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After a long time since we last featured a Longines watch, they are now back with one of their Conquest Chronograph watches. This Longines Conquest Chronograph may look very simple but it is also very functional.This simple timepiece called as the Longines Conquest Chronograph is made of a stainless steel material which is found on its case and bracelet which creates a very appealing glow. To make it more attractive, they have included on this watch a black ceramic bezel which makes it strong but lightweight as well.This case is matched with a black dial that is accented with stainless steel hour markers and hands with luminescent coating, and sub dials. This watch also includes several functions including a small seconds counter found on the 9 o'clock position, and chronographs for the minute and seconds counters found on the 12 and 6 o'clock respectively. This also includes a date indicator found on 3 o'clock.This Longines Conquest Chronograph is a good but at an approximate price of $2,250.00.

Swiss firm Longines has been a respected name in horology for more than 170 years. Their name is synonymous with distinction and elegance in fine watches, and their quality and commitment to excellence has attracted the sponsorship of celebrities and sports figures for many years. With beginnings as a cottage-industry of individual craftsmen spear-headed by innovator Ernest Francillon, Longines is today part of the prestigious Swatch Group, and has the ongoing distinction for official timekeeping duties at various sporting events, furthering their reputation as industry icons. For 2009, the Grande Vitesse line has seen new entrants, most notably the GrandeVitesse Automatic Chronograph, with its sleek 44mm stainless steel case, double tachymeter with graduated Mach2 scale, and super-luminous hour and minute hands. The GrandeVitesse is water-resistant to 160 feet, features a small seconds counter, 30 minute counter, and 12 hour counter offset around its main dial. Find it here.