Me too! (disclaimer: pic attached is not todays watch )
This is my second go round with an OM -- my original , which was purchased at a dive-centric Seiko outlet in St Augustine FL in 2004, lived a hard life and died hard in a motorhome fire that came dangerously close to claiming me as well ---- fished its carcass out of the debris the next day. It stopped at 2:55 AM which is about right for the timing of the fire
Thank you very much for posting this, now I need one. Went to look at them on Saturday.Absolutely. If the watch goes anywhere, it's back to you.
A gold dial Nomos Orion has been on my wish list for a bit and the Tissot has a similar look, with the exception of the small seconds. Gold dials with nickel plated or stainless cases look amazing. There's just not many options out there without going vintage.
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So, looked at Nomos, then looked at Longines, Think I will be buying both next time I go...
It looks far better in person.
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Actually I really liked it, they had a non-chrono one. But prefer diver's styles and chrono's. The Conquest Chrono I really like. Think if I were to get a Longines Chrono I may Go for the Big Eye (Avigator Chrono). I did like the Longines Hydroconquest GMT a bit more than the Zulu Time. I like serious, purpose built watches.
What did you think of the new Longines Conquest?
IMHO I think Longines has really stepped up their game. If buying for Enjoyment or Investment, I think any modern Longines is a good buy now. I can see them as a future competitor to Tudor.
What they do need to do to get there, better bracelets. I like the styles, but there is something about screws versus pins that says luxury to me. I think the straps that come with them are very high quality as well, but again I do not have a modern Longines.
Nomos is a bit different than the bigger names though. They strike me as a watch guy's watch. It lacks the universal appeal (non watch sickness people) of something like a Rolex or Omega, but a true watch aficionado would appreciate and be okay with nobody ever noticing. Longines is mixed.
Hate to say this, but my idea of a watch is mechanical or automatic, good lume, respected name that people recognize, and tough. Longines is getting there, I hope they make it. The Conquest series reminds me of the non GMT Rolex Explorer Series, without the homage look. The Conquest Chrono really reminds me of the Daytona, I really think non-watch people would confuse it to be a Rolex Daytona.
Thank you for asking my opinion.
By the way, love Seikos, Citizens and Invictas. My wants do exceed my resources.
I had planned on purchasing that Avigation Big Eye chrono a few months back. Tried one on and it just sat weird on my wrist, which was a huge disappointment. The caseback is a bit proud of the underside of the lugs, so the lugs didn't really contact any part of my wrist. I may still pick one up used and see if I can get it to work on a NATO or MN strap. I think that the Big Eye may be the best buy out there for a Swiss auto chronograph. The black dial (not the petrol blue Ti version) is inexpensive for something with a column wheel.
This is the watch that holds me back from buying the big eye chrono:
https://www.hanhart.com/en/collection/pioneer/417-es/
Steve McQueen had one....
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