Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec Eclipse or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec Eclipse is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $1,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec Eclipse or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Lum-Tec Eclipse wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec Eclipse or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Lum-Tec Eclipse is rated to 101m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lum-Tec Eclipse or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lum-Tec Eclipse.

What movement does the Lum-Tec Eclipse run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec Eclipse uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Lum-Tec EclipsevsLongines CONQUEST

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

eclipse-e6

MSRP $695

Longines CONQUEST

L3.830.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Eclipse42mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Eclipse40h

CONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

Eclipse101m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Eclipse$695

CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

—

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49.1mm

Lug Width

—

21mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

101m

100m

Caseback

Solid

Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Green

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$695

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest for its exceptional finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many highlighting its smooth winding action and comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a common drawback, and some find the polished surfaces prone to scratches. Accuracy figures range from -2s/d to -6s/d, and the power reserve is 72 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its blend of elegance and sportiness at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's eye-catching sunray finish and elegant design are consistently praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived lack of quality are noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet's quality, with one comparing it favorably to a Tudor Jubilee while another found it lacking.

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