An automatic watch, delicate in its size (36mm), its very thin thickness, its sapphire blue cabochon as a Cartier signature but especially by the brilliance it gives off whatever the light. I changed the original strap for a custom-made blue crocodile strap in the color of the sword-shaped hands, here it is sublimated. The folding clasp lets the ends of the strap disappear, this one is very successful! The only problem is that the watch is fragile and can scratch easily.

Delicate and refined

41mm quartz watch. Watch purchased with a chocolate brown leather strap. This is my first beautiful watch that I had for my 20th birthday, since then I can't do without it. 8 years later, I gave it a real youthful look with a metal strap and my watch is alive again, it has nothing to do with it. It is sporty and robust. I wear it every day, whether it's to go to work, play sports or whatever. The only small problem is its size, I would have loved it in 39mm given my small wrist.

Sporty but not too much

The Longines brand was created in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in Saint-Imier, located in the Swiss Jura. First registered watch brand, Longines shares a large part of its history with the rise of sports, the two worlds having in common values ​​of tradition, precision and elegance. This DNA has allowed the brand to launch models that have marked watchmaking history, such as the Longines Chronograph 13ZN or the Longines HydroConquest.
The current Longines range offers classic watches like the Longines DolceVita or the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/master_collection">Longines Master Collection</a>, as well as sports watches like the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/legend_diver"> Longines Legend Diver</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/conquest"> Longines Conquest</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/spirit"> Longines Spirit</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/hydroconquest"> Longines HydroConquest</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/ultra-chron"> Longines Ultra-Chron</a>. Longines has also been involved in polar and aerial expeditions, providing precise measuring instruments to explorers to calculate longitude and latitude. Indeed, it is notably the brand which was chosen by Charles Lindbergh to design a navigation watch during his famous transatlantic flight in 1927. The watch, called <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/longines/lindbergh_hour_angle">Longines Lingbergh Hour Angle</a>, was used to determine the position of Lindbergh's plane during the historic flight.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Longines watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Longines watches sold on the brand's website vary between $900 and $8,950 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay $1,950 for a Longines Hydroconquest and $3,500 for a Longines Spirit Zulu Time.
The brand Longines is owned by the Swatch Group like the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/omega">Omega</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/tissot"> Tissot</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breguet"> Breguet</a> or<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/blancpain"> Blancpain</a> and produces around 1,700,000 watches per year, all models combined. Longines is part of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Top most popular Swiss watch brands ranking</a>. To choose the Longines model that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real owner experience.
(Updated December 2023)

This is one of my vintages that I wear the most because it is so fine, endearing and luminous with its applied indexes, its logo, its solid gold crown. Its background with the gold and enamel insert and its fish that does not like water. Its slightly faded linen dial attests that it has lived well since 1961 but it works perfectly. Its date window at 12 o'clock. A brand that deserves to be even better known because there are so many rarities.

Lovely vintage with linen dial and gold indexes and crown

The Longines Conquest GMT is the first Swiss watch I bought. It was this one, along with the first watches of my adolescence (Seiko, Casio) that got me started in watchmaking. I was looking for a Swiss watch, with a recognized watchmaking history, automatic and with, if possible, a complication that was a bit nice and different from what we see, like dates or days. All that in a "content" budget, namely under the 1500€ mark. I found all that in this Longines. Its blue sunray dial is magnificent and the red hand of the second time zone contrasts with the dial and gives it a sporty side. You should know that this watch is quite thick and quite heavy to wear. Despite these two small flaws (as well as a slightly noisy oscillating weight but hey...), it remains quite pleasant to wear and remains a special piece in my eyes. It is water-resistant to 5 Bars, remains relatively precise over the hours and days, which makes it a perfect "daily". She is and will remain the one who made me put my finger in the Watchmaking gears.

My First Swiss Watch, the Longines Conquest GMT.

This Longines has a very special place in my collection. After having the "heritage" version from 2014, I couldn't help but think of the original version from 1954. So I sold the first one while waiting to find a good example of a vintage Conquest. Finally, in 2022, I found exactly what I was looking for with this watch in superb condition, with the 19.AS movement, which represents for me the embodiment of Longines' know-how and attention to detail of the case, dial and movement, without compromise. So here we have a watch resistant to water, magnetism, shocks, designed to meet the challenges of exploring the modern world that the second half of the 20th century was destined for. A robust and sophisticated watch, with a degree of finishing equal to the finest watchmaking productions of the time. Yes, the main rubies of the movement are set in gold chatons, the indices are solid gold, and the back of the case features a deep blue enamel motif (the steel and gold-plated versions have a green enamel medallion). A watch that evokes all the attributes of modern watchmaking and Swiss watchmaking tradition simultaneously. For me it is an extraordinary watch, a distillation of history that transports me into its universe and makes the flame of passion burn within me.

A vintage solid gold explorer

I present to you my Longines Conquest Automatic in 41mm.
This is a watch that arrived in my collection at a time when I no longer had a watch collection, having been burgled. So I was looking for an extremely versatile watch, ready to accompany me everywhere without flinching, to work, on an adventure or in the evening.
The Longines Conquest remains an enigma in my watchmaking journey: it is a watch that I first discovered in images, via different photos and videos, and systematically, I wondered what people could find in it: it is not particularly beautiful (I would go so far as to say that I found it rather ugly), not particularly original, nothing crazy... then I saw it in real life in London, and I can't really explain why, but it caught my eye. Then a few months later, passing by an AD, it was love at first sight (especially with a discount of 400chf!).

Coming to the watch itself: it's a big watch, with 41mm in diameter and 50mm from lug to lug. On the other hand, where many people seem to find that it's a bit larger than it says, I don't quite agree. It's a thin watch (11.7mm), with plunging lugs, which allows it to fit a lot of wrists (and I have a very small wrist of 15.5~16cm).
300m of water resistance for this piece, which is absurd, but nevertheless very cool!

The finishes are excellent considering its price, with many very well-made polished surfaces, a crown with an original design. The deep black lacquered dial brings very pretty reflections and plays of light, it's probably my favorite detail. The set of hands is very pretty, with two facets, and even prettier in the version with painted indexes and luminescent paint on the hands.
The bracelet is very nicely made with an elegant butterfly clasp. Downside, it will be difficult for you to adjust it perfectly to your liking, given that there is no kind of micro-adjustment. You will have to deal with half links, but in my case it is either slightly tight or too wide...

The movement is a Longines L888, derived from an ETA 2892: excellent reliability and more than proven movement, crazy precision (my copy runs at -2sec/day). Completely satisfied on this side!

On the downsides:
- It is a heavy watch on its steel bracelet (188 grams all the same), we do not forget it!
- Enjoy the moment when you see it immaculate in the store, because it will be scratched the next second! It is a scratch magnet, it is terrible! For my part, I like objects that live so it does not bother me at all, but if you are maniacs, run away!
- The original bracelet and its lack of micro-adjustments which can make it uncomfortable to wear for some wrists, inherent to the butterfly buckle...
- If you like it to be bright, it's the same, run away because it's sincerely crap aha!

But I forget all that and forgive it because beyond the fact that I love it enormously, it has a real emotional dimension which means that whatever happens, I would never part with it!

For 1250chf/1400e, you will have a real Swiss watch from one of the most important manufacturers in the history of watchmaking, a reliable, robust and precise movement, excellent finishes and a look so cool and versatile!

The best all-purpose Swiss watch for under €1,500

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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