Introduced: 1954 (original), with continuous evolution into a modern sport line

Purpose / Inspiration: The Conquest was launched as Longines’ flagship everyday sports watch—a rugged yet refined timepiece meant to bridge functionality and elegance. The original was waterproof, anti-magnetic, and shock-resistant—a mid-century tool with a dressy face. In modern times, the Conquest evolved into a bold, athletic collection with chronographs, GMTs, and even ultra-precise quartz variants (V.H.P.).

Designer: Originally developed by Longines’ internal design team in Saint-Imier as the first named collection; modern Conquests redesigned in the 2000s and 2010s to compete in the luxury sport segment

Case size:

• Vintage: 35mm–36mm
• Modern: 39mm, 41mm, 43mm, and 44mm
• V.H.P. and GMT variants typically 41–44mm

Case options:

• Stainless steel (most common)
• Two-tone steel + gold (PVD)
• Full black PVD or ceramic bezel on select models
• Screw-down crown, solid caseback or sapphire depending on reference

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• Automatic:
  • Caliber L888 (ETA A31.L01 base, 72h power reserve)
  • Caliber L688 in chronograph versions (column-wheel)
• Quartz:
  • Standard quartz and V.H.P. (Very High Precision) models
    • +/- 5 seconds per year accuracy
    • Perpetual calendar and shock detection reset system

Bezel:

• Polished steel or ceramic
• Fixed or tachymeter (on chronograph models)
• Slim brushed bezels on early 2000s models; thicker, modernized on later ones

Dial options:

• Black, blue, silver, white, green
• Sunray or matte finishes
• Applied baton markers, lume-filled hands
• Date at 3 o’clock (or 4:30 on V.H.P.)
• Chronograph subdials for bi- or tri-compax layouts

Water resistance: 50m–300m depending on model

• Standard models: 300m
• V.H.P.: 50m–100m

Bracelet:

• Stainless steel bracelet with polished center links
• Rubber strap on sportier editions
• Foldover clasp with push-button release

Still in production, including Conquest Classic, Conquest V.H.P., and Conquest Chronograph

Why it matters: The Conquest line has been Longines’ sport cornerstone for over 60 years. It’s clean, well-built, and priced well below its competition. And if you want the accuracy of quartz with the feel of luxury, the V.H.P. models are in a league of their own.

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