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Mido Ocean Star vs Longines Hydroconquest

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#1 ·
Keeping it simple, here are the pros and cons of each, IMO.

But first some pics (which are not mine, I stole them).

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Both house eta movements. But here the Longines is slightly ahead (2892, vs 2836 in Mido).

Longines has more recognition too, it's a more well known brand than Mido.

However, the Hydroconquest is weak in two really basic issues: no applied markers (I'm talking about the new dial, with numbers) and, more than anything, no lume on the seconds hand (it's vital to know if the thing is working down there!).

The red second hand in Mido is really appealing, and lumed of course.

The absence of numbers in Mido is something nice, but I'm not sure on this; the Arabic numbers of the Hydro are appealing too (but it's a shame they are only painted).

The textured dial is a win for Mido, Longines may even be kind of dull (?).

Mido has a display back, which is not a must in a divers watch, so not really a loss for the solid case back of the Longines (which is also nicely engraved btw).

Which would be your choice?

Thanks!
 
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#4 ·
+1 but mine is in black.

I don't own a Hydroconquest but I've handled one before. It is very nice and the finish may exceed the Mido but we're splitting hairs here.

Otherwise, the part of the Longines that did not impress me was the dial. As you mention, I found it a bit dull but the example that looked at was not the most current dial, it was the previous incarnation, which a lot of people seem to still favor.

Honestly, I don't think that you can really go wrong with either watch.
 
#6 · (Edited)
The shade of blue on the Mido is not appealing to me at all. Somewhat cartoonish looking (the huge white day date window is a whole other issue). The shade of blue used on the HydroConquest is darker and, like the watch itself, much more classy looking. Regardless of the color of dial you choose to go with, I think what needs to be decided on is if a sportier dive watch is desired, or a dressier dive watch is desired? Since the statement has been made that "you need to be able to know the thing is working down there", then perhaps you have your answer. Just don't go from "down there" to a more refined setting and you'll be fine.
 
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