Longines HydroConquest Strap Dimensions

[fergusdunn]

Hi there,
I've got a Longines HydroConquest as shown above! What dimensions should I be searching for for a new strap? Also any strap suggestions other than Hirsh? Or are they really the best value for money?
Any watch strap suggestions for this watch would be appreciated!!!
Thanks :D




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[RustyBin5]

Lug width is 21mm . Bit quirky. If leather or canvas you can get away with a 22mm squeezed in. If bracelet rubber or NATO then stick to the 21mm


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[RustyBin5]

And Hirsch carbon black with red stitching looks Sick on it. Waterproof so good for a diver and the red stitching picks out the red tip second hand


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[JeppeRober]

Not a strap recommendation, but a bracelet suggestion. I love the Hydroconquest, the sunburst dial, hands, and even the crown guards. I did not, however, like the shiny polished centre links. So I had the bracelet polished, which I think is a much better look.

[lasz]

Oh yeah, much better, in fact that's how it should have been finished from the factory. And the clasp's already all satin, isn't it?

[RustyBin5]

Found a pic you can see a 22mm strap has no issue fitting a 21lug as long as it's got enough "give".


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[hendy]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have one of these that I haven't worn for some time and I recently tried to change the strap to breath some new life into it. I was unable to do so in the way I do with other dive watches I have. Is there a special tool required to do this or a certain technique?

[RustyBin5]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have one of these that I haven't worn for some time and I recently tried to change the strap to breath some new life into it. I was unable to do so in the way I do with other dive watches I have. Is there a special tool required to do this or a certain technique?

No it's same. Fairly easy. Only thing I would say is when I bought mine (used) the prev A-hole seller had somehow crammed a 22mm springbar in prob as he couldn't be bothered spending £2 for some 21's. now THOSE were the mother of all pains to remove. By time I figured it out I chose to just snap them. Once on21s it was a sinch. Worth checking on yours


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[hendy]

Thanks for the reply. I'll give it another go.


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[TomDavoren]

21mm, the Hirsch tiger looks great on these!!


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[TomDavoren]

Here it is!


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[RustyBin5]

Here it is!


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Slightly different watch but yeah looks good. Yours has Arabic 1-12 and not just 3 6 9 12, and bezel hasn't the shark tooth indices. Not seen that one before


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[snowman]

Slightly different watch but yeah looks good. Yours has Arabic 1-12 and not just 3 6 9 12, and bezel hasn't the shark tooth indices. Not seen that one before

It was introduced to replace the design you have, but I guess it wasn't popular as they seem to have gone back to the earlier design!

M.

[TomDavoren]

I like them both if I'm honest, though I do like the smaller 5 minute indicators on the bezel of whatever gen mine is. One common factor, I defo prefer this diver on a strap rather than a bracket though irrespective of generation.


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[hendy]

I think this looksgreat. Just ordered this strap for mine. Just hope I can remove the bracelet now

Found a pic you can see a 22mm strap has no issue fitting a 21lug as long as it's got enough "give".


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[hendy]

Thanks for the inspiration and advice.





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[RustyBin5]

Thanks for the inspiration and advice.





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Great choice same as I had so I would say that lol. Straps made for it tho- just sporty enough and comfy as hell


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