What To Know Before You Buy A Longines Watch
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- In today's video, we are going deep into the Longines catalog to give you a comprehensive analysis of what to know and look for before buying your first Longines.
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Timestamps
1:30 History
3:59 Collections
17:45 Closing Thoughts
Too late, already bought one
…..me too. Got the Spirit Zulu 42mm with blue dial, and love it……and bought it right after being turned away and waitlisted by my Rolex AD.
me too… legend diver 36!
me too....Longines Heritage Avigation the big chunky pocket watch on wrist :D
3 years too late for me 😂
Yup, mastercollection calendar chrono here , Teddy and Tristan's videos were uhhm, inspirational
Its funny, when i first got into watches, i didnt care for longines collection. One or two watches i might consider, but nothing that captured. Then longines just released hit after hit. Sector dial, spirit, zulu time, new conquest, all amazing.
They have done an amazing job in the past few years.
Now if they would start bringing back things like zero seconds hacking and give their ultrachron line some more love...
the 39mm legend diver...
Same experience. Really was not a fan. Now it’s the main brand I recommend when “normies” ask for watch guidance
Except they cannibalized many epic models from the Heritage collection in favor of the Hydroconquest and Zulu models in the sports collection.
Beautiful vintage inspired chronographs not really offered by anyone else: gone.
Still a great brand but somewhat myopic.
If anyone can make it all, Longines is capable yet unwilling.
I was blessed to stumble across the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph: absolutely one of my favorite timepieces with a very charming vertical clutch column wheel chronograph mechanism and monopusher with pulsometer scale.
Classic.
Rarely produced elsewhere. . .but discontinued?
Why?
Awesome brand. It’s the Rolex for smart money. I’ve worn the brand on my wrist for over thirty years. When my last chronograph finally died from daily use I sent it to Switzerland and they told me it was beyond repair as they did not have the parts for it. They then offered me 70% of any new watch. A master collection chronograph now gets bettered daily on my wrist. Love the brand.
We have to respectfully agree that lately LONGINES have released better watch than some “big names.” My first ever Longines was Master Collection Moonphase. I couldn’t believe what I was getting for $3000. Absolutely lovely piece! 👌🏼
I also own the same watch, and I adore it. The dial is simply gorgeous.
@@TD-ki9ik it’s a dress watch for me. I’ve got pricier timepieces than that but you’d be surprised to learn that my daily driver is my first ever automatic watch: Seiko 5 SNK379J1. I changed the bracelet to silicone strap with red stitches.
I'm considering getting the black dial Master Collection Moonphase, this comment may have sealed the deal
@@dmtizzly I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed with the money you’ll spend on the watch. 👌🏼
I’ve had my eye on the Master Collection Moonphase for months now… may have to pull the trigger
Teddy you put me on to Longines years ago and it has become my favorite watch brand thus far!
I'm really glad you made this video giving Longines this in-depth coverage. I've historically been a Seiko fan given history and value, but over the last few years, I feel Longines has taken that position of delivering exemplary value in both movement and designs at a very aggressive price point-especially as Seiko has been increasing prices while not delivering any innovations in movements and just iterating on same past designs. Longines is now making great watchmaking accessible to many. Great video, Teddy!
I've sold all my watches and built a two-watch collection consisting of a Tag Heuer Carrera (39mm, black) and a Longines Conquest (38mm, silver). Love them both!
I am a proud owner of a Carrera Day Date with a blue dial and blue croco strap and a Longine cronograph bi compax with a Silver dial. I also own a Tissot Gentleman powermatic 80 with a Cognac Ostrich strap wich is an amazing combination. With those three you dont need any other watch
That Flagship Heritage Moonphase is so beautiful. It'll probably be my next watch
I would love to get the red dial one special edition year of the dragon.
If it comes to you, wear it in good health.
I’m the owner of the Longines Big Eye Avigation, and 42mm Legend Diver. I am a huge Longines fan! I am going to Switzerland at the end of August, I’m hoping to make a stop at Longines HQ. Great video Teddy ❤ I would love to see a video like this on IWC.
