Longines has been gradually eating up market share amongst other brands in the enthusiast arena, and with releases like the Spirit, the Zulu Time, Legend Diver, updated conquests, and a slew of other heritage pieces, it is no surprise. But there was an area Longines has been overdue for an update, and it comes from probably the most important genre for collectors: the dive watch category.
The HydroConquest has always been a solid watch for the money, yet given the facelift the Conquest received along with the HydroConquest GMT in 2023, it was only a matter of time before Longines decided to give the three-handers a refresh.
That day has finally come, as the new HydroConquest gets a case refresh, some striking new dial variants, a stainless mesh bracelet option, available in both 39 and 42mm sizes. Refinements are everywhere you look, and the new colorways inject some real excitement into the mix. And the best part? Longines have maintained a solid pricing positioning well under $2,500 across all the configurations.