Longines Conquest Power Reserve (Retro Goodness)

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Longines is presenting the new CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE in a 38 mm diameter case. Self-winding mechanical movement, exclusive Longines calibre L896.5 with power reserve on rotating discs in the centre of the dial. An iconic model revisited in a champagne dial paired with an integrated black alligator leather strap to mark the Conquest collection’s 70th anniversary.

Пікірлер: 61

  • @ryan-cee
    @ryan-cee2 ай бұрын

    This is genuinely one of the most beautiful watches I’ve seen! Found my 30th birthday present to myself!

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    2 ай бұрын

    I like your thinking 👍🏻

  • @Kpiotr
    @Kpiotr6 ай бұрын

    I need a Longines in my life. Solely for the reason they make all their reissues so spot on these days.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Well the can't go wrong with this one mate, the dial is just perfect

  • @mk7machinist687

    @mk7machinist687

    5 ай бұрын

    Almost perfect accept the 19mm strap size. I’ll forgive it though. This one’s definitely in the running for a next watch.

  • @jonathanbaldwin8810
    @jonathanbaldwin88106 ай бұрын

    Took delivery of one in champagne this afternoon. Such a good looking watch I couldn’t resist it.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    It really is a stunner congratulations

  • @JimLecinski
    @JimLecinski6 ай бұрын

    just 45mm Lug-to-Lug! wowza, great. Longines getting the message to stop it with the looong lugs they always used to do.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    As you say Jim 45 is a refreshing lug to lug size from them

  • @cfcok5389
    @cfcok5389Ай бұрын

    Excellent review on a watch I have just treated myself to a classic watch luv it

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video Ive also review the dark Silver model to 👍🏻

  • @robertlock6041
    @robertlock60416 ай бұрын

    As you say Barry, this one is a winner... thanks for sharing it.🙂🍻

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    When I saw it, I know I had to review it Bob I love the dial 😎

  • @robertlock6041

    @robertlock6041

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ClickSpringReview 👍

  • @Tuneitupful
    @Tuneitupful6 ай бұрын

    Barry, I have been waiting for someone to review this, and yet again, you have delivered 👍🏽🙂

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Cheers Sir :)

  • @philbooth5570
    @philbooth55706 ай бұрын

    Superb piece. Love the black dial.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    It truly is Phil, I've not seen the black model in the metal yet

  • @evanssm1
    @evanssm14 ай бұрын

    The power reserve works differently from the way it's described in the video: basically, when you charge the watch (through hand winding or movement) the central disk moves clockwise to show the increased charge. However, as the power runs down, unless you add to the power reserve (by winding or wear) the central disk remains static. The reduction in the power reserve is shown by the movement of the central hand.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers from the heads up 👍🏻

  • @Z-S-H
    @Z-S-H6 ай бұрын

    awesome longenes to cover!

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Its just so good looking this one what's not to like about it

  • @raymondcragg7282
    @raymondcragg72826 ай бұрын

    Got to get one. It is beautiful.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep it sure is , which colour would you go for ?

  • @stavros_katsopr
    @stavros_katsopr6 ай бұрын

    The catalogue of Longines was, is and will remain amazingly interesting. A brand that IS a watchmaker. Just kudos... PS I love white/off white/cream/campagne dials, but i'd get the grey here, has a modern+classic combo tough to beat.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    I haven't seen the other colours in the metal yet but if a get the chance I would like to compare them all side by side

  • @FishplateFilms
    @FishplateFilms5 ай бұрын

    Indeed a beautiful watch....and having a truly "useful" complication is a bonus! I'm pulling the plug on one of these in the next week or so with the Champagne dial. Having a medium wrist, the 38mm is perfect and I my look at getting a light brown strap with it to change it up now and then? Thanks for the review and for making my mind up on this timepiece. Cheers Gregg.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    5 ай бұрын

    Always glad to help Sir, I think the brown strap well look great I strongly recommend John at instagram.com/black_isle_leatherwork/# great prices and world wide postage plus I know hes getting a load more leather hides coming in

  • @1millionstartups
    @1millionstartups6 ай бұрын

    First look I thought it was another refurb goodness from your side gig, but what a beaut. I think gray works better for me because it's easier to read than this gold on gold/yellow. Very mid-century and Mad Men vibe, except they don't have any 34mm+ watches back then. I know Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is not in the same class but would love to see one (there is a gold SRE014 coming out soon) next to this to see if this Longines is worth the $3800.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    A gold model that sounds interesting I'll keep my eye out for that one 👍🏻

  • @jeanlefranc3817
    @jeanlefranc38176 ай бұрын

    I like the rotating power reserve central disc re-issue concept, the date window at 12 and the whole back catalogue of Longines watches No so convinced by the 1980's styled "automatic", the vertical brushing of the case, the display caseback (doesn't make a lot of sense on a watch inspired by the 50s) and the large polished and shiny parts. would look brilliant in rosegold with a solid caseback, but that's another story

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    The Automatic font is a carry over from the 1959 model Jeanie

  • @jeanlefranc3817

    @jeanlefranc3817

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ClickSpringReview whao. They were quite in advance. Still, I don’t like it.

