Which is cheaper, the Longines CONQUEST or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines CONQUEST or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Longines CONQUEST wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Swordfish 3 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines CONQUEST or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Longines CONQUEST.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines CONQUEST or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish 3.

What movement does the Longines CONQUEST run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Longines CONQUESTvsZelos Swordfish 3

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

Longines CONQUEST

L3.830.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

Zelos Swordfish 3

swordfish-40mm-ss-coal

MSRP $399

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CONQUEST41mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

CONQUEST72h

Swordfish 340h

Water Resistance

CONQUEST100m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

CONQUEST$2,400

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Both sides

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Bronze

Indices

Applied indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L888.5

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

25,200 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$399

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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.

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.

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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