I’m a petite (4’-11’’) woman who’s always loved watches. But, I am not really interested in the normal smaller, non-complicated jewelry-type watches typically marketed to women. In 2015, I wanted to get myself a really special watch. I ended up choosing the 42 mm Longines Master Quadruple Retrograde. It is THE watch in my - small and modest- collection. Talk about value for money! I still get joy wearing and even just looking at it. Although it’s quite substantial, I find it suits me perfectly and I often get compliments when I wear it (both at home in Switzerland or when I travel back to Canada). Thank you for this video and also the one when you visited them (I was soooo jealous!).
I understand completely what you are talking about! Men’s watches are so much more interesting, better colours, more complications, and more automatic movements? I have a 16cm wrist so I can wear 35-40mm comfortably. If you can wear 42mm maybe I should get my Omega moon watch…. 😃
@@maxinahunt8652 Go for it! In any case, you have nothing to lose to try it!
Interesting comment
No one cares bisssh!
Thanks for the video, Teddy. The Longines Zulu Time was my first big watch purchase and I'm still in love with it.
Same. There’s not a better looking gmt including the new Tudor
Recently purchased the Zulu time with the dark green bezel and I wear it every day. It is my very first Swiss watch purchase and I could not be happier. Thank you for providing so much passion, information, and direction on watch collecting.
Their service center is absolutely top notch. Sent a 15 year old HCQ in for a service, new bezel and full polish. They called me to discuss my options after receiving it and had it back to me in 3 weeks and the price was less than what i paid a place in NYC to service it last time. Crazy.
I love that ultrachron and the big eye. The conquest VHP also very cool tech at an amazing price point.
Thanks for the great video. I got my first Longines in 2011, the same year my father passed and my son was born, it was a gift from my mother. Very nice watch, one of my most accurate watches. I have owned several Longines like a Saint Imier Chronograph as well as a vintage Dive Timer with a Valjoux 72, but the Hydroconquest will stay in my collection perpetually until it goes to my son...
I'm very much at the beginning of the fall down the watch collecting rabbit hole. I'm not in a position to start purchasing luxury watches, either. But, Longines has really caught my eye. Classy, understated, well made and something for every taste and occasion. The black 39mm Legend Diver on the bracelet is my current grail watch, and the Ultra Chron is so interesting and attractive as a statement piece. Love their stuff.
I bought the new conquest 38 champagne as my first luxury watch and damn am I impressed! Can’t stop looking at it even if I know the time lol
I just picked up the blue - love it.
@@Brian-xu9diHi ! I have the Same i bought before one month ,i have question ,how many hours you wearing the watch ; I m wearing the watch 4-5 hours per day home at the moment ,but in the night he stops is that normal ; or I make something wrong ;
@@konstantinosmichos6063 i wear mine the 2-3 days a week that i am in the office, and if i go out somewhere on weekends.
I'm definitely a Longines fan boy - I have five. And they comprise most of my rotation. Love em!
Great video Teddy! I have the Ultrachron and I absolutely love it. It is old school and modern at the same time. It has so much quality, value and history packed in for the price. It flys under the radar, but when people notice it they can tell it’s something special upon closer look. The bezel sound and action is awesome. It is one of the best watches I’ve purchased, couldn’t be happier.
You are one of the reason why I decided to go for the Zulu time 38. That watch is pure class , fits amazingly and also gives you an extra complication. I am really glad that you came up with this video. It shows to normal people how important this Brand is. Thanks again teddy
This video is a perfect 20 minutes on Longines.
I am a Longines fan. I have three modern watches (2 of them bought through Teddy) a Spirit 37, a Hydroconquest, and a Dolce Vita (sector dial version). My antique pocket watch collection includes 3 Longines as well. The Spirit 37, blue dial, is my regular daily driver.
I love the Dolce Vita too and purchased the same version you did. It's such an elegant watch for the money it costs.
Superb breakdown Teddy! Just purchased my fifteenth watch as a gift for my son-in-law from your team. They truly are customer service professionals and the best in the business. I would like to see a breakdown on Omega and Grand Seiko please. Keep up the terrific work. Stay well and safe!
