Legend diver is a league of its own. the hydroconquest, at the end of the day is a sub homage at best.

pardon me, I don't agree with this analogy.

Agree but would't go as far as saying that the Hydroconquest is a sub homage. Yeah it follows the same diver formula, there's not much if any Longines DNA in it but it does look different enough for it to be not mistaken as a sub AND competitively priced

It's just my opinion but lets discuss why.

ps: no offense intended of course.

due to Im having a big project going on that cost a lot of money but at the same time my hand is itchy to get another toy.. so basically a budget 1 will do.. n seem like orient ray is quite a good choice if i can get 1 at around RM400.. a classic look diver

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Added on October 16, 2012, 10:58 ampersonally, i think that having a look alike pretty girl is quite a good thing.. haha.. u know.. in the end u will still put ur sentiment on her.. so no problem what.. haha

This post has been edited by jackiewong: Oct 16 2012, 10:58 AM

Heard you guys talking about LLD





With new shoes, Hirsch strap.

True that... full respect to those mods, project watches homages but that's more because of the time, tinkering and "sentiment" put into them.

But for others, why not appreciate them for their own qualities instead. More fulfilling relationship like that.

Those lugs are really long huh. What's ur wrist size?

OK la very faithful to the original.
My wrist ~6.75"

I have the green one and the strap is looking worse for wear. I wanna change it to NATO. Where did you get yours, and how much was it? Thanks~! Thinking of getting some off eBay and DIY but I don't have the tools.

I agree its different enough to be not mistaken, but as you've said it follows the same diver formula which, IMO, if you want the real deal, buy the real deal and not a cheaper alternative. The Longines Hydroconquest for example, snowflake/diamond hour hand.. doesn't it remind of a certain Submariner? The Tudor Submariner. Its as though its pieced together with elements copied from all over.

Legend Diver, that's original.

Diver watch which I consider an alternative, instead of trying to look like a Sub would be pieces like Oris TT1 Diver, its NOTHING like a Sub. Or Ball Engineer Master II Diver. The Panerais are very original, and of course you have the grandaddy, the Fifty Fathoms.

This post has been edited by Jason: Oct 16 2012, 01:56 PM

Well.. Agree on the rojak part hence the no "longines dna".

Having said that, its affordable and budget wise its not too far off from the Certina that initiated this discussion.
Size wise it should fit a 6.25" wrist better than the Oris.

The Oris TT1 actually doesn't wear that big because the case tapers. I tried it on once and it felt weird to me (the taper). Didn't seem that big while worn.

The Hydroconquest is a 41mm? The Oris TT1, although 44mm, wears even less due to the case.

Tho I think Hydroconquest, is more versatile (like a Submariner), the TT1 feels rugged.

Hydroconquest if remember correctly got 39mm and 41mm.

yes.. got 2 sizes.. 39mm roughly 2.5k+ and 41mm 3.2k+ if im not mistaken.. damn it.. seem like quite difficult to get a rather cheap watch to play with.. my hands are so itchy now!

Itchy then must scratch. Buy buy buy.

Come come... I give you motivation

sure i wanted to buy something before new year.. but dunno which to buy .. and i think my budget will be lower than RM600.. and i'm actually eye-ing the orient ray (it should be lower than RM500) and if only im lucky to get a seiko 007 below RM600 .. help me!.. dilemma ~

or how about tag's planet ocean wannabe?

bro.. dont play play la .. if i got that amount of money to buy any 1 of that.. i will not in dilemma on choosing 1 d..

how bout a monster of a dive watch? thickass thing at around 17-18mm.
i *think* this is an indonesian brand...but its using a jap movement...rm1.3k retail...orangey lume.
its actually pretty well made, water resistant leather strap also...but again damn damn damn thick case...reminds me of the vostoks also around the same price.



This post has been edited by Everdying: Oct 16 2012, 05:58 PM

You know what.. I was quoted NTD13000 (which is ~RM1300) for a Japanese 6R15 diver too.

And its made in a country whereby their Navy stealth ship don't spontaneously combust

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Added on October 16, 2012, 7:18 pmYou sure you'll get either one of these?

BTW... SMP wannabe you mean?

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Oct 16 2012, 07:18 PM

no la, PO wannabe cos of the bezel and hour markers.
the new SMP is with a PO bezel anyway

the brietling is nice, but at that price the tudor black bay is more tempting.
plus the brietling i've never seen the full range of the superocean here.