Why This Watch Matters The imperfection of the weathered black dial is what makes this piece just perfect. The Full Story The Longines Conquest line was introduced in 1954, embodying the classic mid-century dress watch design. The clean, straightforward design led to the success of this line, which allowed the brand to create various iterations of the model. Two years later, Longines introduced the Conquest Calendar. More often seen with a silver dial, the black dial with faded gilt signature is an undeniably attractive combination. The lume plots are patinated to the point that some of them have worn away, which adds extra character to this vintage piece. While the case measures in at 35mm, the wide bezel, elongated lugs, and thick case construction make this watch to appear more substantial on the wrist. Also, the caseback still retains the ever-so-charming fish logo with green enamel. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement caliber 19 ASD, which is a derivative of the other caliber 19 series that Longines used for their watches from that era. The overall appearance shares similar nuances with the fierce vintage military models from the 1940s that remain loved by vintage collectors around the world. The Fine Print Maker: LonginesModel: Conquest CalendarReference: 9004-6Year: Late 1950sCase No: 997Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 35mm diameter; 14mm thicknessCrystal: AcrylicLume: RadiumCaliber: Longines self-winding movement, caliber 19 ASD Bracelet/Strap: The HODINKEE Davenport Strap in TanLug Width: 18mmBox/Papers: N/A What we Love and What You Should Know The case is overall in very good condition with light polish, and the lugs still retain a strong presence. The green enamel on the caseback has slightly chipped off, especially around the edges. The black resin used for the signature on the caseback has also worn off in a few areas. The dial clearly shows uneven weathering with the patination on the lume plots faded in varying degrees. The signature on the dial is also patinated in certain areas. The hands and indexes shows some scratches. The movement is in running condition at this time. The movement rotor and plates show some scratches and some of the screws show very light oxidation.
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