When was the last time you looked back at
the high-middle range of Swiss watches and gave it a thought? Perhaps, it is
time you do so. The range of watches in question here is perhaps one of the
most neglected segments in the entire market. Longines is one such watchmaker
that faces the consequences of this trend. Nonetheless, the brand houses some
of the best timepieces this generation has seen.
Two of the most popular collections in
Longines’ arsenal are the Conquest and the Heritage. The duo has established
themselves as cornerstones on which the brand thrives today. Both have their
merits and unique features that make them worthy companions on the wrist. The
Longines Conquest family is more of a modern take on watchmaking, whereas the
Longines Heritage collection, as the name suggests, is a rather classic
approach to quality watch building.
Longines
Conquest
Making its debut in 1954, the Conquest
watch family has evolved a lot since. The collection is one of the brand’s most
popular ones in the present day scenario. Perhaps, the best thing about the
collection is that it has been loved by athletes and adventurers as well as
common watch enthusiasts. These watches fit all types of styles and trends and
leave a long lasting impression due to their traditional mechanical and
not-so-traditional precision Quartz movements. At the very core of the watch,
is a precious concoction of traditional grandeur and avant-garde design.
Another key fact that separates the present
day Longines Conquest from the rest of the flock is that after over half a
century later, the collection not only still exists but is a major hit among
people who appreciate a little sportiness with their elegance.
Longines
Heritage
The Longines Heritage collection is like no
other. The collection, as the name suggests, has the style and panache of
historic Longines timepieces. What’s most interesting about the family is that
it manages to secure buyers’ interest in classic references without
compensating in quality at all.
The collection features watches such as the
Flagship Heritage, the Heritage Diver, and the Heritage Military. Longines is
one of the few brands in global luxury watches that still has a vast array of
historical references, and this clearly reflects on the Longines Heritage collection.
The Verdict
Speaking from a strict watch enthusiast’s
point of view, both the collections have their pros and cons. In the end, it is
solely dependent on the personal preference of the buyer as to which watch he
or she would narrow down on. One needs to identify oneself with the watch to
really love it. On a personal note, in terms of a modernistic approach to
watchmaking, the Conquest will obviously have the upper hand. But the Heritage
series is not far behind with its authentic mid-century aesthetics.
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