The ability to blend an invaluable historical legacy with cutting-edge technology is the true hallmark of Longines. Following the resounding success of the model introduced in 2024 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its most iconic line, the Saint-Imier brand is expanding this historic saga. The new Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve arrives on the market, combining its most celebrated mechanical complication with a refreshing contemporary execution.
A Tribute to the Groundbreaking 1959 Design
The Conquest collection holds a place of honor in world watchmaking, being the first Longines line to have its name officially protected in 1954 by the Federal Intellectual Property Office in Bern. However, the direct inspiration for this piece takes us back to 1959, the year the brand revolutionized the display of remaining energy with the iconic reference 9028.
That historic design—distinguished by its lack of typical power reserve hands or sub-dials—is now updated with a captivating light blue opaline dial. This hue brings an air of relaxed modernity without ever compromising the piece’s purely classic and refined essence.
The Mechanical Magic of Central Rotating Discs
The true visual and technical heart of this timepiece lies in its patented and exclusive Longines complication: the central power reserve. Its operation is a dynamic and intuitive spectacle of micro-engineering:
- Baton Indicator: A small marker located on the central disc indicates the remaining energy on an external scale graduated from “64” to “0” hours.
- Continuous Dynamism: When manually winding via the crown or through the natural movement of the wrist, the discs rotate subtly and constantly, altering the dial’s landscape in real time.
This subtle complication shares the spotlight with elegant «skyscraper» style hands, equipped with Super-LumiNova® treatment for optimal legibility in any lighting condition. Furthermore, it keeps intact the characteristic trapezoidal date window symmetrically placed at 12 o’clock.
Two Style Variations: Steel or Grey Leather
To adapt to the demands of the modern collector, Longines offers this model in two configurations that transform its wrist presence:
- Stainless Steel Bracelet Version: Delivers a distinctly contemporary image. The bracelet integrates seamlessly with the polished and brushed finishes of the 38 mm case, featuring a double-security folding clasp equipped with a precise micro-adjustment system.
- Grey Leather Strap Version: Ideal for enthusiasts looking to enhance the watch’s purely vintage and nostalgic character, equipped with a heritage-style pin buckle.
Exclusive Calibre L896.5: Resilience and High Precision
Beating beneath the screw-down transparent case back is the Calibre L896.5, a mechanical self-winding movement developed exclusively for the brand. This engine stands out for incorporating a silicon hairspring, an extremely lightweight and anti-magnetic material that protects the watch against daily thermal variations and magnetic fields.
Thanks to these advanced mechanical properties, the movement delivers an extended power reserve of up to 72 hours and allows Longines to back the timepiece with a solid 5-year international warranty.
Technical Specifications: Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve
| Technical Specification | Official Model Detail (2026 Edition) |
|---|---|
| Featured Reference | L1.648.4.92.6 (Stainless steel bracelet version) |
| Collection Origin | Inspired by the original 1959 Conquest automatic model (Ref. 9028) |
| Movement | Mechanical self-winding, exclusive Calibre L896.5 |
| Balance Spring Tech | Silicon hairspring (resistant to magnetic fields and temperature changes) |
| Power Reserve | Up to 72 hours of total autonomy |
| Special Display | Central power reserve via two coaxial rotating discs (64 to 0 hours scale) |
| Case Material | Stainless steel with alternating satin-brushed and polished finishes |
| Dimensions | 38 mm diameter |
| Crystal | Box-shaped sapphire crystal with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides |
| Dial | Light blue opaline, silver applied indexes, and trapezoidal date aperture at 12 o’clock |
| Hands | «Skyscraper» style with Super-LumiNova® inserts |
| Case Back | Transparent and screw-down for movement viewing |
| Crown | Screw-down, engraved with the historic winged hourglass emblem |
| Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50 meters / 165 feet) |
| Bracelet/Strap Options | Steel bracelet with folding clasp and micro-adjustment / Grey leather strap with heritage buckle |
| Commercial Warranty | Official 5-year Longines warranty |
| Price | leather – 4.250€ , steel – 4.450€ |
