Longines Brings Back the Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve
Longines has long been a stalwart in the history of Swiss watchmaking. Since its establishment in 1832, the brand with the winged hourglass in its logo has consistently set benchmarks across all domains of horology. Its repertoire includes robust diver’s and pilot’s watches, top-tier chronographs, GMT and calendar watches, distinguished dress watches, and, last but certainly not least, refined timepieces for women. The rich history of the Saint-Imier based brand operating under the umbrella of the Swatch Group and its impressive archive constantly provide inspiration for new releases that combine the beauty of yesteryear with modern day achievements and the brand typical elegant appeal.
The latest example is the Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve, which is launched to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Conquest line. In 1954, it marked a historic milestone as the first Longines watch to receive formal name protection from the Federal Intellectual Property Office in Berne, Switzerland. The Conquest of the first hour, the Ref. 9001, was a water-resistant, magnetic-resistant increased and shock-proof three-hand timepiece which was driven by the self-winding caliber 19AS. Its 35mm case boasted a Champlevé enamel medallion inlaid in the case back.
In 1959, five years after the debut of the Conquest collection, Longines further enriched the line by introducing an innovative power reserve indicator comprising of two rotating disc...
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