I upload the review and repair video of the Longines Hydro Conquest model. This watch is equipped with Cal L633.5 movement based on ETA 2824-2. This video shows how to disassemble and assemble the movements of this model.
I can watch this for hours. Not only you need the experience but also the passion and patience to be a good watchmaker. I own the same watch and now I got to see its "guts". Very nice video with great explanations of the servicing process.
I have this watch and I have always wondered what does it's movement look like. Thank you very much for satisfying my curiosity. Keep up the great work👍
Wow! Beautiful video! Now I understand why it costs $235 (according to Longines’ website) for the full service! Such a gorgeous watch! Thank you for the education!
@@simonboev this is the old version. The 1500€ model has a ceramic bezel. The steel model is more like 1000€. The movement inside is now is the L888(72 hours) which is based on the higher spec ETA-2892.
@@simonboev Don't you see the quality of all the components and wheels? That's why it costs some money. This watch is a great bargain. For this quality of the watch/components some manufacturers will ask you much more money.
It is comparable to the black bay from Tudor. New HC watches come with the L888 series movements. Mine is not COSC but keeps time within COSC. The Todor, for example does not have a fit or finish superior to the HC. The Tudor movement is in house but is neither more durable nor more accurate than the L888. So, the HC is very much a luxory brand. The Tudor, by comparison has lower water resistance and does not have a ceramic bezel like the HC. Just fyi.
Warranty is for two years, save that nothing breaks (which has never happened with mine), I got my first Longines serviced at 10 years for $200ish. They have a price guide on their website. They then warranty that work for another 2 years.
Thank you for the nice video. I am missing the scene how to deassemble the crown to get out the movement from the housing. Can anybody tell me how to remove the crown?
Hello, I have a Longines Hydroconquest ceramic gray that houses a L888.5. How would I regulate it? It slows a few seconds a day and it drives me nuts as I wish it would gain seconds instead. Please help.
It's normal. Even chronometers have the tolerance of average rate up to −4/+6 seconds per day (COSC). People who say their Rolexes have rates of -1 or 2 seconds per day usually lie. The average chronometer is about -2/+4 seconds per day. So your watch shows excellent results in terms of precision. Non chronometer Longines are usually rated up to 10 seconds per day in terms of precision. If you want a much better precision, you need quartz watches. They are dozens of times more precise.
Longines is destroying its "hi-end" potential by offering PVD coated verssions of the HydroConquest line of watches. PVD screams low quality, trash. Otherwise the ceramic HydroConquest line of watches are downright beautiful and high quality. Did Rolex ever offer PVD coated watches?