The timing of this video is crazy. I was in the Crocker store two weeks ago and saw my first Longines in person. It's on my list as my first purchase. After that, a Grand Seiko, and then an Omega. I fell in love with the Conquest Heritage Power Reserve.
As someone who just bought the new hydro conquest gmt I can confirm to the quality of these watches. I find it to match the quality of my omega seamaster diver coming in at a price point that makes it much more compelling as an everyday driver. The polish on the hands is something to behold and I find myself staring at the intricacies of this watch longer than I care to admit.
I'm new into the hobby, I've managed to buy a hamilton khaki field auto on a brown leather strap and I'm loving it so far, and as the days pass by I start to feel like I made a the best decision on my first proper watch considering my budget. I've been looking at longines models for a while now and this video dropped, perfect coincidence.
Outstanding video! I have been looking at the Spirit and Conquest, but began to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of watches they carry. Your video clearly explained where each sits and now I feel comfortable moving towards a Longines watch, especially given the long horological history.
Fantastic video Teddy, Longines is a superb brand, they don't shout loudly about their quality because it's not necessary when you're hundreds of years old. I have several, including the elegant heritage classic you showed with Breguet-style engraving, the bronze case no date Legend 300m diver and a 1950 automatic watch still going strong after nearly 75 years! The designs, movements and excellent finishing are fantastic value. Albert Einstein wasn't wrong :)
Teddy, great video. For me, Longines has always stood as a sign of class. I was fortunate enough to buy a Spirit Zulu Time GMT earlier this year, and I don't regret it.
I don't think I am ever going to buy any of those watches. But I enjoy watching Baldassari's professional skills and the fine art of designing watches. It is a pleasure.
Longines has really nice collection and great watches for the value. My first experience with longines started this year by getting a blue conquest 38 which I love. My plan is to get a spirit 37 and a legend diver 39 in the future coming months
My first watch was an aviation big eye, purchased in no small part thanks to this channel. A lovely piece
Loved this video Teddy, very difficult on a brand like longines. You mentioned the history, some historic model and the actual lineup. It is a massive effort to stay lean and fast and a deep dive on the brand. The fact is longines 60 yrs ago was positioned higher than omega, and now even if is fast recovering still is like a butterfly changing is form to a new more premium one without forgetting that the quartz models and swatch make them survive. Hope they keep up with the job they are doing to fight tudor in the premium but affordable range
Longines has so much history and heritage. We have to admit it and respect longines! Firtst GMT automatic watch, first Chronograph watch!
That one model from their master collection with the small seconds, slate dial, and engraved numerals in rose gold - that's definitely my current aspiration. Beautiful dress watch.
My first good watch was Hydroconquest 39 which I bought for 616 EUR at Dublin Airport in 2012. Still my favourite watch and still keeping strong. Longines ❤
I worked in that shop during these years :) It was called “Hour Passion”. Happy to hear your watch is still going strong :)
I bought my oldest son a Longines for a college graduation gift in 2017. I was Tag person then Rolex. I saw it on his wrist the other day when visiting him and . . . HOLY COW - it looked amazing!!! That, plus all of these videos and I am seriously in the market for the new Conquest . . .
So excited! I bought my first Longines, Spirit Zulu Time, black bezel, dark blue dial, on stainless steel bracelet! Wearing it now as I watch your video, Teddy!
Having the opportunity of owning Omega, Breitling, Hamilton and Oris, I consider my Zulu 42mm one of the best in my collection, the on the fly adjustment leather strap is fenomenal, thanks for the video and keep the good work.
Could not agree more. Zulu time is simply stunning regardless of the price range. The fit anf finish is more like an omega rather than a 3 k longines.
Hands down my favourite brand right now. Owning a 40mm Spirit Titanium and 38mm Master Collection Small Seconds myself, also bought a Conquest 34mm for my wife and 41mm Hydroconquest for my dad. Looking to buy a 38mm Conquest for myself next. All amazing watches.
My first luxury watch, I have the new black dial 41mm conquest and love it. In my opinion it's the best daily driver watch for $2,000.
I love longine and oris. Good watches that dont leave your bank account empty
Their catalogue is so diverse that you will never be bored.
