Respectable Members

Apart from the vintage Longines chronograph and vintage diver watches, what other Longines watches are worth collecting?

Thank-you.

 

The Ultra-Chron series of high beat movements have some crossover appeal - Longines collectors and 36K bph collectors seek out the good examples.

Both automatic and manual wind Flagships are very popular. The 34x autos and 30L manual wind calibers are the most desired, and the manual 285 is no slouch. There are other movements that Longines rebadged which are fine calibers. The automatic 380 is a Cyma 480 that has a very efficient winding system that's best described as a dual Pellaton and the manual 490 is based on a Marvin 700 that also spawned some Election calibers.

Conquests were Longines' top line from it's inception in the mid 50's into the mid 60's.

Admirals are very popular because the same world class movements in Flagships and Conquests can be had for less money.

 

Respectable Member ulackfocus

Thanks for the information and I appreciate.

I think I like the Conquest above the rest, since some of them come in with an 18k solid gold mirror dial. Is there any chance you or some other respectable members may be able to post in this forum, the various Conquests available, with or without the mirror 18k solid gold dial, in yellow or pink gold, gold-capping or stainless-steel?

Thank-you.

 

Don't know how I missed your request, but here are a few for you.

Conquest Power Reserve caliber 294 in 18ct:




Conquest caliber 290 in ss:




Conquest caliber 291 in 18ct:




Prior to the 290 series, the Conquest line was powered by the 19AS (Automatic with center Sweep seconds) and 19ASD (Automatic with center Sweep seconds and Date) calibers. Don't own any currently although I've had one or two in the past. Looking for the perfect 19ASD for my collection, and a pink gold capped with black dial would be the ultimate addition.

 

What about this strange fellow ..??

 

That's got Philly bling written all over it

 

More like Pennsyltucky bling. It would look WAY more natural with a Steeler's logo.

 

Respectable Member ulackfocus

All three are lovely and thank you.

The Power-reserve in 18k solid gold is not often seen and it is in top condition. I am sure many Longines lovers will love this one.

Thank-you.