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The Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve is widely praised for its beautiful, timeless, 1959-inspired dial and unique central power reserve indicator, with owners considering it a top dress watch in its price segment. Reviewers highlight its balanced layout and contemporary 38mm size, while some owners find the short lugs contribute to a comfortable wear. The watch features a modern 72-hour power reserve movement and is priced at $3,800. One reviewer notes the lugs are not curved enough, potentially creating a gap with the strap, though owners report the alligator strap softens with wear and some find the watch slightly chunky. A potential frustration for some owners is the power reserve indicator not always resetting to the same position when fully wound. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve highly for its handsome vintage aesthetic and unique power reserve complication at an appropriate price.
3 Variants
Retail MSRP
$4,300
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Static data
Case
38mm
Power Reserve
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Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
50m
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Case Dimensions
Diameter38mm
Thickness12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug45.6mm
Lug Width19mm
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Case Build
MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance50m
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Crystal & Dial
CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlack with Silver Counters
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Movement
Caliber
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
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Design Language
Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell
The Longines CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE (ref. L1.648.4.52.2) is an automatic watch, with a 38mm stainless steel case, 12.3mm thick, powered by the L896 movement. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $4,300.