Oris vs. Longines | Who Makes Better Watches? 

The new spirit line by Longines is out of this world. Oris is not far behind but i will pick Longines in a heartbeat.

I think I like only one or two watches from Oris, while I could pick 20 Longines that gets my heart beat faster....

Gringa brought me here! Great video. I prefer Oris for the feel that you described, that you're part of a club. I also love the colours they use and the causes they support. I do really like a lot of Longines pieces, but Oris pips them for me.

This episode touched home.. my father used to own watches from both brands which he bought for roughly the worth of his whole month's pay($200-$400), if i recall correctly, when he was starting out on his career. Today, while i am digging my roots deeper in my career, I always find myself stumped deciding on getting a watch between the 2. And this video helped in clarifying the strength/story of each option. Thanks blud..

What a great comparison pick. These two brands are both emerging as competitors of huge potentials and are dishing out releases that grab the spotlight theses years. At similar price range they really do target a group of collectors who would struggle between the two. To me Longines do make great heritage pieces with great quality, but their company structure has limited their own development design wise and movement wise. The best they can do is probably a better value version of the big brands like rolex and omega. One can't expect anything innovative from Longines since their focus is on the heritage line. Oris on the other hand surprises more thanks to its independence in watchmaking. It has no chains from the history and is free to achieve anything that comes in mind, like the Kermit. Just think about the Propilot X. Its case and buckle design. All original and unique. That's what independent watchmakers with adequate resources can and should offer. So in short. If you want a heritage piece with good value, history and quality, Longines. If you want something interesting, groundbreaking and you appreciate originality, Oris it is.

I am NEW to the watch world. I don't own any of these two but that's why I'm watching videos like these, to start learning. Regardless of price, I'm leaning towards ORIS being my choice mainly because of its Company CULTURE. Being independent, focusing on the great philosophy of "Less is More" - As of today (Sept 2023) I'm leaning towards ORIS. I'll do more research and probably update this comment in the future. Thanks Abdullah for your input!!

Another great video. Really enjoyed this. Personally, I'd avoid both brands' new products because of the in-house/in-group movements as I anticipate problems in future with spare parts availability and being able to get them serviced. This is from personal experience - I have Tissots and Hamiltons from the 60s and 70s with in-house movements and Swatch Group will not service them and will not provide parts to independent watchmakers. By contrast I have many watches from 50s to 90s with generic movements from the big movement manufacturers of the time - ETA, AS and FHF and parts are never a problem. So it's Sellita for me for any modern Swiss watches. P.s. I love both Oris and Longines - amazing heritage and great designs. And I have two in my collection - a 35mm Longines Heritage Conquest reissue and an OG 32mm Oris Big Crown Pointer Date from the 80s which kicked off Oris' revival as an independent, mechanical-focused watch brand. Both ETA-powered because they predate the current "in-house is better" movement madness (2824-2 and ETA 2688) and before ETA started to seriously restrict its parts supply.

I have Oris Chronograph since 1996 in daily use. Never any problem. Great watches, great brand. Something that is not mass production, but you can feel the individuality.

I like Oris but there is just something about those Longines designs and history.. its elegance 101. I own two Longines and have to battle myself not to get more. Although I am warming up to Oris. Excellent timepieces all the way around.

Awesome comparison. Absolutely Longines for many reasons but mainly sentimental as my father used to wear Longines.

