Best Longines Conquest For Men & Women
by Goh Wei Tjin
The Longines Conquest Collection was first launched more than 50 years ago as part of the brand’s new product development strategy. This collection has since then produced many sophisticated models in various designs and complications.
Founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832, Longines is a Swiss watch that has a long history in watchmaking. Its iconic winged hourglass logo, which was registered in 1889, is the oldest, unchanged, and still active registered trademark. To this date, Longines has maintained its promise of delivering the finest timepieces which embody the brand’s spirit of dedication and craftsmanship.
One of its popular collections, the Longines Conquest is one of the three Conquest series, the other two being the Longines Conquest Classic and the Longines Conquest Heritage. Below, we focus on the Longines Conquest — the brand’s first-ever assortment of high-end watches. Here are a few of our favourites.
Longines Conquest V.H.P. L37172569
Featuring a 42mm casing with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the Longines Conquest L37172569 has a screw-down caseback. Protected by several layers of anti-reflective coating on the underside, this robust timepiece is meant to deliver results and meet expectations.
Sporting silver hands with applied Arabic numerals and indexes against a black dial, this watch features the Swiss Super-LumiNova design. It runs on the L289 calibre quartz movement with built-in chronograph functions. The L37172569 has additional special features including the perpetual calendar. It comes along with a black rubber strap designed to maximise comfort and stability on the wrist. Its buckle has a double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
Longines Conquest L33774766 Ladies Quartz
Similar to the L37172569, the Longines Conquest L33774766 ladies’ watch also sports a scratch-resistant glass casing sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the underside. One difference is the screw-in crown enclosure. It boasts a water-resistance function up to 300 metres. Its sunray silver dial gives it a posh finish, complete with silvered polished hands along with applied Arabic numerals and indexes. A date window peeks at 3 o’clock.
The Longines Conquest L33774766 runs on the L156 calibre quartz movement. The silver stainless steel strap complements its silver dial. And, finally, its buckle comes with a triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT L37184969
The Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT L37184969 is made with stainless steel and ceramic. At 41mm, its blue dial features silver hands with applied Arabic numerals and indexes. It runs on the L287 calibre quartz movement and boasts a date and 24-hours hand with a time zone mechanism.
Complementing the blue face is a matching blue rubber strap, enhancing its sporty azure theme. The use of a double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism gives the wearer a sense of security.
Longines Conquest Ladies Quartz L33764165
The Longines Conquest Ladies Quartz L33764165 stands out amongst the Longines Conquest Collection with its silvery dial and a brown leather strap. The calf leather strap with synthetic backing also has a triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism for comfort and wearability.
As for its casing, the L33764165 retains the use of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the underside along with a screw-down case back as well as a screw-in crown. Its stainless steel properties also grant it water-resistance of up to 300 metres. Running on the L157 calibre quartz movement type, the L33764165 highlights its silvered polished hands against its Sunray white dial. This gives the watch a casual yet serious touch, thus making it an everyday watch for sophisticated ladies.
Longines Conquest V.H.P. Chronograph L37172969
The Longines Conquest Chronograph L37172969 features three sub-dials with a central 60 second, 30 minute, and 12-hour counters. Differentiating itself from the L289 calibre movement, the L37172969 also comes with a perpetual calendar function.
Sporting the iconic blue theme of the Longines Conquest collection, this chronograph is equipped with Swiss Super-LumiNova hands and Arabic numerals and indexes. To top it all off, its round-shaped stainless steel dial with scratch-resistant glass casing with several layers of anti-reflective coating on the underside contributes to the uniqueness of the Longines Conquest collection. Besides, it comes with a blue rubber strap with a double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
Longines Conquest L33814166 Ladies Moonphase
Specially designed for the ladies, the Longines Conquest L33814166 Moonphase is sophisticated both in style and functionality.
The minimalist white matte dial highlights a moonphase window at 6 o’clock and a date aperture at 3 o’clock. The silvered polished hands and hour markers complement the stainless steel case and bracelet. Running on the L296 calibre movement, the Longines Conquest L33814166 is perfect for everyday wear. Its 34mm diameter fits nicely on a lady’s wrist. This is one watch worth considering for those looking for luxury and excellence.
Longines Conquest Chronograph L38004966
The Longines Conquest Chronograph L38004966 is yet another interesting model from the collection. Its unique combination of a sunray blue-coloured dial with a silver coloured bezel, casing, and strap gives its a sophisticated, sporty vibe.
The polished blue dial features central seconds, 1/100 seconds, and 12 hours counter for chronograph functions. Silver applied Arabic numerals and indexes, as well as a date aperture at 4 o’clock and the Longines logo at 12 o’clock, blend in beautifully on the dial. At 44mm, the L38004966 has a screw-down caseback and runs on the L440 calibre movement. It is water-resistant up to 300 metres. And to top things off, its stainless steel strap is designed based on comfort and functionality which guarantees a pleasant experience for its wearer.
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