The Bite Magazine - issue 16

Longines launched Conquest Classic.This collection of exquisite timepieces was designed to be worn amidst the excite- ment of parade rings at Chantilly, Hong Kong, Royal Ascot or Dubai racecourses. As a tribute to the chronographs pro- duced from 1881 for race-goers and jockeys in New York, Conquest Classic embraces the brand’s values of elegance, tradition and performance. Available in three sizes, the ladies’ models in steel, rose gold or a combination of steel and rose gold has a diameter of 29.5mm and show the hours, minutes and seconds as well as the date.The black or silvered dial has applied 12, 6 and 9 numerals giving it a true sporty look. The 40mm model has a mother-of-pearl dial set with 12 diamonds which gives the ladies’ models an extra air of refinement while other models are set with 30 diamonds.These models are fitted on black alligator straps or steel, or steel and rose gold bracelets and match the dial, while the straps and bracelets all have a folding safety clasp. The 41mm model is fitted with an L688 column-wheel movement specially devel- oped and produced by ETA exclusively for Longines.The case is available in steel, steel and rose gold or simply just rose gold.The silvered or black dial shows the hours and minutes, with a small seconds hand at 9 o’clock, date and chronograph functions; a centre sweep seconds, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock.The chron- ographs are fitted with a black alligator strap or a steel, or steel and rose gold bracelet, and all have a folded safety clasp. Other watches in the Master Collection include the Conquest Classic Moonphase and the Longines Saint-Imier Collection. Longines watches are available in France and the rest of the world including Belgium, Greece, Malaysia, Portugal and United Kingdom. www.longines.com Images courtesy of Longines bite watches