Ollech & Wajs MK-102vsLongines 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.

Ollech & Wajs MK-102 at true scale

MK-102

Longines HydroConquest at true scale

HydroConquest

Diameter

39.5mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

53.5mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,010

$2,000

lowest

Movement

Soprod P024

Longines L888

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod P024
Longines L888
Power Reserve
38h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,010
$2,000
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Reviews

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

Ollech & Wajs MK-102

Owners widely praise the Olech & Wajs Watches MK-102 for its comfortable and sleek 39.5mm case, with one owner noting it's so unobtrusive they sometimes forget they are wearing it. Reviewers highlight its enjoyable wearability and appreciate the historical military connection, the dial layout featuring a red-date window, and unique strap options. One owner finds the ticking audible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs Watches MK-102 highly for its comfortable wearability and appealing military-inspired design.

Longines HydroConquest

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST for its attractive sunburst dials and near COSC accuracy, with one owner noting a movement losing only about 2 seconds per day. However, opinions are divided on the bracelet, with some finding it comfortable and featuring a useful slide-lock extension, while others criticize it for lacking micro-adjustments, having pinch-prone links, sharp lugs, and an uncomfortable feel. The screw-down crown operation is also a point of contention, described by some as inconvenient or difficult. On balance, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST highly for its striking dial and value, despite mixed views on its bracelet and crown usability.