1954 – 2014: Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of its Conquest line

Watches | 26 August 2014

This year, Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of the filing of the patent for its “Conquest” brand. To mark this occasion, the Swiss watch company is launching its Conquest Heritage 1954-2014, a selection of timepieces based directly on the very first Conquest watches. Available in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, these numbered models, issued in limited series, boast the same dials that made the name “Conquest” famous among the general public. And just like the original versions, the case back of these commemorative pieces is decorated with a gold and enamel medallion, the “gold seal of Longines quality”.

On 5 May 1954, Longines registered the name “Conquest” with the Swiss Federal Intellectual Property Office. Appreciated as much for their precision as for their design, the first pieces in this line immediately won the hearts of the general public. The name Conquest was soon associated with timing great feats, notably for calculating the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. Sporty and yet elegant, the Conquest models underline the importance of living life to the full and making the best of one’s time.

 

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