseas. I wish I could post the article where I read it.
@RickDeckardMemories
3 жыл бұрын
High accuracy is an interesting idea. But we have to adjust the date every 60 days. And the time zone every time we travel. And the Daylight Savings Time twice a year.... I have the Bulova Moon Watch. But I am a long distance truck driver 😀... Sometimes I go through TWO Time Zones in one day)) That's why I have a 40 piece watch "collection" - I put on a different piece every time I cross the Time Zone... 🤷🏿♀️
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you have to adjust the date every 60 days?
@RickDeckardMemories
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime Because every other month is 30 days. Am I missing something? Does this watch keep track of 30 - 31 day months?
@drdesign6886
3 жыл бұрын
@@RickDeckardMemories yes. It’s a perpetual calendar.
@surfitli
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review as usual. This is actually a very interesting watch. However, It is not something that I would purchase for myself. I basically just do not care enough about any of the features on this. Not a bad watch and the price is fair for what the you are getting, just not for me. I do have a 41mm Automatic Conquest, which I do like. I’m not sure, but I think the case is the same as the Hydoconquest diver, has the same 300m WR. I also did have a Seiko Tuna 300m with the7c46 quartz movement, it has gained less then 2 seconds in almost 3 months. I also really like the design and It’s a full ISO 300m saturation divers rated. The second hand also hits all the markers, which a higher end quartz model should.
@wasilqayyum
2 жыл бұрын
Very good detailed review
@ilato88
3 жыл бұрын
Certina Precidrive another generally affordable high accuracy quartz.
@balesjo
3 жыл бұрын
True. I just checked out the Certina Podium Precidrive 40mm (they offer a number of sizes with 40mm the smallest). They do list it as COSC certified with water resistance to 100mm. As of yet, descriptions of the Precidrive sounds like it's not quite as sophisticated technologically as the Longines, but it does have it's benefits in size, water resistance, crown guard curved and crown appears not to project as much as the Conquest MHP. Shopping around, it does appear this watch can be found at lower prices than the Longines. It's reported to be accurate within 10 seconds per year (0.07 seconds per month).
@Nefville
3 жыл бұрын
I like your review of this watch much more than I like the watch itself. Nice one! PS Your strap game is on a whole other level.
@piquetuk
3 жыл бұрын
Don't think they make them any more but Bulovas Accutron II range has the VHP 262kHz movement in more palatable shapes & sizes. I have a couple, if you can find one you like the look of I'd go for it, hard to beat that 16bps smooth sweep.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
I think they stopped making them, but I still have a green Accutron II. It gets confusing, but if I remember right the Accutron II line has a different movement. I think it's basically the precisionist movement, but they remove the extra precision bits (thermoregulation) in order to make it more compact. It's still a higher accurate movement, but I'm not sure it's a "High Accuracy" movement. Where it gets more confusing, is that Bulova also has their 262khz movements that get put into things like the Lunar Pilot and the Curv. Those should still be more accurate, than regular quartz. Yet I don't think those are thermoregulated either. Bulova really should have a chart showing the differences, but I haven't found one yet.
@piquetuk
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime I seem to remember when I bought my first one it was rated at +/- 15spy, they both actually run between +0.5 & 1spm so spot on really. I'd love to see that smooth sweep on some other watches but Accutrons now seem to start at £1200. You can still find the odd Accutron II bargain on Ebay but getting rarer now. How much cooler would the Longines be if it ran at 16bps?
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
@@piquetuk I think a lot more people would want one if it had that.
@jayjay9932
2 жыл бұрын
This is the case shape that Longines should have given to the regular Conquest line oddly automatic but looks like a quartz.
@shmutube
3 жыл бұрын
I DEEPLY wish this was available in 39mm case and max of 48mm lug-to-lug... I would buy one soo quickly... I only wish it were solar powered that it had 100m WR - make those changes and I might buy 2!
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
A solar version of this would be great. Or even a solar version of the Bulova Precisionist. Citizen bought them a few years back, and I've been hoping they would combine that smooth sweep with an Eco-Drive movement.
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
The 3 hands version (not GMT) is available in 36mm.
@Clarc115
3 жыл бұрын
Longines Quartz VHP/GMT or Omega Aqua Terra or Citizen eco-drive, radio controlled, 'Atomic' Perpetual?
@jonabitstream
2 жыл бұрын
please keep helping us find HAQ watches!
