2013/02/18
Longines the Conquest Classic Collection
A timeless collection for the world of horse-racing
As a partner of the most prestigious flat races in the world, Longines was keen to launch a collection of timepieces to be worn amidst the excitement of the parade rings at Chantilly, Hong Kong, Royal Ascot or Dubai racecourses. As a tribute to the chronographs produced from 1881 on for race-goers and jockeys in New York, the famous Swiss watchmaker has now launched the Conquest Classic line. True to the brand’s values of elegance, tradition and performance, this new collection of models, all fitted with self-winding calibres, is at the same time totally contemporary and perfectly timeless.
The “Conquest” brand was patented through the WIPO on 25 May 1954. Since then this name has been used for many successful models manufactured by Longines across the years. Today, Conquest Classic joins the brand’s other collections of classical beauty that have helped to make Longines’ reputation and success throughout the world. This new line is dedicated to those race-goers who share the excitement of the season’s most prestigious race meetings, from Chantilly to Hong Kong and from Dubai to Royal Ascot.
Conquest Classic is available in three sizes. The ladies’ models have a diameter of 29.50 mm and show the hours, minutes and seconds as well as the date; they are available in steel, rose gold or in a combination of steel and rose gold. The black or silvered dial has applied 12, 6 and 9 numerals, lending this model a truly sporty look. The various versions are also available with a diameter of 40.00 mm. The mother-of-pearl dial set with 12 diamonds lends the ladies’ models an extra air of refinement, and in some models the bezel is also set with 30 diamonds. These models are fitted on black alligator straps or steel or steel and rose gold bracelets, each to match the dial. All straps and bracelets all have a folding safety clasp.
With a diameter of 41 mm, the chronographs are fitted with an L688 column-wheel movement specially developed and produced by ETA exclusively for Longines. The case is either in steel, steel and rose gold or rose gold alone. The silvered or black dial shows the hours and minutes, with a small seconds at 9 o’clock, date and chronograph functions: a centre sweep seconds, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock. These chronographs are fitted on a black alligator strap or a steel or steel and rose gold bracelet, all having a folding safety clasp.
Conquest Classic Ø29.50 Lady
Conquest Classic Ø40.00 Gent
Conquest Classic Ø41.00 Chronograph
- Conquest Classic Ø29.50 Lady
Ref. :
- Steel models - L2.285.4.56/76/87.6
- Steel models, case set with 30 diamonds - L2.285.0.57/87.6
- Steel and 18k rose gold models - L2.285.5.56/76/87.7
- Steel and 18k rose gold models, case set with 30 diamonds - L2.285.5.57/88.7
- 18k rose gold model - L2.285.8.56/76/87.3
Calibre :
- Mechanical self-winding movement
- Calibre L595.2 (ETA 2000/1)
- 83/4 lines, 20 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hours
- Power reserve : 40 hours
Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Cases :
- Circular, Ø 29.50 mm
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold, 18k rose gold
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold set with 30 diamonds Top-Wesselton VVS, 0.501 carats
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating
- Screw-down case back with sapphire crystal
Water-resistance : To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dials :
- Black, 3 arabic numerals and 9 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
- Silvered, 3 arabic numerals and 9 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
- White mother-of-pearl, 12 diamond indices
- Black, 12 diamond indices
Hands : Rhodium-plated or rose polished with Super-LumiNova® on hours and minutes hands
Bracelet/Strap :
- Steel or steel and 18k rose gold or black alligator.
- Triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
- Conquest Classic Ø40.00 Gent
Ref. :
- Steel models - L2.785.4.56/76.6
- Steel and 18k rose gold models - L2.785.5.56/76.7
- 18k rose gold models - L2.785.8.56/76.3/5
Calibre :
- Mechanical self-winding movement
- Calibre L619.2 (ETA 2892/A2)
- 111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hours
- Power reserve : 42 hours
Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case :
- Circular, Ø 40.00 mm
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold, 18k rose gold
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layers of anti- reflective coating
- Screw-down case back with sapphire crystal
Water-resistance : To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dials :
- Black, 3 arabic numerals and 9 applied indices, with Super -LumiNova®
- Silvered, 3 arabic numerals and 9 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
Hands : Rhodium-plated or rose polished, with Super-LumiNova® on hour and minutes hands
Bracelet/Strap :
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold or black alligator.
- Triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
- Conquest Classic Ø41.00 Chronograph
Ref. :
- Steel models - L2.786.4.56/76.6
- Steel and 18k rose gold models - L2.786.5.56/76.7
- 18k rose gold models - L2.786.8.56/76.3/5
Calibre :
- Mechanical self-winding movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism
- Calibre L688.2 (ETA A08.L01)
- 13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hours
- Power reserve : 54 hours
Functions :
- Hours, minutes, small second at 9 o’clock and date.
- Chronograph :
- Central seconds sweep
- Dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
- Dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock.
- Central seconds sweep
Case :
- Circular, Ø 41.00 mm
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold, 18k rose gold
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective coating.
- Screw-down case back with sapphire crystal
Water-resistant : To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dials :
- Black, 1 arabic numeral and 11 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
- Silvered, 1 arabic numeral and 11 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
Hands : Rhodium-plated or rose polished with Super-LumiNova® on hours and minutes hands
Bracelet/Strap :
- Steel, steel and 18k rose gold or black alligator.
- Triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.
