Which is cheaper, the Vaer Design Navy Solar or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Vaer Design Navy Solar is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,850 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,551 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Design Navy Solar or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Vaer Design Navy Solar wears larger at 36mm versus 30mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Design Navy Solar or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Design Navy Solar.

What movement does the Vaer Design Navy Solar run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Vaer Design Navy Solar runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines CONQUEST runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Vaer Design Navy SolarvsLongines CONQUEST

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

Vaer Design Navy Solar

c3-design-navy-usa-solar

MSRP $299

Longines CONQUEST

L3.320.4.97.6

MSRP $2,850

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Design Navy Solar36mm

CONQUEST30mm

Power Reserve

Design Navy Solar40h

CONQUEST45h

Water Resistance

Design Navy Solar100m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Design Navy Solar$299

CONQUEST$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Navy

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,850

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its high-quality finishing, versatile design, and exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability and solid build. Accuracy figures are generally positive, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day. However, several owners note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment, which can affect fit, and some find the lume to be weak or inconsistently applied across variants. One owner also mentioned the crown rubbing against the wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its blend of elegant design and robust build at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The perfectly balanced case size is a key strength of the Longines Conquest. A notable weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one preferring 38mm and the other 39mm.

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