Longines reinvents a singular Conquest mannequin to mark the seventieth anniversary of the gathering. Introducing the Longines Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve.
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New: Longines Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve
The Longines Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve is accessible in three variants (Ref. L1.648.4.78.2, L1.648.4.62.2, L1.648.4.52.2), all on the identical retail value of SGD 5,810 together with VAT.
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Three new fashions are launched, all on the identical retail value, with the dial variants distinguishing the fashions from one another. The primary is a champagne dial with gold-tone utilized indexes, the second has an anthracite dial with rose gold-tone utilized indexes and the third has a black dial with silver-tone utilized indexes.
All are impressed by the unique Conquest assortment, first launched in 1954. The primary era Conquest might be essentially the most traditional and simply recognizable variant of the road for classic watch collectors. It ran from 1954 till round 1959, when the ability reserve mannequin got here onto the market. The primary mannequin by which this occurred was the Ref. 9028.
Pictured beneath is one other mannequin from 1959, the Ref. 9031. Each are powered by the Longines Ca. 292. The particular function of the ability reserve mannequin lies in the best way it’s displayed. Hit immediately within the middle of the dial and use two rotating disks to show the remaining operating time.
The novelty within the champagne dial variant, the Ref. L1.648.4.78.2 appears to be fairly correct in its interpretation of the unique reference. 9031 pictured above. The dial structure seems to be an nearly precise duplicate, besides that the ability reserve is now a full 64 hours because of the fashionable Cal. L896.5 with 72 hour energy reserve. The Cal.294 within the Ref. Mannequin 9031 proven above has an influence reserve of simply 45 hours. The form of the indices, dial particulars and arms additionally appear to be related.
The brand new Heritage Central Energy Reserve is an attention-grabbing possibility for the classic hunter who would possibly want a contemporary watch. The costs are additionally relatively modest and are slightly below the 6,000 SGD mark.
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To have a good time the seventiethTh To mark the anniversary of its emblematic CONQUEST assortment, Longines presents the brand new CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE, impressed by an iconic mannequin from the late Fifties. Distinctive on the earth of watchmaking: the ability reserve is displayed on rotating discs within the middle of the dial. Accessible in champagne, anthracite or black, this distinctive timepiece is a testomony to the model’s technical excellence and timeless class.
An expression of daring and artistic spirit, the Conquest assortment was the primary Longines watch line to have its title protected by the Federal Mental Property Workplace in Bern (Switzerland) in 1954. Self-winding and waterproof since its inception, the Conquest line has all the time been related to the world of sports activities and efficiency. Symbolizing this spirit of conquest, the gathering was expanded in 1959 to incorporate a mannequin with a singular energy reserve indicator consisting of two rotating discs within the middle of the dial.
To have a good time the seventiethTh To mark the anniversary of the Conquest assortment (1954-2024), Longines is reinterpreting this traditional with the brand new Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve. As a formidable homage to the historic mannequin, the ability reserve is displayed on two rotating discs within the middle of the dial. This distinctive course of, invented by Longines and used solely by the model, locations the ability reserve indicator on the central unwinding disc. Within the type of a rod that widens upwards, it reveals the diploma of swing of the motion on the outer winding disk, graduated from “64” to “0”. It reveals the remaining quantity of obtainable energy reserve hours, i.e. the remaining operating time of the watch. Retraction will be performed both by turning the crown or by shifting the wrist, which causes the winding disc to rotate. The aesthetics of the dial thus repeatedly change, creating an authentic poetic impact of the passage of time. This progressive mechanism recollects the lengthy historical past of Longines rotating disc watches, such because the hour angle fashions developed for the aviation business within the late Nineteen Twenties.
The three-part dial of the Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve, out there in champagne, anthracite or black, is framed on its mounted half by twelve utilized, faceted hour markers in yellow gold, rose gold or silver. Consistent with the Conquest assortment’s signature round motif, a effective round thread carries the faceted hour markers and separates the minute show on the mounted dial. One other function of this mannequin is the show of the date at 12 o’clock in a date window adorned with a trapezoidal appliqué. Just like the hour markers whose colours they undertake, the weird skyscraper-style hour and minute arms are additionally coated with Tremendous-LumiNova®.
A testomony to the winged hourglass model’s watchmaking experience and timeless class, the Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve is powered by the brand new unique Longines L896.5 caliber, seen by means of the clear screw-down caseback. Outfitted with a silicon hairspring and progressive parts, this self-winding mechanical motion presents magnetic resistance as much as ten instances greater than the ISO 764 benchmark normal.
The fully redesigned 38mm metal case with alternating satin and polished surfaces is topped by a box-shaped sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-reflective therapy on either side. The tabs have additionally been redesigned for optimum ergonomics and luxury.
Like the newest fashions within the Conquest Heritage line, the Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve is accessible with black or grey leather-based straps and is provided with a brand new metal pin buckle.
