Is your Conquest
the real deal?

Look at the winged hourglass emblem under magnification and then at the movement. On a genuine Conquest the emblem is razor-sharp and perfectly symmetrical, and a modern automatic hides an exclusive Longines calibre with a silicon balance spring (the L888 in the three-hand version, with a 72-hour power reserve). A soft, thick or lopsided emblem, or a "Conquest automatic" running a generic movement with a short power reserve, is the clearest sign of a counterfeit.

The current three-hand Conquest Automatic uses the Longines L888 calibre, an ETA base fitted with a monocrystalline silicon balance spring and non-magnetic components, running at 25,200 vibrations per hour with a 72-hour power reserve. The Conquest Chronograph uses a separate exclusive Longines automatic chronograph calibre, also with a silicon balance spring. The Conquest V.H.P. is a thermo-compensated quartz accurate to about 5 seconds per year. Exact specifications vary by reference, so always confirm against Longines' listing for your model.

Modern Conquest references follow the L3.8xx.x.xx.x format. For example, the current three-hand Conquest is in the L3.830 family and the Conquest Chronograph in the L3.835 family, with the remaining digits encoding case material, dial colour and bracelet or strap. The reference is engraved on the case back or between the lugs and should match the warranty card and the model shown on longines.com.

Longines has recorded serial numbers since 1867 and offers an Extract from the Archives that documents a watch's original specification, which is most useful for vintage pieces. For a modern Conquest, the most reliable confirmation is buying from an authorised dealer, keeping the stamped warranty card, and having an authorised Longines service centre inspect the watch. A serial or reference that Longines cannot match, or that contradicts the warranty card, is a warning sign.

The three-hand Conquest Automatic in steel generally retails in the region of roughly $1,500-$2,200, the Conquest Chronograph higher, and the Conquest V.H.P. quartz from around $1,000-$1,700. Pre-owned examples are often significantly less. A supposedly brand-new Conquest offered far below these levels by an unverified seller is a classic counterfeit setup, so let a low price raise your guard and confirm with the physical checks.

Many current Conquest models use sunray-brushed dials in colours such as silver, blue, green and gilt, with solid applied metal indices. Sportier and chronograph references add a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel insert with crisply printed or engraved markings. A dull, flat, printed-looking dial, or a bezel that scratches from ordinary wear, points to a fake using cheaper materials.

Yes. Longines registered its winged hourglass emblem in 1889 and it is recognised as the oldest unchanged, still-active trademark registered with WIPO. That is why the emblem's proportions are so consistent on genuine watches and so useful for authentication: counterfeiters routinely get the wing spread, symmetry or hourglass detail slightly wrong.

Yes. Upload clear photos of the dial, the winged hourglass emblem, the case profile, the crown, the case back and the clasp. Our AI checks the emblem sharpness, dial printing and finishing, index application, engraving and fonts against genuine references and returns an authenticity verdict with a full technical breakdown in about 30 seconds. For a high-value purchase, pair the scan with an in-person inspection by a certified watchmaker.