@Middletons_corner
6 ай бұрын
It’s one of the nicest, most legible dials in any watch I have seen. I was going for a GS 9F at double the price, but the dial on this turned me away from the GS, even with its higher build quality. Accuracy is phenomenal- it’s a terrible shame Longines has turned its back on the VHP line.
@RelativeTime
6 ай бұрын
It really is. I had to swap out the battery recently but wasn't too bad. Love the watch still.
@robbabcock_
3 жыл бұрын
It's pretty. Can't wrap my mind around a $1k+ watch that only has 50 ft water resist.
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised lol. There's IWCs that are 30m, some "a lange sohne", etc. The list goes on. Also it's 50m not ft. I have the 3 hand version and I had no issues with the WR. I went to the pool and all without problems.
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
100m would be ideal, but I'm willing to accept that there may be technical limitations on why the couldn't. It's still a little frustrating, but as long as it's a true 50m I think it's fine. I probably wouldn't take it diving, but Id be fine with it in the pool.
@Ranteessa
3 жыл бұрын
Not my cup of tea, but very good and detailed review. Thanks!
@allegedkurd
3 жыл бұрын
I mean my seiko Arnie's crown is a digital interface and has 20bar and is a certified diver. That's something that turns me off something from Longines, who ordinarily scores nothing but hits.
@justinpipoli6022
3 жыл бұрын
Can the gmt and hours be adjusted without the app? I do want one but am fearful support will eventually drop off and being left with a paper weight
@WheeledandWellArmed
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a $100k automatic watch that mimicked the quartz tick. Why?
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
That's odd, which one was that?
@WheeledandWellArmed
3 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime pretty sure it was Montblanc on Bond St
@WheeledandWellArmed
3 жыл бұрын
I looked and couldn't find but now sure it was Montblanc and I was at the airport. So probably the Montblanc store.
@nikolaipolsciki7951
3 жыл бұрын
jlc true second
@daveh5625
3 жыл бұрын
Great review...
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mrphyslaw
3 жыл бұрын
$1300 and they can't make the second hand hit the indices? Nah. I just glanced at the dirt-cheap Citizen that I haven't worn for a year and the second hand still hits all the indices PERFECTLY. As you said, the tech is cool and that is a big draw but I can't help but think that I would be staring at the second hand on my "ultra-precise" watch that doesn't even hit the marks. I sold a really nice Victorinox quartz for the exact same reason. Great review, nice footage, keep up the good work!
@El1988Che
3 жыл бұрын
Mike does hit the makers perfectly. It's the 3 hands version and I got it for 650 USD on Jomashop lol. I had a Citizen stiletto, and the hours hand was misaligned lol. Drove me crazy so I gave it away lol.
@rosspfeffer5185
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. I really enjoyed the ‘devil’s advocate’ approach. Your real world review for those considering this watch, was very valuable indeed. I also like the high production value, incl the audio. Well done. I’m a creative, so I appreciated your saying how the watch face circles looked better at normal distances than in the extreme close up. I’m sure there were technical , erm, complications, during this shoot. I need to shoot my own watches to appreciate that I think. On another but similar subject, recently, I became quite enamoured by a watch I saw online. When I saw it in real life, I could NOT believe it was the same watch! A lot of watches do, but a lot don’t. I know companies want to show their wares in the ‘best’ light, but I prefer more real world photos of watches (which I appreciate in your reviews). I think some photos have the specular highlights muted under a very softly lit light tent with a polarising filter used. Nice as art, but not really indicative of how the watch looks in real life. I wish there was more truth in some of the photos. Of course, it’s best to see the watch in person and to try it on, but it’s not always possible to find it locally. Luckily, I managed to find one locally of this particular watch. Had I bought it online, I would have been very disappointed. It wasn’t that expensive, (under $1000 aud), but that’s not the point. Anyway, rant over.😅 All the best.
@redgrizzly1492
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like you're Ben Stein's long lost son who took classes in ASMR
@RelativeTime
3 жыл бұрын
Bueller?
@chrisx1197
10 ай бұрын
excellent review
@RelativeTime
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's a great watch too, but I think Longines has discontinued it. Also, as I feared, they haven't updated their app for a bit.
@watchalot919
3 жыл бұрын
It looks nice, however, lug to lug is too long, I hate butterfly clasps, and the WR just isn't good enough.
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