The Longines Hydro Conquest has been a big success for the brand, and are available in a variety of styles.  Model reference L3.647.4

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

We don’t have papers for this watch, but the Longines Hydro Conquest was launched in late 2007/beginning of 2008.  We have found one example of this model, albeit with a grey dial, which had papers for 2013.  we are presuming this is a similar age, but would prefer more evidence.

CONDITION

A quick search of Chrono24 shows over 1,200 Hydro Conquest models available for sale, which is a lot.  But if you want a quartz version with a white dial there are just three out of 1,200 that match.  One is a mid size version of this design, the others are both chronographs.  So for once a watch seller can genuinely call something rare!

This is a divers watch that was designed to be used as such.  So the crown screws down to maximise water resistance, the bezel is not smooth so it is easier to turn with diving gloves on.  It only turns one way as it should and has a very reassuring feel to the 120 clicks. The bracelet has a built in fliplock extension piece, so you can put it over your wetsuit.  Of course most were used while someone sat at a desk, but it is nice to know it was built with purpose.  The case has not been polished, and neither has the bracelet,  The dial is excellent, and is visible via a scratch free sapphire crystal.  The quartz set and forget movement is signed Longines, but made by ETA (both part of the same group).  We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner.  The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.

This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  42.9 mm

Width without crown  38.9 mm

Between lugs  19 mm

Lug to lug length  48.0 mm

Case Thickness  10.1 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 188 mm without using the divers fliplock extension.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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