Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air ForcevsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force at true scale

Royal Danish Air Force

Longines HYDROCONQUEST at true scale

HYDROCONQUEST

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51.2mm

Thickness

11.3mm

lowest

11.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$858

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Longines L888

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Texture
n/a
Lacquered polished

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Longines L888
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$858
$2,200
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force

The Aigi Royal Danish Air Force is appreciated for its unique antenna dome dial, which one owner finds thematically linked to the seconds hand and evocative of looking out an airplane window. Owners note its on-paper specifications and value for the price. However, some find its 43mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement chunky, and there is uncertainty about Aigi's quality due to a lack of online reviews and videos. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Royal Danish Air Force as a decent option for its price, primarily due to its unique dial design.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST for its excellent value and finishing, often comparing it favorably to higher-end watches, with many appreciating the vibrant dial colors and the reliable movement. The slide-lock bracelet extension is noted as a particularly well-executed and useful feature. However, opinions on the bezel are mixed; some owners report confident action with no play, while others describe it as scratchy, difficult to turn, and exhibiting play or springiness. The Longines HYDROCONQUEST is considered a strong entry-level Swiss diver offering significant value for money.

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