The Watch
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The Longines Conquest line was first introduced in 1954, embodying the classic mid-century dress watch design. The clean, straightforward design led to the success of this line, which allowed the brand to create various iterations of the model. This particular piece dates from 1969 and houses a calibre 431 movement which beats away at 36,000 bph, 10 beats per second!
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The 37mm Tonneau shaped case offers you something different on the Wrist whilst radiating sheer quality, it's evident Longines didn't penny pinch when creating this guy. We've paired this with a new Stainless Steel Bracelet that is really making this Longines sing.
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Age: c.1969
Reference: 1523-1
Movement: Automatic with Centre Sweep Seconds.
Calibre: 431
Timekeeping: Good, well within the reasonable expectations.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Longine Factory Dial.
Dial: Original Longine Factory Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: without/with Crown: 37mm/37.7mm End to End: 39mm
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal. Not original.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal. Not original.
Crown: Correct Original Longines signed Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: New 18mm Condor Stainless Steel Bracelet.
Lug Width: 18mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- This baby is all Steel!
- Attractive Tonneau case design.
- Fantastic quality high beat Movement.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some minor marks to Case and Scratches to Crystal.
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Overall this Longines is in very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in very nice condition.
The Steel Case is in very nice order, it boasts its original finish but does have some age related scratches throughout.
Caseback markings are very nice.
Original Crown.
Crystal is in good shape but does have some very minor marks.
Hands are in good nick.