I chose the Aquis over the Hydroconquest because I like the date placement at the 6, I liked the indices on the Oris over the combination of numerals and indices on the Longines, and I also liked the bracelet more on the Oris. What I liked about the Longines was that it was a bit cheaper in price, it was a tough call but if I chose again it would still be the OrisNow the new Longines Spirit is really awesome but then I would have to dole out more money

Longines all the way. Never any connection with oris models. Aesthtically every other Longines watch is superb.

hey Abdullah im from KL, cheras to be exact. i got into watches just a year ago, and up to date i have about 5 mechanical watches. Now im not some rich guy who can afford to own rolexes and omegas. However i am very proud of my watch collection right now all my watches are Chinese made watches, i own brands such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and also a newer budget brand called merkur. Owning these brands i dive deep into the history of Chinese watch making and also indian watch making (HMT). Now although my watch are worth below 10k added up but i still feel a deep connection with them and am very proud owners of them. If you are keen we can meet up at a cafe connect and talk about watches. 😊

Great comparison! For me, it seems like Longines's pricing is slightly lower than Oris, both in retail and the gray market so Longines seems more accessible to the budget consumer. The Longines name is also far more recognizable among both watch casuals and enthusiasts if that matters to the wearer.

Oooh, this is a hard decision. Great video and great brand choices.

Oris just smashed it with caliber 400. 10 year warranty and 10 year service interval. They must have some serious trust in their new movements. Noone else in the industry can touch it regardless the price. Both Omega and Rolex offer a 5 year warranty. Some high end watchbands even less.

Both great!! For me i like oris a little more 😊

I like Longines, the last few years the y do a awesome job. But Oris, as indipendet company and doing so much for the community wins in my oppinion.

I wore the Oris ProPilot for a few years as my first luxury watch. I sold it to help fund my Longines Spirit 40mm and feel the quality is a step up.

Great video 👍 But you did one thing with it that I actually hate 😜 When you see that kind of question in the title of a video, I at least watch the video hoping that the creator will actually come to a conclusion on what he/she thinks. That they’ll actually make a decision. Sadly, these videos usually do the same thing. They ask the question and then cop out on the answer… Otherwise, great video 👌

I have two Longines and one Oris. I wear Oris so I think it is better.

This is an excellent, concise and very fair video. I agree with all of your well made points. I have a bias towards Longines on account of their much richer history. Also one thing to point out. Longines do incredible women’s watches. My mother owned several and loves them. Not sure if Oris cover the other half of the human population as well?

Longines Heritage, "Avigation", Spirit and chronos across those families and a few other are the best they have. Butfor divers I prefer the Oris designs.

Great comparison. I own two of both. I love Oris as a brand. My first Swiss watch in 1990 was an Oris pointer date. I value their independence, quirkiness (Kermit and the Oris bear), and the large number of special editions to honor under-appreciated Americans (Louis Armstrong, Hank Aaron, Carl Bashear, Roberto Clemente, etc.). Sadly, they broke my heart by refusing to honor their ten year warranty on a Coulson XPilot,(the online seller replaced it - but I’m not convinced that their Caliber 400 is ready for prime time.) OTOH, Longines Spirit watches are just unhinged for the price. Love my Zulu GMT and Titanium Spirit - both killer watches. And the company has massive heritage. Their logo is the oldest trademark of ANY company still in active use - not just watches. Founder Auguste Agassiz was a rock star (as was his biologist brother, Louis). First dual time watch. The Lindbergh and Earhart stories. Glad we have them both. Forced to pick? Longines.

Both brands are great. But I can’t help feeling that Oris is a rising star. Longines is going a great job of freshening itself up and (not contradiction) also drawing on its rich heritage. But looking forward I can imagine Oris becoming closer to a premium brand, whereas no one will ever pay for a premium Longines. Shame, unfair, but it is what it is.

Longines any day of the week!

It's an interesting choice but it's got to be Oris for me. They seem to be one of the few companies that genuinely care about the world around them. Celebrity endorsements??? What about Kermit!

Love my Longines heritage diver 1967

Great video. Thank you for making it. Both watch brands are priced fairly and to me that is important. I remember when I bought a Rolex sub, I felt like I got taken for a ride. Never again.

It’s Longines for me.

Oris herirage Diver 65 is my choice!

