Holiday Companion -- Longines Conquest Collection Watches

    As the Dragon Boat Festival holiday approaches, many watch enthusiasts are busy planning their trips. No doubt heading to the seaside is often chosen, with diving becoming a relaxing and recreational form of leisure. Amidst a busy and fast-paced urban working life, being able to take in the scenery at the seaside and dive underwater to feast your eyes without a suitable watch simply feels out of place. Today, we recommend several entry-levelLonginesConquest collection watches that will surely make a great companion for your travels.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST Conquest Diving Collection L3.642.4.56.6 Watch

Watch Collection: Sport
Movement Type: automatic mechanical
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bracelet Material: Stainless steel
RRP in China: $1,431.07 USD
Watch Review: This watch has a case diameter of 41 mm, and the case is crafted from stainless steel. The unidirectional rotating bezel has a black background, and the screw-down crown is located on the right side of the watch and made of stainless steel. On the black circular dial, moving from the outside inwards, are the 60-minute scale, an Arabic numeral time track, and hands and time markers treated with luminescence. The date display window is at the three o'clock position. It is equipped with a Longines Cal.L633 movement, based on the ETA 2824-2, with a diameter of 25.6 mm and a thickness of 4.6 mm, oscillating 28800 times per hour, containing 25 jewels, and providing a 38-hour power reserve. It features a folding safety clasp with a diving extension system and offers 300 metres of water resistance.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST Conquest Diving Collection L3.643.4.96.6 Watch

Watch Collection: Sport
Movement type: Quartz
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bracelet Material: Stainless steel
RRP in China: $1,759.03 USD

Watch Review: This watch comes from the Conquest Diving collection, with a case diameter of 41 mm. The case is crafted from stainless steel, featuring a blue-backed unidirectional rotating bezel and a screw-down crown on the right side of the case. The blue circular dial features a small seconds sub-dial and chronograph sub-dials, with a date display window positioned at four o'clock. The hands and time markers are treated with luminescence for easy underwater legibility. It is equipped with a movement bearing model Cal.L541, based on the ETA 251.262, with a movement diameter of 30 mm, a thickness of 5 mm, 27 jewels, and a battery life of 2 years. It features a folding clasp and a solid case back design, providing 300 metres of water resistance.

Longines CONQUEST Conquest Collection L3.678.4.56.6 Watch

Watch Collection: Sport
Movement Type: automatic mechanical
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bracelet Material: Stainless steel
Domestic retail price: $2,176.43 USD

Watch review: This timepiece has a case diameter of 41 mm and is crafted from stainless steel. The black circular dial features minute markers on the outer rim and hour markers towards the centre, with Arabic numerals at the twelve o'clock position. A date display window is located at the three o'clock position, and the dial also includes small seconds and chronograph sub-dials. The stainless steel bracelet is secured with a butterfly clasp. It features a solid case back and offers a water resistance of 300 metres.

Conclusion:The Longines HydroConquest and Conquest collections are primarily designed for sporting occasions, with a construction and aesthetic that is notably more robust than other lines. The use of stainless steel and rubber is intended to protect the watch, allowing it to better withstand various sporting environments. For diving, these three Longines Conquest models are sure to perform exceptionally well.