Friends,

When we talk Longines, we often focus on the grails, the Divers, the Cal 13 ZN, Wheems, …

Which is natural…

But Longines have a long and rich history and this time I thought we should have a closer look on one of Longiens very iconic models, iconic, but maybe not with grail status…

The Longines Conquest reference 9000:

[Ad from 1959]

Launched in 1954, iterated in different versions all the way into the 1960s.

Started as a time only, automatic watch, over time different function was added.

[Ad from 1957]

[Ad from 1960]

Calendar (in different positions), alarm, different dial versions and case versions was added to the 9000 – 90XX series.

[Ad from 1961]

My personal favourite is the base, the ref 9000, time only.

The characteristic wide indexes and the two-tone silver dial.

Silver and Gold, Gold hands and indexes on top of the Silver dial.

The strong case with good size, 35.5mm and wide lugs, 18mm between.

The Gold fish medallion on the back, indication of waterproof.

Screw in case back. Notice the number on the backside of the lug, at this point, Longines still stamped the number on the lug and same number inside the case back to match.

Rounded, signed crown.

Inside is the Longines Calibre 19 AS. Good, reliable, a true work horse!

Inside the case back, reference 9000, notice the matching number from the lug.

And yes, the watch is complete!

I did mention, “pair”: so here is the second one.

Same just different dial colour.

Silver on black combo. Hard to resist!

Both are from approx. 1957. Now waiting in line to go to my watchmaker for some SPA treatment…

YIN & YANG a la Longines!

To me, vintage Longines is way underrated and deserves to be explored more!

Do you agree?

Best

Blomman