  • @deannoble673
    @deannoble6736 ай бұрын

    Beautiful watch. It's a good battle between Longines and Tudor at their price range. I wonder if that strap can have a deployant clasp rather than a tang buckle.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    You could alway fit a deployant clasp to it Dean that would be no problem

  • @Make_SPQR_Great_Again
    @Make_SPQR_Great_Again4 ай бұрын

    nice long jean

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers it is a very classic model from them

  • @airborneranger-ret
    @airborneranger-ret6 ай бұрын

    Liked and subbed

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🫡

  • @Hectorsdad
    @Hectorsdad6 ай бұрын

    Very nice. I think you are going to have to change your allegiance from Sinn to Longines based on the number of their watches you’ve reviewed in the last few months.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    They just keep bringing out one stunning model after another what can I say :)

  • @mohamadyassine3953
    @mohamadyassine39535 ай бұрын

    Really nice and simple review. But at 4:30 you say that the power reserve is currently at full power showing the 64 hours mark, yet the specification of the watch says 72 power reserve.. Can you please explain it.. Thank you,

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    5 ай бұрын

    It looks like they labeled it in increments of 16 and so 72 would of looked odd, So I'm thinking BUT could be wrong its a bit like your fuel tank in your car, were it stays a fill for a longer time because of the excess and after starts descending at a unformed rate. The power reserve looks great but has to be one of the hardest to understand in the watch world Sir

  • @nenadcubric2663
    @nenadcubric26636 ай бұрын

    I would rather have that date window without that frame

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah I can see where your coming from there Nena

  • @chi1057
    @chi10576 ай бұрын

    Longines seems incapable of making even lug widths for some reason 🤔 however a lovely looking watch although too dressy for me. Thanks Barry.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    Many companies have started using odd number sizes with there straps these day

  • @jjjones1
    @jjjones16 ай бұрын

    Can you explain the power reserve complication in depth? I don't understand why there is 2 rotating discs. Shouldn't the inner disc stay stationary and the outer disc rotate to indicate power reserve? Or shouldn't the outer disc stay stationary and the inner disc move? I don't understand why need both rotate... This has been bugging me and no website or video actually explains how/why the power reserve works like this.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    I was going to do a short video for you about it but then I found out I have no idea Jones lol it makes no sense Sorry

  • @jjjones1

    @jjjones1

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ClickSpringReview thanks mate. I found the instruction manual on the official site. Basically there's no special need for both discs to be rotatable. I guess it's done by design for no reason.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    @@jjjones1 I read the same one and couldn’t figure out what the inner disc was for 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @timothywebb5100
    @timothywebb51004 ай бұрын

    Can I ask how would it fit for a larger wrist,don’t like my watches too tight .

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    4 ай бұрын

    You should be ok for a 7.5inch but the other option is just buy a longer strap there not expensive Timothy

  • @timothywebb5100

    @timothywebb5100

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ClickSpringReview 👍

  • @rolandoetjen9550
    @rolandoetjen95505 ай бұрын

    The date is too far in the center of the dial because the movement is too small.

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    5 ай бұрын

    I personally like the date position any higher and it would look like a jumping hour, The Longines L896.5 is pretty similar in size to the 2824 and I've never heard that as being to small Roland

  • @Arquelius
    @Arquelius6 ай бұрын

    Why didn't they add 10bar + screw down crown like they do in the standard conquest models 😢

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    6 ай бұрын

    It’s a dress watch so I guess they thought they didn’t need to sir

  • @Arquelius

    @Arquelius

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ClickSpringReview I'm definitely sure they could do it.. but didn't. oh these swiss men..

  • @nesquickchocolat9667
    @nesquickchocolat96674 ай бұрын

    No much space left on the dial I know but for me a Longines without is iconic wings hourglass symbol it's a shame 🫤 This watch is wonderful nonetheless👌

  • @ClickSpringReview

    @ClickSpringReview

    4 ай бұрын

    I've the new Year of the Dragon Longines in at the min for review you may like 👍🏻