Charlie Paris Watches Concordia - Quartz Diver (38mm)vsLongines 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.

Charlie Paris Watches Concordia - Quartz Diver (38mm) at true scale

Concordia - Quartz Diver (38mm)

Longines HydroConquest at true scale

HydroConquest

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

11.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$525

lowest

$1,600

Movement

Seiko VH31

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.1mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Brushed and polished
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Texture
n/a
Sandblasted
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$1,600
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Reviews

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

Charlie Paris Watches Concordia - Quartz Diver (38mm)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm) for its excellent value, solid build quality, and attractive finishing for the price. The 38mm size and Seiko VH31 quartz movement are highlighted as reliable, accurate, and convenient for a grab-and-go option, with a sapphire crystal and improved bracelet also noted positively. Some owners appreciate the matte dial and absence of a day window, while others find the brand name and logo to be a downside. On balance, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches CONCORDIA - Quartz Diver (38mm) highly for its exceptional value and well-executed details at its price point.

Longines HydroConquest

Owners widely praise the Longines HydroConquest for its superb finishing, comparable to higher-end competitors, and its value proposition. The dial is frequently lauded for its vibrancy and legibility, with specific appreciation for the glossy lacquer and sunburst finishes. Wearability is a strong point, with the 39mm size noted as slim and comfortable, though opinions on the bracelet's refinement are mixed, with some finding it less premium than alternatives and lacking tool-less micro-adjustment, while others praise its comfort and fit. Some owners find the design derivative of other dive watches, while others see it as a beautiful and refined evolution. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting approximately -2 seconds per day. The quartz variant is noted for its lower price point and cost of ownership. Overall, owners rate the Longines HydroConquest highly for its excellent finishing and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The Longines HydroConquest is praised for its design and value proposition. Reviewers question the value compared to alternatives.