Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

At MSRP the Longines HYDROCONQUEST is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $1,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Broadsword.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Longines HYDROCONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Longines HYDROCONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

L3.782.4.06.6

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

HYDROCONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

HYDROCONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

HYDROCONQUEST300m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Bronze

Green

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

WatchCrunch·2

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