$1,950
New Longines 41mm HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games, Black Dial, Stainless Steel Bracelet, Ref. L3.781.4.59.6
As the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Longines presents the HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games. This exclusive edition, limited to 2,022 pieces, celebrates one of the world’s greatest sporting events, which sees athletes from over 70 Commonwealth nations and territories compete against each other. The watches in this line are distinguished by their daring design, taking up the codes of diving and aimed at demanding athletes. Water-resistance to 300m, a uni-directional rotating bezel, a screw down crown and case back, and a double security folding clasp with an integrated diving extension piece are all features that emphasis the style of these timepieces. Limited to 2,022 pieces, the HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games watch proudly displays the vivid colors of the event logo on its black ceramic bezel, as well as on the minute track of its black sunray dial. Its 41mm steel case contains an exclusive self winding movement with a silicon balance spring to ensure high precision and a longer life span. These characteristics further enhance high level performance and allow Longines to provide this watch with a 5 year warranty. To accentuate the uniqueness of this model, the case back is engraved with the Birmingham 2022 logo and “Limited Edition 1 out of 2,022”. A stainless steel bracelet completes this timepiece with sporty and modern lines.
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| Band Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Band Type | Bracelet |
| Bezel | Rotating, Uni-Directional, Ceramic |
| Box and Papers | Box and Papers |
| Brand | Longines |
| Caliber | L888 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 41mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Date |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 40mm – 42mm |
| Warranty | Factory Warranty |
| Item ID | 0005423 |
|---|---|
| Model # | L3.781.4.59.6 |
| Model Name | HydroConquest |
| Serial Number | 5381XXXX |
Because its trademark winged hourglass is the watch world’s oldest trademark, a person could understandably believe that Longines is the oldest watch company, although that is not the case. Formed in 1832 as a small workshop that assembled watches, it was not until later that the company grew into the brand we know as Longines. In 1867, Longines built a factory on a site that would give the company its name, a site known locally as “Les Longines,” (the long-meadows.) Longines blossomed in the meadows and by 1929, had won an amazing ten Grand Prix awards. A Grand Prix was a competition between watchmakers where they presented watches of high degree of accuracy and complication. When these exhibitions ceased, Longines had won more than any other watch company. Longines had a long association with aviators, including Charles Lindberg that was largely based on an innovative watch that used a calibrated bezel to calculate longitude in flight. But their remarkable aviation success was surpassed when in 1936, they developed what many believe to be one of the finest chronograph movements ever designed, the caliber 13ZN. The SWATCH group gave life to the company when quartz movements replaced the more expensive mechanical movements. Today, Longines continues as a brand known for producing affordable and well-crafted timepieces in keeping with its long tradition. Its heritage in aviation and exploration on the land and sea is celebrated with the reintroduction of the Longines celebrated historical models.
