BB58 for me! I just prefer the vintage style design language coming from Tudor. I am currently shopping for the Longines Spirit Zulu, and this new Hydroconquest gives a nice alternative to that. I'm still gonna go with the Zulu, but this new Hydroconquest is a great option if you want something a little more modern
The Longines wins. The quality is the same at half the price. The only differences are subjective style. The water resistance is superior with the Longines. The quality and precision of the movements are the same. Mine is well within COSC.
I like the Longines better. In this case I like the slightly more modern look vs. vintage. The price difference is the decider though in that I don't think the BB58 is worth the extra money, for me at least.
I'd say if you've shopping in the sub $2000 price range, the Hydro is easily one of the best options out there. Likewise for the sub $5000 range, you can say the same about the BB58.
@@paulvon2378 better watch with aluminum bezel? lol. diver with poor readability? what's better in Tudor? Just to feel yourself a little bit Rolex guy or poor guy who can afford a Rolex, but wants the same look?)))
The bezel sound thing always gets me. Does anyone else out there love to go fishing and find these clickity click sounds rather similar to fishing reels?
You are comparing Orange Vs Apple. Longines is good with other competitors concerning that price level. Tudor Black Bay is completely in a different league. I believe better comparison would be between Tudor Black Bay Vs Longines Zulu Time.
Funny how watch reviewers will complain or dismiss the date window claiming "they don't use it" but complain or criticize the turning bezel...yeah cuz I'm sure you'll use it while diving 🙄🙄🙄.... nobody uses the turning bezel on a watch this days, nobody!
I bought the Hydroconquest, for only a little over $1k…that’s less than a third of the price of the Tudor and it has been running perfectly….no contest, especially for the price.
You can find the BB58 used for under $3k all day now. I’d go for that over the Hydroconquest. I find the Longines boring and chunky, even if the quality is pretty good.
Tried both, then a new configuration for the hydroconquest showed up, black dial, green bezel, beige markers and hands, green nato strap. Tried it, and it felt better for me, the color way on hands and markers scratched that vintage itch and the quality was unrivaled for the price. So, Longines for me, so far.
As an owner of both brands, I wear Longines more. But that might be an unfair comparison since it’s a Spirit Pilot. And the hydro conquest is the first watch that I have ever owned>traded away>and bought again. So there’s that. Price makes Longines more affordable while upgrading your collection nicely.
I really think the Longines HydroConquest reminds me ALOT of my 2011 Breitling SuperOcean. Applied numerals at the same locations...I have zero complaints of my HydroConquest.
I do not think that you can wrong with either watch but for me I'd go for the lower priced of the two, I just cannot see paying large sums of money for a watch when there are COUNTLESS other comparable options with comparable quality and function. I like the crown guard on the Longines but wish that they a bit smaller but overall I think it's a better looking watch.
Both so beautiful. I own longines hc it’s already 9 years and right now it had the first assistance. I own also the bb58s&g 41 mm but this simple smaller version is 🔥 😮 they both magical
Love my HC, it looks both classy with a redined dial and very masculine with the somewhere brutalist case. Didn't know I needed this comparison, but im a fan of the 58 as well! 😅 Couple of things I think were missed: Battle of the snowflake hands, who did it better? What size HC is that? (I can see it's 41 but I don't think you said and it's not in the description anywhere). Sized weights would have also been useful if the HC is blowing out with a lot of spare links. I think it's just a heavy watch btw, mine on rubber is in the 120-130g range. Does the new gmt bracelet fit the old HC? Ok that one is just for me haha. Always enjoy your reviews of the HC, you showcase it well and shine a good light on it!
I really love Longines but the Hydroconquest wouldn't be my choice. I just feel the 6, 9 and 12 numerials are too overbearing. Conversely, I like the BB but when I've tried it, it feels a bit dull on the wrist. You have to respect Longines for putting out such a good watch at that price. So neither for me (along I loved watching your comparison) but if forced to choose, I would probably just edge to the Longines.
Hard to compare the two as one is half the price of the other and on the way out. It would be better to compare BB to new Hydroconquest GMT as they both in the same price range - which is what Longines is aiming for with offering more features for the same price as Tudor.
The Longines watch looks so much better to me. The Tudor is nice, but once you're up in that ~$5K range, you might as well just put down the deposit and wait for the Roley. Tudor is kind of in a weird no mans land in that sense.
love Longines, but this is an entry level Longines vs Tudors ride or die flagship model. Value=HYDRO Better=BB58. Start comparing a Zulu or Spirit and that's a very comparable matchup.
The Tudor is nice but too similar to the sub, Longines wins it for me, plus the movement is better and for the price range its worth it and ALUMINIUM bezel? That's insane
Stoppp!!! don't hype up Longines before i buy the models i want lol. They've been knocking it out of the park lately. And i'm worried if they become more popular the prices will go up. You can scoop up the hydroconquest on the gray market for like $1250-1300. The spirit Zulu time gmt is also sexy AF. BUt more expensive
I can't get over the fact that the Hydroconquest has a lume dot and a number at 9 o'clock but no lume dot at the 6 o'clock position, it drives me crazy! Skip the lume dot on the 9 o'clock position just like you did at 6 Longines!
The Tudor BB’s in my opinion are massively overrated,the whole brand is so focused on the BB that they have taken their eye off the ball in regard to innovation. Longines have really been leading the way in regard to their spirit,Hydroconquest models over past couple of years. The fact Tudor have the audacity to charge almost double the price for a model that has less water resistance, no date function and no availability of different sizes is pretty comical actually. However you then remember they are owned by Rolex - and suddenly it all makes sense.
The longines does nothing for me and i own the bb58. Price comparison is stupid as that's like claiming the 58 is a better watch than a sub. Yes it's a fraction of the price but obviously the 58 is better than the longines and the sub better than the 58. Comparing apples to oranges
I have the 39mm Longines on my wrist as I type. The Tudor is probably the better watch. But when you factor cost-to-value ratio, Longines is the winner.
Just compare with Hydroconquest and BB58, I vote for Hydroconquest . Because of the price and outlook. Function is Longines win due to the date. The movement is Tudor win because of COSC cert. But the Tudor is twice the price.
I really wanted to like the hydroconquest. In hand it looks odd and the goody numerals make it looks cheapo. The BB58 is so refined, well made, and will age much better. As to the thick bracelet of the Longines, that is never a benefit.
Both brands have size issues. One brand is always picking weird lug to lug sizes and then other is too thick. It comes down to price. Longine has a great price and design. Not many people would buy that watch so you onow it is a steal. Then there is Tudor which has the hype and the Rolex name. Either way you can't go wrong.
There’s no way to justify the 2x price tag of BB58. Even despite the price, I’d go for the Longines: Looks Sharper, Ceramic Bezel, is Distinct and not retro version of some higher watch - ahem Submariner.
For me, it’s a no- brainer Chisholm: The Tudor Black Bay is just a loose replica of the Rolex Submariner. So for that matter, but the original model. Longines is clearly the choice for me.
Longines all day. If I'm spending my money, the Longines wins on value alone. The watches comp out similar and the Longines is more versatile. No way is the BB58 twice the watch as the Longines.
I wouldn't call it a fake, as there has never been any attempt to deceive, but the original Tudor Prince Submariner was a Rolex with a cheap mech and a different dial and later hands. It was a cheaper Submariner for those who couldn't afford a real one. It has plenty of real Rolex parts on it. Obv the current Black Bay 58 (and 54) are no such thing, they are genuine homages (a San Martin or Pagani Design is not a homage, it's a fake with a different logo) to the Tudors of old, built to modern standards and TBF at least 30% overpriced.