Longines and Seiko are my favorites

I was torn between these two. I was leaning toward getting an oris aquis cherry dial but that movement isnt amazing (granted it's cheap to seevice and you dont need to send it to oris to do so). But i really love the hydro conquest from longines. I think thats where im going... And i have a logines ad right down the road from me lol

It is a great episode again, thank you man! I love both brand! I really like the new Longines Hydro Con. GMT! The new case shape is a masterpiece for my eyes! All of the details are so perfect! The only one thing is little bit wierd for me the circle shape indexes at 6 & 9. I prefer the flat shape... I hope Longines starts soon to use titanium too. I had a short experience with a Oris Pro Pilot big crowm skeleton watch. It's very different in real! Very light and industrial! I like it, Oris made a good job with this model. Good to know Oris take care about our future, this is a plus good point for the brand!

I guess I'll go with Longines here, man. Got a couple of those, love them! I might grab that new HydroConquest GMT at some point too. :)

I like both brands. I have the Aquis, and now saving for the Hydroconquest. :)

My Experience with Oris hasn’t been good , I bought an Aquis GMT Whale Shark new in December 2022 it has consistently run -40 a day , not impressed

One suggestion: if you title your video "Who Makes Better Watches?" answer your question, don't punt your viewers to comments. Second suggestion: the answer is Longines, but not by a mile.

Love my Longines Master❤

Longines has longer history, though now it's own by swatch group, Oris is house named watch , so far have I own both of them , there was once had to purchase a dress watch it was between oris rectangle vs Longines Dolce Vita, I ended up with Longines, in my oris collection I purchased Aquis and BC pointer date, in Longines I purchased evidence, I do plan to the spirit pointer Green edition

back in the 60s and 70s oris was a cheap watch with basic movements,still decent but way below the current level,i recall them relaunching in the esrly 90s with only mechanical movements and gradually moving up market.

Oris has done great things, but their retail is closing up to some popular Tudor models. Tudor has way more heritage and brand prestige. Just something to consider if you go for higher end Oris.

I like both brands but I think I’m more likely to buy an Oris than a Longines.

Longines was actually founded 66 yrs before Oris.

Oris Rocks

I feel like spend just a bit more and go Tudor

1:03 🤔 Nope, it’s really not…

Oris. No contest.

Until recently Oris all day long but now Longines are on a roll. They are even punching above Tudor and they don’t have the Rolex baggage to deal with and Longines has it’s own rich history rather than living of Rolex’s history. Oris are great but Longines has turned the corner and they are making all the right changes. Omega could do with someone running it’s business like Longines because they’re making a big mess of everything at the moment 🤦🏻‍♂️

Might be picky but Oris has screw in links, Longines has push pin links. Oris get my $$$

Definitely Oris for me, such a cool and great independent brand. And some killer watches! I have the salmon Propilot X and its one of my favourite watches. I also have the bronze pointer date with green dial. Kust stunning!

It is not about better, both good, personal taste

Is this even a serious question?

The ProPilot X series is amazing. Looks better than the Longines Spirit line. Skeleton 112 version is revolutionary and you get a ton of watch for the price (same range with Zefy Skeleton). Pointer date also looks great. But at this category (heritage), Longines has some serious heavy hitters, with the caveat of being less daring with colors/materials. There is something about the Aquis design that seems off to me; perhaps the minimal lug presence compared to main case. Divers 65 have too narrow/slim bezel for my taste. The end result is that i always seem to prefer different divers than Oris. Longines divers are uninspiring to me. Great episode altogether. Susbcribed.

longlines 100%

If Brit likes your channel . . . Hit subscribe! The only issue is I now want both. I need a non-steel watch and can’t swing gold ATM. I’ve had an eye on the Big Crown Pointer in bronze for awhile. Anyone have one? Thoughts?

It's Tudor vs longines . Oris is below longines.

1:05 I think you need to reevaluate that calculation. Good video tho.

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You guys like to talk about watches like you know your stuff. Longines is Tudor competitor not Oris.

Longines