Hands on New 2026 Longines Hydroconquest

#Longines #HydroConquest 2026
Overall Design & Dial
Glossy lacquer dial (black, blue, green) + frosted blue version
Geometric indices (replacing the old Arabic numerals → more modern)
Bezel & Strap
Ceramic bezel in 5 colors (black, blue, gray, green, light blue)
Also available with a very trendy Milanese mesh strap

👉 Overall: looks more sophisticated than the previous generation, less of a "tool watch," easier to wear to work

⭐ Detailed Review (2026)
1. Design – Significantly Upgraded
Removed Arabic numerals → switched to baton/triangle index → ​​less cluttered, more premium
Diverse colors + very "matching" bezel designs
Thinner form (~11.7mm) → more comfortable to wear

👉 Rating: 8.5/10 (beautiful, modern, easy to wear daily)
2. Movement
Calibre L888.5 automatic
Power reserve: ~72 hours
Excellent magnetic resistance (~10 times better than ISO standard)

👉 Rating: 9/10 (stable, reliable for the price)

3. Diver watch
Water resistance: 300m
Screw-down crown
Improved unidirectional rotating bezel → more solid click

👉 Rating: 9/10 (true diver watch)