conx 0 Posted March 21, 2013 I've got a bit of a Longines fetish going on at the moment. I already have a blue Longines Hydroconquest which I absolutely love, but have been lusting after the silver version, but at £1,000 new (if you can find one) I decided I couldn't justify it (or the current Mrs Conx did anyway ) Well, one came up on the bay, but it was Conus only and I was really pissed off. But I dropped our (or some of our) old friend Balad a line and he willingly agreed to bid for me and if successful take delivery and ship it over to me. Well we won it for about £450 and Ted was good to his word and my new beauty arrived today... She is 41mm and inside beats the Longines version of the ETA 2824. The condition is 1st class, with just a couple of minor marks on the underside. I love the YachtMaster style bezel and the dial face is beautiful, it really catches the light. The bracelet and clasp are in remakably good condition. It is absolutely stunning and will get loads of wrist time. The only slight niggle is sizing the bracelet. There are no half links and only limited adjustment in the clasp, so it is either much too loose or a smidgen tight. However, this was the same as my other HC and I solved the problem by picking up a half link for the Longines Conquest which although not a 100% match is 95% there and does the trick beautifully. I already have the half link on order from Cousins. I want to publically thank Ted for his help. Despite all the "stuff" that has been going on recently he went above and beyond the call of duty and helped me pick up this watch for a really good price. Thanks Ted - I couldn't be happier with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted March 21, 2013 Lovely watch and a great price. Actually prefer that to the rolesium yachty, which it reminds me of.... I have a gen hydroconquest chrono, which is easily my favourite diver of all time and am toying with the idea of buying a non-chrono too. Then there's the Legend diver... My Longines fetish is getting expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Congrats, I like it much better than the Yachtmaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted March 21, 2013 Great marque Longines.....wish there were more reps available, congrats on your purchase and kudos to Balad for helping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crewldude 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Looks great! Love the bezel. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted March 21, 2013 Very very nice. Props to balad for helping you out too. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted March 21, 2013 beautiful watch, did you avoid the dreaded import duty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted March 21, 2013 beautiful watch, did you avoid the dreaded import duty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Sweet looking piece very classy - enjoy it. And I thought Ted only supplied Deep Blue or Oris, now he is a Longines AD as well Nice one Ted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted March 21, 2013 Sweet looking piece very classy - enjoy it. And I thought Ted only supplied Deep Blue or Oris, now he is a Longines AD as well Nice one Ted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janizary 0 Posted March 21, 2013 It kind of looks like a yachtmaster/explorer but really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n18lld 672 Posted March 21, 2013 Classy. Let me know when you get bored with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 582 Posted March 21, 2013 Very nice watch and good story too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks Guys - I'm really loving this one I have a gen hydroconquest chrono, which is easily my favourite diver of all time and am toying with the idea of buying a non-chrono too. Then there's the Legend diver... My Longines fetish is getting expensive I hear you boss - That's 2 for me so far, and now I've got my eye on a Heritage 1954 ... Doh ! Congrats, I like it much better than the Yachtmaster. I agree - not sure why, but to me it does have the "X Factor" Sweet looking piece very classy - enjoy it. And I thought Ted only supplied Deep Blue or Oris, now he is a Longines AD as well Nice one Ted. He only agreed because it is sort of a dive watch - everything else is not acceptable to him Classy. Let me know when you get bored with it. Don't hold your breath... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted March 21, 2013 Nice pickup Conx - looks good. And a hearty 3 cheers to Ted for helping out (as he has done so many times in the past). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Shit man,,,fantastic looking watch! enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,359 Posted March 21, 2013 Nice story ! Also nice to hear that Ted was able to assist by purchasing a Conus only item. It's the little things like this that make membership of this forum all worthwhile. Russ. PS: I too have a Longinnes fetish..........for almost 25 years now, but will wait until I can afford the real McCoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 308 Posted March 22, 2013 Enjoy,I have this exact watch.Had it 4 years now and paid almost a grand back then so you have a great piece at a great price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irishcain 0 Posted March 22, 2013 Just goes to show that you can get anything if you want it hard enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants 0 Posted March 22, 2013 That is a very classy looking watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