Great brand and amazing value. 42mm Zulu time is my favorite Longines. Also love my 43mm blue dial hydro conquest!
The Zulu is just sick
Longines has always been 'the name' for me, so much motorsport history in Europe, they always seem to produce the most stylish watches, the Flagship has always been one of my favourite watches but I love their rectangular cases as well.
Already bought one, a Master Collect World Timer. It's a spectacular piece.
Thanks for sharing, when I started looking at horology, I did not care that much about Longines, but I've learned so much of the value they represent and the heritage with the super informative videos you share. I've learned a lot from them.
i brought a longines last month, clicked this video as soon as it came on notifications
I own a blue Hydroconquest, and its more accurate than some chronometer watches I own. Love that watch.
Great review Teddy. I visited the Longines museum and spend more than 3 hours. What a great history in aviation and time keeping in sport events. Wow! I want one❤
Going to pickup the Longines Hydroconquest later this week as my first big watch purchase! I'm new to watches so happy to see the brand is well liked and love learning about its extensive past and influence in the watch world
History, value, variety, style … Longines offers it all.
Got the 38mm Conquest in green. I think it’s one of those watches that can turn into an everyday once the novelty wears off and a new one comes into the collection.
But it’s definitely a watch that will never leave the collection.
My first "love" was a Lindbergh, but I quickly realized that it was too big for me. Instead the first better watch I bought was a Conquest. Since then I have gravitated away from dress watches towards bigger ones. And I also strive towards only having one watch of each brand in my collection, so... But If I instead would go for a one-brand collection Longines is one of few I would consider. My suggestion would be: a Flagshipp Moonphase, a Conquest (the sportswatch version), the Ultra-Chron and the Big Eye. (It's almost a must to have an aviation watch with that brand history.)
I bought my first Luxurx watch this year and i Chose the 39mm Legend Diver in blue. Could not ne more happy
I've had the Hydroconquest for over a year now. Awesome timepiece with spot on accuracy without being COSC certified. Love this brand/ Thnx Teddy.
I bought a Master Collection Moon Phase Chronograph last year and couldn't be happier. It is really something special. There is no watch out there that has better specs for the money. It uses a highly upgraded 7751 movement that features silicon parts for better magnetic resistance, a column wheel replacing the cam system, and a longer power reserve of over 70 hours.
It isn't perfect: water resistance is low. The bracelet uses friction pins instead of screws. There is no micro adjustment or half links. That being said, it really is a great watch and I enjoy it more than almost anything else in my collection.
That’s a class watch man and amazing value for money. Love their master collection and think they’re overlooked. Wear that watch well
19:21 😎
Longines is my favorite watch brand, as a result I have seven different Longines watches in my fifteen watch collection. My everyday Longines watch is the blue Longines HydroConquest with blue rubber strap. because it is a solid watch that is waterproof and also because I am a Scuba Diver. My dress Longines is either the La Grande Classique de Longines or the Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph with blue alligator strap. With an interest in Lindbergh aviation history, I also have a Limited Edition Replica of 1,000 watches, a Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch. As a casual dress Longines I have the silver Heritage Sector Dial.
Love your videos they are very informative and encourages one to buy and have a collection of watches rather than being a one watch person
Longines is King 👑
Longines rules, Tudor drools
Working hard to get my first longines!
@@poccothebossWishing you Best of Luck 😇
Thank you for making this video. I currently own a Spirit and love it. My next Longines is the Central Power Reserve, it’s incredibly unique. Longines is my favorite brand. Beautiful watches with great quality but I really appreciate that they are affordable.
Teddy - this is really, in my opinion, one of your very best videos! ( I know, quite a statement!) This is truly a nice comprehensive look at a brand. I own a Longines Record I bought in 2019 - it is simple yet elegant and was my daily driver through the pandemic. I truly believe, dollar per dollar, it is the best of the best. Great job all the way around on this one!
I got the 2023 conquest and wear it every day! I also had a presence, and recently gifted it to someone. Great video teddy.
Own a 40mm Moonphase (non-Chrono) and love it. I almost never see ANYONE talk about it. It's so simple, extremely clean, and gets more comments than some of Omegas/Grand Seikos.
