Longines Conquest Ref. 9000 /10 vintage wristwatch, circa 1957

Longines Conquest Ref. 9000 /10 vintage wristwatch, circa 1957
A handsome stainless steel automatic centre seconds wristwatch two-tone dial

The Longines Conquest was launched in 1954. Today the model is recognised as one of the most iconic of Longines’ vintage models. The dial of this example is in exceptional condition with a superb two-tone finish. The bold steel casing has a screw-down back, centred with a gold plaque bearing Longines’ water-resistant fish logo and heightened with green enamel. The watch is powered by the Longines calibre 19AS, one of the company’s earliest automatic movements.

To mark the Conquest’s 60th anniversary, Longines has recently announced the release of a limited edition, heritage Conquest model, which very closely copies the original Conquest designs.

Technical details

Longines automatic calibre 19AS movement, lever escapement, 19 jewels, compensation balance, 18,000 BPH, Incabloc shock absorber; silvered two-tone dial, applied twin-faceted numerals with luminescent accents above the quarters and below the intervening hours, luminescent hands (please note that luminescence will have naturally dulled with age),applied winged Longines emblem; polished stainless steel case, screw-down satin finished case back centred with gold plaque with Longines fish logo heightened with green enamel, Longines winding crown; case, dial, movement and crown signed.

Measurements

Diameter excluding crown: 35mm
Length including lugs: 43mm
Depth to centre of crystal: 12.5mm
Strap width/lug gauge: 18mm