{"product_id":"longines-conquest-ref-l1-614-3-two-tone-bracelet-circa-late-1990s","title":"Longines Conquest Ref. L1.614.3 Two-Tone Bracelet (Circa Late 1990s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis late 1990s Longines is a quietly elegant interpretation of the Conquest, one that feels closer to a refined everyday dress watch than the sportier watches usually associated with the collection. The Ref. L1.614.3 combines a slim case, clean white dial and restrained two tone finishing, giving it a character that feels distinctly removed from the Conquest’s more athletic origins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case is where much of that character comes from. Rather than relying on sharp angles or pronounced facets, the case, bezel and integrated bracelet flow into one another through remarkably soft lines. There is an almost biomorphic quality to the design, with the bracelet appearing to grow naturally from the case rather than simply attach to it. That fluid approach was characteristic of a period when integrated bracelets and softer case shapes were becoming increasingly prominent in Swiss watch design, with watches such as the Ebel Classic offering a particularly well known expression of the same idea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two tone treatment works naturally with the design. Steel provides most of the structure, while the gold tone details introduce a little warmth without pushing the watch too far into dress territory. Despite its formal proportions, it remains easy to imagine wearing with considerably more casual clothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring approximately 33.5mm x 5.5mm, the case is compact and exceptionally slim. The white dial keeps things simple, with baton markers and a discreet date providing everything that is needed without disturbing its clean appearance. Inside is Longines Cal. L161.4, a Swiss quartz movement that makes sense for a watch conceived around convenience and everyday wear. There is no attempt here to manufacture mechanical romance where it does not belong. The quartz movement is simply part of what the watch was designed to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes the Ref. L1.614.3 particularly interesting is that it captures a very specific moment in Longines’ history. The Conquest name had traditionally carried stronger sporting associations, yet by the 1990s the boundaries between sports, dress and everyday watches had become considerably less rigid. This reference reflects that shift through its proportions, integrated bracelet and understated styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not the most historically significant Conquest, nor does it need to be. Its appeal lies in being a remarkably cohesive expression of its era. At first glance, there is nothing particularly loud about it. Spend a little more time with the case and bracelet, however, and the design begins to reveal itself. That is often where the more interesting vintage watches are found: not in the references everyone already knows, but in the ones that reward looking twice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9\/10. The case is in excellent overall condition, with only very minor hairlines consistent with previous use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial remains clean and highly legible, while the Longines Cal. L161.4 quartz movement is running well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is offered as a watch only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33.5mm diameter excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e5.5mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e37.1mm lug-to-lug\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 16cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSapphire glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCASE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-tone stainless steel case with gold-plated accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssumed none, per vintage watches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRACELET:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongines integrated stainless steel bracelet with gold-plated centre links (links fit max 17cm wrists) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALIBRE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongines Cal. L164.1, quartz \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease read our “Terms of service” below. Thanks!\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495881695255,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/IMG_1246.jpg?v=1788933748","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/longines-conquest-ref-l1-614-3-two-tone-bracelet-circa-late-1990s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}