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New Longines HydroConquest Gets GMT, 72hr Reserve & More

The Longines range is constantly being revamped and updated and the latest HydroConquest dive watch is a classic example. It now boasts 300m of water resistance, up from the old 200m benchmark. Plus there’s a GMT hand, which makes this more of an all-rounder wristwatch, not just a diver. The new colours also include a nice bottle green which we think is the collectors choice, … Continue reading New Longines HydroConquest Gets GMT, 72hr Reserve & More

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Best of The New Year Watch Sales, Discounts & Deals

Plenty of choice online now that Christmas is over, so let’s get into it. TORGOEN The T9 Blackbird GMT model is back in the line up, and it’s reduced from £200 to £160. The 42mm black and orange sporty number has a mineral glass crystal, silicone strap and 100m of water resistance. Torgoen claim the lume is bright enough to last for up to 8 … Continue reading Best of The New Year Watch Sales, Discounts & Deals

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Watches of Switzerland Ltd Edition Longines

Watches of Switzerland has just launched its collab edition of the Longines Hydro Conquest. This is a mainstay watch for Longines and arguably offers prestige value at that under £2000 entry point. In fact some Hydro Conquest models can be found at around £1000 on special Sale, or end of line deals. This new one looks sharp and here’s the word from WOS; Longines unveiled … Continue reading Watches of Switzerland Ltd Edition Longines

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Longines Ultra Chron Box Edition

The Longines Ultra Chron is one of the most collectable models from its 1960s era. A dive watch with a high beat movement was something of a rarity back then and this new Box edition offers that old school style with modern tech. Not a diver though, more of an adventure sport all-rounder. Here’s the word on this 36,000bph watch; Inspired by the original Longines … Continue reading Longines Ultra Chron Box Edition

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New: Longines Spirit Zulu Time

Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a watch that celebrates aviation history and the zest for exploration and progress that underpinned the first 25 years or so of manned flight. We love the blue dial variant best, but the green bezel and black dial option is handsome as you like too. You get a 42mm case, sapphire crystal, GMT hour hand, with an L844 movement inside … Continue reading New: Longines Spirit Zulu Time

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Longines Silver Arrow: Vintage Style, Modern Tech

Longiones are really whizzing them out of the factory doors right now. This one channels the vintage vibe, so say hello to the Silver Arrow, which is a perfect name for a Mercedes enthusiast who collects older style watches. What we love about this watch; Timeless styling details 38.5mm case – perfect compromise Box crystal Here’s the press info; Longines Silver Arrow breathes life back into … Continue reading Longines Silver Arrow: Vintage Style, Modern Tech

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New Longines Diver: 36mm or 42mm, Choice is Yours

Longines has a new dive model, here’s the press info; Since it was launched in 2007, The Longines Legend Diver Watch has attracted an impressive legion of fans who are drawn to its dynamic, clean expression of the brand’s rich dive watch heritage. The story continues with colourful new models featuring sand beige, ash grey, royal blue and vivid burgundy. Along with a global reputation … Continue reading New Longines Diver: 36mm or 42mm, Choice is Yours

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Longines Hydro Conquest: Commonwealth Games Edition

Longines have  a special Commonwealth Games edition of their Hydro Conquest model, which could be a collectors item one day, although we think a standard one looks pretty cool too. Here’s the word; Price in the UK is £1600 for the steel bracelet Commonwealth 2022 edition. You could buy the standard Hydro Conquest model and colour in the bezel numbers using Airfix paint. No, don’t … Continue reading Longines Hydro Conquest: Commonwealth Games Edition

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