Longines -- The length of our hands never comes up short.
What a Video Ted. I was leaning toward a couple of Mido's to start a collection. This video changed my mind. I like the idea of having so many different avenues to extend a collection with the same brand. 10 out of 10
I fell in love with this brand, I have two pieces, Conquest with the green dial, and the Titanium Spirit. Next in line will be the blue-face Pro Diver
I own an Avigation and a Hydroconquest. And I just recently purchased a Silver Arrow. Absolutely love the brand!!!
Awesome breakdown of their offerings, Teddy. Thank you.
I so covet the Hydro conquest GMT in Green. The Zulu Conquest GMT. Oh my! I need to start saving my money.
I just got one. I had a Longines Opposition that I gifted to my son and I really liked it. I have a quartz Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chrono and the Opposition was also quartz. So my first automatic is the green dial ceramic bezel HydroConquest. I went to a shop and compared it with a 1K Mido and boy the Longines blew it away. Yes it's more expensive but the amount of quality and features for the price was really impressive once I compared it to other watches. It really is a fantastic piece. I love that it goes with everything and that the green dial is muted enough that it doesn't command attention. No one but a watch enthusiast will notice it on my wrist which to be honest I really like. I know I have a watch at the beginning of the luxury watch tier and it goes unnoticed. Great watch, and it now sits on my wrist way more time than the Tag.
Great concept, please do this with other brands as well :)
Longines is on the list. This was fun to watch and helpful in the decision making.
I hope the boutique is going well. It was an excellent way to further monetize the channel. Well done. You're still the top reviewer. Thanks.
Dont think the shop is there for the sake of the channel - its the other way around. But their videos are great for sure.
If Longines made that black and gilt dial Record Heritage chronograph in a full gold case with a gold beads of rice bracelet, then they could just have my money.
I just got my first real watch. And it's Longines!
Hi Ted: I own a Longines Master Collection Triple Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phase (the last watch you highlighted). It's truly a great watch. It can be dressed up or down and always looks great. In my opinion it is one of the greatest values in the industry. What you get in this watch for what you pay is unmatched.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! amzwatch watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
I picked a Zulu Time GMT over Tag/Tudor and I have 3 Tags. Great looking and performing watch!
thank you teddy for highlighting these beautiful watches from this legendary brand LONGINES
Hi Teddy, I've been following your channel since 2020, and your reviews have helped me to finally bought myself a 30th birthday gift, which is a Longines Spirit Zulu GMT :)
This is now my favourite watch channel on CZcams , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at amzwatch， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
Great video. Packed with quality info and insight.
Longenes is on my radar. Beautiful.
My Zulu spirit is amazing. Love it!
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
Thank you for making high quality videos!Love amzwatch ’s watches
My Conquest VHP came Yesterday. Fantastic watch. You forgot to mention the VHP series.
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from MAMACOO and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
Nowadays te Ultra Chron is my grail watch. I'm trying to convince my wife to get me one for our 25th anniversary, by the end of the year
Conquest 38mm was my first luxury watch. Love it. Diver next 🤔
Great video. I'm thinking to get a Longines in my next watch purchase. I was hesitating, but this video helped to make the decision and also hetlp me to choose the model. Thank you.
I've been leaning Longines for a dress watch (Nomos, too). Thanks for this awesome report.
Definitely on my wish list. Thanks!
Very informative video! I love this brand! Before purchasing the HydroConquest GMT, I did a great deal of research and couldn’t find any other brand that can beat Longines.
I debated for years on which GMT to get until I saw the Zulu blue w blue strap. I was hooked. Bought it and I been very happy with it. The power reserve it’s impressive
I love my amzwatch watch. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.
I inherited my grandfather's 1965 longines, small second with a gold linen dial. It has the rectangular shaped 370 movement and is cased by wittnauer. I love the new conquest design with the stick indices. 👍
Longines Hydroconquest was the one that made me fall into love with watches. I saw it on a poster in Sydney in 2018 and finally bought myself one a couple of years later! Manifesting for a Rolex now! Will reach there soon!
Loved this style of video, if this could be a series that’d be awesome.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.