Is your Conquest
the real deal?
The Longines Conquest is the brand's sporty and versatile collection, straddling the line between sport and dress watch. Its popularity, accessible luxury pricing, and widespread availability have made it one of the most counterfeited Longines models on the market.
How to authenticate a Conquest
Winged Hourglass Logo
The Longines winged hourglass at 12 o'clock is the oldest registered watchmaking trademark. On the Conquest, it should be precisely applied or printed with fine, symmetrical wings and a clearly defined hourglass center. Under magnification, the detail should be sharp. Counterfeits have blurry, asymmetric, or oversized logos.
Dial Finishing
Conquest dials feature high-quality sunburst, matte, or lacquered finishes in various colors including silver, black, blue, and green. The finish should be even and consistent from center to edge with a rich quality. Applied indices should be solid metal with polished facets. Counterfeits have dull, flat dials with printed indices.
Longines Caliber
The Conquest uses quality Swiss movements, including the L888 (ETA A31.L01) automatic with a silicon hairspring and 72 hours of power reserve. Through the case back (on exhibition models), the movement should display proper finishing and a signed Longines rotor. Counterfeits use generic movements with much shorter power reserves.
Ceramic Bezel Insert
The Conquest V.H.P. and some sport models feature a ceramic bezel insert that is highly scratch-resistant with a glossy finish. The markings should be precisely engraved or printed. The ceramic should feel smooth and hard. Counterfeits use painted aluminum inserts that scratch easily and lack the ceramic sheen.
Screw-Down Crown
Sport-oriented Conquest models feature a screw-down crown with the Longines winged hourglass logo on the end. The crown should thread smoothly into the case tube with clean engagement. The logo should be deeply engraved. Counterfeits have rough-threading crowns with shallow or missing logos.
Bracelet Quality
The Conquest bracelet features polished center links with brushed outer links and a signed double-folding clasp. The links should articulate smoothly with no rattling or gaps. The clasp should feature the Longines name and operate securely. Counterfeits have loose, rattling bracelets with unsigned clasps.
Conquest counterfeit warning signs
Blurry Winged Hourglass
The Longines logo is distinctive and should be perfectly sharp. If the wings appear blurry, the hourglass is indistinct, or the proportions look wrong, the dial is counterfeit.
Short Power Reserve
Modern Conquest automatics with the L888 caliber offer 72 hours of power reserve. If a supposed modern Conquest runs down in under 40 hours, it likely houses a cheap movement and is counterfeit.
Scratched Bezel Insert
On models with ceramic bezel inserts, the ceramic should be virtually scratch-proof. If the bezel shows scratches from normal wear, it is aluminum or painted and the watch is counterfeit.
Loose Bracelet
A genuine Conquest bracelet has tight link tolerances with smooth draping. If the bracelet rattles, has visible gaps between links, or feels flimsy, it is counterfeit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Longines Conquest collection?
The Conquest is Longines' versatile sport watch collection, introduced in 1954 and named to celebrate the brand's spirit of precision and achievement. It includes the standard Conquest (elegant sport), Conquest V.H.P. (high-precision quartz), and HydroConquest (dive watch). The collection bridges the gap between dress and sport watches, suitable for both office and outdoor activities.
What movement does the Conquest use?
The current Conquest Automatic uses the Longines L888 caliber (based on the ETA A31.L01), featuring a silicon hairspring for improved accuracy and magnetic resistance, plus an impressive 72-hour power reserve. The Conquest V.H.P. uses a high-accuracy quartz movement precise to within 5 seconds per year. Both represent excellent value for their price points.
How much does a Longines Conquest cost?
The Longines Conquest Automatic retails for approximately $1,200-$1,800 in steel. The Conquest V.H.P. ranges from $1,000-$1,500. The HydroConquest dive variant is priced from $1,200-$2,200. On the pre-owned market, Conquest models can be found from $600-$1,200. The collection offers exceptional value in the Swiss luxury segment.