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Title: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: yuzhan on November 26, 2014, 05:07:48 AM
hi sifu, I am looking some model of watch in this three brand oris, longines or .frederique-constant
longnies - HydroConquest L3.696.4.59.2
oris - Oris Aquis Date
frederique-constant - classic autimatic
which is better??

what is longnies and frederique-constant movement??

THX...
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: mike on November 26, 2014, 05:29:39 AM
These 3 watches are all very good watches. The Hydro Conquest is a very nice sport watch, the Aquis would be a very nice everyday wear, and the FC will be a very beautiful dress watch.
The Aquis is using Sellita SW200, The Hydro Conquest is using the L488 Calibre, which is a Column Wheel Movement made by ETA.
I'm not really sure about the FC, should be using an ETA too. All movement used by the 3 watches are all very reliable movements. Nothing will possibly go wrong.
Go ahead to the AD and put them on ur wrist, and see which watch speaks to you, then bring it home. :Cheers:
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: yuzhan on November 26, 2014, 05:58:06 AM
These 3 watches are all very good watches. The Hydro Conquest is a very nice sport watch, the Aquis would be a very nice everyday wear, and the FC will be a very beautiful dress watch.
The Aquis is using Sellita SW200, The Hydro Conquest is using the L488 Calibre, which is a Column Wheel Movement made by ETA.
I'm not really sure about the FC, should be using an ETA too. All movement used by the 3 watches are all very reliable movements. Nothing will possibly go wrong.
Go ahead to the AD and put them on ur wrist, and see which watch speaks to you, then bring it home. :Cheers:
yea... just because of 3 also a nice watch, so is very hard to choose.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: mike on November 26, 2014, 06:19:33 AM
Have you put them on your wrist yet? If you did, they might report to you in your dreams.. Find the one in your dreams and bring it home :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: yuzhan on November 26, 2014, 06:20:43 AM
not yet... but I love 3 all
haha...
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: yuzhan on November 26, 2014, 06:27:16 AM
which brand is more value to buy ??
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: swleong on November 26, 2014, 07:02:45 AM
which brand is more value to buy ??

Longines and Oris has much much longer and richer history than FC in watch making, thus better brand recognition.

Also, IMO, Longines and Oris will be easier to sell later if you want to let go.

Good luck.



Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: G.MAC on November 26, 2014, 07:36:23 AM
In my opinion, between the three you put out, I'd go with Oris > Longines > Frederique Constant. But to be very honest, I'd take that same amount of money and look in the pre-owned market.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: hidden830726 on November 26, 2014, 11:32:15 AM
Plenty of choice available with that budget.

Based on preference, I,ll go in this sequence:

Longines > Frederique Constant > Oris instead.

Always fond of Audrey Hepburn

However, I think you should definitely try them on your wrist first.

But if you are not brand conscious, and just wanted something value for money with reliable stock movement, you should definitely take a look at some of the German brand available.

E.g. Nomos, Stowa, Damasko etc. These 3 brands are very well sought for in the 2nd hand market too.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: dennis.T on November 26, 2014, 02:11:42 PM
Sport watch – Oris
Sport yet elegance - Longines
Dress watch with open heart - frederique-constant

So what your choice?
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Timeless on November 27, 2014, 07:41:43 PM
prefer Longines, personally feel that last looking~
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Clicko on November 28, 2014, 12:00:39 PM
I have an FC classic automatic with roman markings. So far no complain with ETA movement and daily rate is +5-7s. The rest I can't comment without owning one.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: JeepWH on November 28, 2014, 05:04:49 PM
FC uses the ETA 2824 movement, very reliable and well engineered.

However, personally i would go for the Longines or the Oris, my leaning is to the Oris due to the style
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Fluffy6640 on December 01, 2014, 02:12:30 PM
I guess it boils down to whether you wants a sports watch or a dress watch.

Oris and Longines HC being a sports watch (diver) and the FC classic is a dressy piece.

I would take the LHC as it will survive well in the office in terms of looks, value for RM and brand recognition. :)
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: sinbad2k on December 03, 2014, 02:29:53 PM
Longines HydroConquest will serve well both as a dress and sports watch. Go get it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: gremlims on December 03, 2014, 03:57:21 PM
i would prefer oris as most of its watches have a rubber strap..leather strap is nice but u'll need to replace it if u sweat a lot..
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Fluffy6640 on December 04, 2014, 11:57:25 AM
i would prefer oris as most of its watches have a rubber strap..leather strap is nice but u'll need to replace it if u sweat a lot..

That's a common conception of leather straps, mostly the original ones. There are abundant of replacement straps out there which are water resistant- as an additional quality or the leather's characteristic. I have a few Di-modell straps which a water resistant, and they are really comfortable.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: chrisyen on December 15, 2014, 12:20:57 PM
all well built
swiss made
with work horse movement

i suggest you choose base on the appearance !
which one sing to you, u wanna put on ur wrist
buy it ! u wont go wrongly for any of this

basicall they all different style
different design
at the price point, you cant be talking movement finishing... so the design more important
nvr buy a watch bcoz of other say it is nice! trust ur own eyes
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: 1to12 on December 22, 2014, 05:16:01 PM
In terms of brand, I would prefer Longines (stronger history, wide choices) > Frederique Constant (nkotb, nice designs) > Oris (I always think their watches are too bulky).

Good luck in your search.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: rimahsum on March 08, 2016, 09:23:05 PM
Longines has a much more classy and elegant feel to it, even in the name. I'd go for the Longines.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Harry33 on March 08, 2016, 09:35:09 PM
Longines has my vote
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: WatchW on March 10, 2016, 05:13:45 PM
Work hard. Work smart. Buy all 3!

OK, on a more serious note (though the above is not a bad idea actually) --- my vote goes for Longines too. Better brand amongst the 3, IMHO.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: ymchow on March 10, 2016, 09:13:41 PM
personally i'm more preferred Longines and Oris
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Jedirat on March 11, 2016, 09:12:33 AM
I will opt for Longines, especially for its Legend Diver and Conquest collection.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Peixian on March 11, 2016, 11:12:09 AM
which brand is more value to buy ??
I will prefer the Oris.
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Hope on March 11, 2016, 08:39:28 PM
Vote for Longines due to the finishing is very nice
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: Nickmax on March 12, 2016, 09:40:08 AM
Personally, I would go for Oris because it sporty looking but still (IMO) can pull it off as a dress watch
Title: Re: which is better (oris, longines or .frederique-constant)
Post by: BlissandEcstasy on March 12, 2016, 09:41:07 AM
Oris > longines > fc