Replica Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve
Conquest, one of the most iconic collections of Swiss luxury watchmaker Longines, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Conquest, launched in 1954, is the first Longines collection to receive trademark protection from the Federal Intellectual Property Office in Bern, Switzerland. It has enjoyed steady popularity for many years with its neat silhouette, classic design, and high-precision movement.
The Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve, newly introduced to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Conquest collection in 2024, is an automatic model (Ref. 9028) released in 1959 among the countless historical timepieces of the long-running Conquest line. Directly inspired by . The addition of ‘Heritage’, meaning ‘heritage’, in the collection name adds to the meaning of a tribute reprint product paying tribute to a historical model. Above all, just like the original model, the power reserve is indicated by a rotating disc in the center of the dial. This type of power reserve indicator was first introduced by Longines at the time. By reinterpreting the characteristic display in a modern way, we provide another option for modern replica watches lovers.
The Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve is available in three variations with different dial colors. In common, the case diameter is 38mm and the thickness is 12.3mm, and the front box-shaped sapphire crystal is used to emphasize a unique retro impression. The concave dial is available in soft off-white champagne, gray anthracite, and matte black, and each color dial has a slightly different finish. Here, 12 applique indexes in three different materials and colors are attached, thin, long, faceted and polished yellow gold (champagne dial), rose gold (anthracite dial), and silver (black dial), and the city’s high-rise The uniquely shaped hands, which emphasize that they were inspired by buildings, are also treated with the same material and design, and the center is coated with Superluminova, which glows dark green in the dark, ensuring sufficient readability in any environment.
As with the original version from 1959, the date is displayed through a window at 12 o’clock on the dial, the old brand logo is printed below it, and the Conquest and Automatic Vintage logos are printed at the symmetrical 6 o’clock position. And the most important power reserve indicator can be seen in the center of the dial. As the outer disk with the power reserve number printed on it rotates, the current power reserve is indicated by the direction of the blunt tip, like a spatula, among the lines running through the center. Just looking at the overall appearance of the dial, it closely resembles the original. Just looking at the authentic and meticulous reproduction of the company’s classic design makes one exclaim that Longines is well-versed in reproduction design.
The movement common to all three color dial versions is the new Longines Exclusive Automatic Caliber L896.5. Based on the ETA A31.L11 (ETA 2892 base), it is equipped with a silicon balance spring that is not affected by magnetism, adjusts the calendar position, and adds a unique power reserve module. It vibrates 25,200 times per hour (3.5 hertz) and guarantees a power reserve of about 3 days (72 hours), and the screw-type see-through case back allows you to enjoy a special movement that can only be found at Longines within the Swatch Group. Of course, since silicone parts are used, you can enjoy the benefits of a generous 5-year international quality warranty. The strap is a black or gray alligator leather strap depending on the dial color and fastened with a steel buckle.
The Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve, introduced to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Conquest, is released as a regular model rather than a limited edition, and includes a champagne dial (Ref. L1.648.4.78.2), anthracite dial (Ref. L1.648.4.62.2), and a black dial. (Ref. L1.648.4.52.2) Likewise, the domestic launch price for each was set at 5.2 million won. If you are interested, please contact the replica Longines boutique in your nearest department store.