Longines HydroConquest vs Mido Ocean Star 200

Two Swiss divers that make a strong case for your money By Brent Robillard I may have created a small problem for myself. For years, when someone has asked me about buying a good Swiss dive watch, the Longines HydroConquest has been one of my first suggestions. Spending time with the redesigned collection in Mexico City earlier this year only strengthened that recommendation. Then the … Continue reading Longines HydroConquest vs Mido Ocean Star 200

Longines HydroConquest vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: Is the Omega Worth the Extra Money?

By Brent Robillard What do you want from a watch? There is an obvious answer to the question posed in the title. The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M costs considerably more than the Longines HydroConquest because it occupies a different place in the Swatch Group hierarchy. It has a more sophisticated movement, METAS certification, stronger anti-magnetic protection, more elaborate finishing, and thirty years of James Bond … Continue reading Longines HydroConquest vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: Is the Omega Worth the Extra Money?