Introducing Exploring the HydroConquest GMT Longines Dive-GMT Watch with Four new colors

An authentic icon in the realm of sports timepieces, the HYDROCONQUEST series has been enriched with the introduction of new models.

Longines, a venerable Swiss watchmaker with a heritage tracing back to 1832, has consistently embodied the union of sophistication and high-performance watchmaking. Among its expansive array, the HydroConquest line stands as a testament to this dedication, this line has gained recognition for its refined visual appeal.

This year, longines added a new collection, the Longines HydroConquest GMT Collection. This extraordinary line seamlessly combines the practicality of a diving watch with the added utility of a GMT function, establishing it as a good partner for both explorers and travelers.

The HydroConquest GMT Collection represents a bold stride for Longines as they expand their HydroConquest line with a dive-GMT watch that seamlessly blends modern and classic influences. Featuring a 41mm stainless steel case, Additionally, there is an increase in the watch's thickness, transitioning from 11.9mm in the previous collection to 12.9mm in the new collection, along with water resistance up to 300m, this collection showcases a timeless design characterized by gently softened rounded lugs, carrying a lug-to-lug distance of 21mm.

The revamped Bi-idirectional bezel showcases a 15-minute countdown segment on its glossy ceramic insert, adorned with minute markers, and a luminescent dot within the triangle at 12 o’clock. While the incorporation of a 24-hour scale on the dial introduces the convenience of tracking dual time zones indicated by arrow-tipped hand filled with super luminova.

The HydroConquest GMT Collection features a sunray finish and makes its debut with a captivating array of dial options - brown, green, black, and blue. The watch's hands and hour markers are elegantly rendered in a gilt or silver tone and treated with Super-LumiNova for improved visibility, complemented by a convenient date window positioned at 3 o'clock.

Under the screw-down steel caseback, the watch is powered by the Caliber L844.5 movement, known for its heightened resistance to magnetic fields compared to the ISO 764 standard. The collection boasts a 72-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour. This ensures accurate timekeeping and reliability, even during extended journeys or diving expeditions. The inclusion of a silicon balance spring and anti-magnetic properties further enhances the precision of the movement, making it a reliable companion for travelers and explorers.

The HydroConquest GMT collection offers variations with black and blue dials, featuring options of either a stainless steel bracelet with a double-safety folding clasp or a rubber strap. On the other hand, the green and brown dial versions are available with a stainless steel bracelet or a beige NATO strap. The models equipped with a stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap have a price of CHF 2,600 which is approximately AED 10,800, while models with a NATO strap are priced at CHF 2,500 which is equivalent to  AED 10,500.

Technical specifications:
  1. Case: - brown dial, NATO strap, L3.790.4.66.2 
    - brown dial, steel bracelet, L3.790.4.66.6
    - green dial, NATO strap, L3.790.4.06.2
    - green dial, steel bracelet, L3.790.4.06.6
    - black dial, steel bracelet, L3.790.4.56.6
    - black dial, rubber strap, L3.790.4.56.9
    - blue dial, steel bracelet, L3.790.4.96.6
    - blue dial, rubber strap, L3.790.4.96.9 
 
  1. Case: Stainless steel, Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides, Case Back: Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back
  2. Diameter: 41 mm
  3. Height: 12.90 mm
  4. Lug width: 21 mm
  5. Water resistance: 300 metres
 
  1. Dial: Brown, green, black, or blue dials,Silvered polished hands with Super-LumiNova, Applied indexes filled with Super-LumiNova, date window at 3 o'clock, Bezel features a glossy ceramic insert at 12 o'clock, with minute markers, and a luminescent dot
 
  1. Movement: Calibre L888, Self-winding mechanical in-house movement
  2. Power reserve:  72 hours
  3. Frequency: 25,200 vibrations/hour
  4. Functions:  hours, minutes, seconds , date and second time zone
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: Black and Blue dials, featuring  a stainless steel bracelet with a double-safety folding clasp or a rubber strap,  Green and Brown dial versions  with a stainless steel bracelet or a beige NATO strap
 
  1. Availability:  permenant line
  2. Price: stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap are available at CHF 2,600, which is equivalent to AED 10,800, whereas models with a NATO strap are priced at CHF 2,500, which is approximately AED 10,500

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