Longines Conquest Heritage

Introducing our Longines Conquest Heritage Automatic reference L1.611.4, a modern reissue of an iconic model from the brand, paying homage to Longines’ rich history in creating elegant and sporty watches.

A legacy of sporting heritage , the Longines Conquest Heritage Automatic Reference L1.611.4 is a faithful recreation of the original Conquest watches from the 1950s , a golden age for Longines when its watches stood out for their reliability, precision and sophisticated design.

The Conquest Collection was originally launched in 1954 and quickly became a symbol of Longines’ sporty elegance. These watches were renowned for their robustness, reliability, and timeless design , accompanying explorers and adventurers around the world. The Conquest Heritage line pays homage to this legacy, reviving the aesthetics of the classic models with modern technology and materials .

The 35mm diameter stainless steel case of this watch faithfully reproduces the size of vintage Conquest models, offering a perfect balance between presence on the wrist and understated elegance, while the stainless steel ensures durability and a classic shine .

The silver dial with applied indices and Dauphine hands , meanwhile, exudes a vintage charm where the indices add depth and sophistication and the dauphine-style hands, characteristic of the era, complement the elegant style of the watch.

Powered by an ETA-based Longines automatic movement , this watch ensures reliability and precision. The date window at 12 o’clock adds practicality for everyday wear.

A distinctive feature of the Conquest Heritage is the screw-down case back, which often features an enameled medallion with the Conquest collection logo , evoking the original designs. To further maintain the vintage aesthetic , Heritage reissues often use plexiglass instead of sapphire, as is the case with our watch.

Characteristics:

• Reference: L1.611.4
• Movement: Automatic
• Material: Steel
• Case : Steel with screw-down case back and Conquest medallion
• Diameter: 35mm
• Dial: Silvered with applied hour markers, Dauphine hands and date at 12 o’clock
• Bracelet : Blue leather, not original
• Closure: Non-original tang buckle
• Crystal: Plexiglas
• Technical functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and calendar
• Year: Unknown (2000s)
• Box and Documentation : No
• Condition : Excellent

In conclusion, our Longines Conquest Heritage L1.611.4 is an elegant and timeless timepiece that captures the essence of the original Conquest watches while offering the reliability of a modern automatic movement . It is a versatile piece suitable for any occasion and embodies the quality and Swiss watchmaking tradition of Longines .

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