Conquest Deluxe 1950s v 1960s

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COYI

·Jun 22, 2020

Here's my pair of rose gold Conquest Deluxe watches. The one on the right is from 1955 and the left from 1965. It's interesting to see how the design evolved from the beefier case of the 1950s to the more slender and angular one 10 years later.

Edited: Jun 22, 2020

 

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imfagent449

·Jun 22, 2020

I stopped breathing. Just beautiful.

I think it is hard to make a watch feel like it is special without it being gaudy. Longines had such an exceptional execution with these models.

They are each clearly designs from their time. Even the circular gold chapter ring (not sure what it is called) is more fancy with the 60s version. It is a 291 or 35x?

I am more and more inclined to get rid of my more modern watches for one of these.

 

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seekingseaquest

·Jun 22, 2020

Jeez, dibs on both of those. I’m not sure which I like better..

 

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gbesq

·Jun 22, 2020

Really nice!

 

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COYI

·Jun 22, 2020

Thanks guys. The 1960s watch has case ref: 9025 with cal. 291 movement and the earlier watch is ref: 9003 with a 19AS movement.

Another detail to note is the difference in the finish of the gold dial. The 9025 has a brushed sunburst finish whilst the 9003 has a really interesting lacquer that gives it a kind of 'sparkly' effect.

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Masterofkarate

·Jul 20, 2020

Stunning

 

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Benbradstock

·Jul 23, 2020

Fantastic pair. And the beefy versus refined aesthetic can be seen in many products of those two decades. Look at a Cadillac from 1955 versus 1965 for an example…

 

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TimeODanaos

·Jul 29, 2020

COYI

Thanks guys. The 1960s watch has case ref: 9025 with cal. 291 movement and the earlier watch is ref: 9003 with a 19AS movement.

Superb pair, thanks for posting - it's a massive visual and aesthetic treat!

COYI

Another detail to note is the difference in the finish of the gold dial. The 9025 has a brushed sunburst finish whilst the 9003 has a really interesting lacquer that gives it a kind of 'sparkly' effect.

Didn't know that about the 60s version - learning all the time. As for the 1950s edition, it's one of those few very special dials I absolutely never tire of!

Edited: Aug 29, 2020

 

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Mr.Bliss

·Aug 28, 2020

Very nice indeed, beautiful watches