Which is cheaper, the Longines HYDROCONQUEST or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the William Wood Beacon is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $2,000 for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST — a $1,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines HYDROCONQUEST or the William Wood Beacon?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST is rated to 300m versus 50m for the William Wood Beacon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines HYDROCONQUEST or the William Wood Beacon?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Beacon.

What movement does the Longines HYDROCONQUEST run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST runs a automatic caliber (L888.5), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

Longines HYDROCONQUESTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

L3.782.4.06.6

MSRP $2,000

William Wood Beacon

midnightblue

MSRP $495

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HYDROCONQUEST41mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

HYDROCONQUEST72h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

HYDROCONQUEST300m

Beacon50m

MSRP

HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L888.5

Ronda 762

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$495

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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.

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

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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