This 12 months marks the seventieth anniversary of one in all Longines’ most enduring collections, the Conquest. Whereas the unique Conquest from 1954 was a straight up-and-down gold three-hander with extensive, faceted hour markers, this newest tribute piece is definitely impressed by a 1959 mannequin, a 35mm numeral with a novelty dial Energy reserve, which is displayed due to central rotating disks. Though unconventional, one of these energy reserve was developed by Longines and is exclusive to the model.
For this particular collection of watches, Longines revives this energy reserve and locations it on the middle of the dial of this classically proportioned 38mm watch, powered by Longines on L896.5, with 72 hours of energy reserve and a silicon steadiness spring. Provided with champagne, charcoal or black dials, the mannequin encompasses a stylized mid-century dial design with “skyscraper”-style hour markers. The facility reserve is realized by a central disc with the 73-hour working time and a static marking on the highest, which permits a handy and fast studying of the remaining energy reserve. Functionally, an influence reserve on an automated watch with 72 hours within the tank is not all that vital, however it’s an enthralling level of distinction and positively provides a whole lot of visible curiosity to the dial. One other particular characteristic is the date show. The date is usually complained about in historic reissues, as trendy conveniences compromise the sweetness and symmetry of the dial. On this case, Longines has taken a “characteristic, not bug” strategy to the opening, giving it pleasure of place on the 12 o’clock place. And earlier than the purists stand up: Sure, that is the way it was with the unique from 1959.
Except for the dial, the case is spacious and sophisticatedly designed, with a stable crown and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. The one potential draw back for these seeking to combine up the inventory Alligator choices is discovering one thing that matches the 19mm lug width.
Longines Conquest Heritage Central Energy Reserve
Motion: L896.5, automated, 72 hour energy reserve
Options: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, energy reserve
Case: 38 mm, satin polished, waterproof as much as 50 m
Select: Champagne, anthracite or black
Belt: Black or grey alligator leather-based, relying on the dial, metal clasp
