Longines Conquest Heritage

Spruce · Aug 25, 2022

I’ve got two of these.

So far as the white dial is concerned, I’ve never had a problem matching a strap.

But with my black dial, none of the leather straps seem to work for me. The original black is too funereal and a variety of browns, tans etc, haven’t quite cut it for me.

I’m not normally a bracelet fan but @dougiedude posted his vintage Conquest today and I thought his bracelet pretty much nailed it.

I remembered that in my overflowing watchstrap box I had an ‘aftermarket' 'Omega' bracelet that I once wasted about £30 on.

But, I think it looks okay. What does anyone else think?

(Sorry for the dusty crystal photos)

Nupero · Aug 25, 2022

Looks good! Bracelets work well with black dials.

With straps I like how light brown/whisky compliments a black dial.

TimeODanaos · Aug 25, 2022

Spruce
I remembered that in my overflowing watchstrap box I had an ‘aftermarket' 'Omega' bracelet that I once wasted about £30 on.
But, I think it looks okay. What does anyone else think?
(Sorry for the dusty crystal photos)

Somehow, you absolutely nailed the end links. Terrific!

dougiedude · Aug 25, 2022

Yes!

That bracelet looks great!

The only leather strap that I think works with a black dial in general is light or medium brown 👍. Preferably with a sheen to it.

As always, your mileage may vary 😁.

iamvr · Aug 26, 2022

Pairing a black dial with straps can be a challenge. Here some inspiration perhaps. Apologies for the bad quality, quickly took a picture before leaving for work this morning.

LesXL · Aug 26, 2022

I also have trouble pairing my black dial watches with leather straps. Bracelets are indeed often the best option.

Great combo there, it fits it very nicely, and as said by others, end links look great.

dougiedude
... The only leather strap that I think works with a black dial in general is light or medium brown 👍. Preferably with a sheen to it...

I beg to differ 😀

Syrte · Sep 1, 2022

Spruce
I’ve got two of these.

So far as the white dial is concerned, I’ve never had a problem matching a strap.

But with my black dial, none of the leather straps seem to work for me. The original black is too funereal and a variety of browns, tans etc, haven’t quite cut it for me.

I’m not normally a bracelet fan but @dougiedude posted his vintage Conquest today and I thought his bracelet pretty much nailed it.

I remembered that in my overflowing watchstrap box I had an ‘aftermarket' 'Omega' bracelet that I once wasted about £30 on.

But, I think it looks okay. What does anyone else think?

(Sorry for the dusty crystal photos)

Looks good👍

I too like to pair black dials with other strap colors. (Below owblood and dark khaki green).

JohnLy · Sep 6, 2022

Black dial, rose gold hands and hour markers on a Taupe strap

BlueHands · Sep 7, 2022

Beautiful Conquest 👍

KiliWatch · Jan 24, 2023

Light grey and discrete orange (fx Bulangs 'city orange') work on my black vintage watches.

Longines Conquest Heritage

Spruce

Nupero

TimeODanaos

dougiedude

iamvr

LesXL

Syrte

JohnLy

BlueHands

KiliWatch

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