Time is Enhanced with the Magnificent HYDROCONQUEST GMT by Longines

Longines introduced their latest HYDROCONQUEST GMT watches to guests at a superb event held at their boutique at The Exchange, TRX. The many guests who came were impressed, especially when they found out more about why these watches are so special and in a class of their own.

Performance and style are combined in the outstanding HYDROCONQUEST watches which are designed for those who love pushing back boundaries and exploring new horizons. First launched in 2007, the collection was expanded last year with a series of 41 mm diameter GMT models with a completely new design. The HYDROCONQUEST family has now been enhanced with new 43 mm diameter models.

Alternating polished and satin-brushed faces, the new-generation stainless steel case with screw-down back houses the exclusive Longines GMT calibre L844.5, equipped with a silicon balance-spring and innovative components made of non-magnetic materials. This movement’s resistance to magnetic fields is more than ten times greater than the ISO 764 reference standard. It boasts extreme precision and a power reserve of up to 72 hours.

The GMT function is something they are proud of. The GMT complication watch is intrinsically linked to the brand’s history and pioneering spirit. In 1911, Longines filed a patent for the first pocket watch displaying two time zones. Also, as early as 1908, a model designed for the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) could convert Turkish time into Western time. In 1925, the brand produced for the first time a series of wristwatches displaying a second time zone. This history is still being written today, with several flagship models such as the Longines Spirit Zulu Time, the Longines Master Collection GMT and the HYDROCONQUEST GMT.

How a watch looks on the wrist is paramount too and the design and colour of your timepiece is important. When you choose to buy something, it has to be attractive in your eyes and also the eyes of the onlookers. The new HYDROCONQUEST GMTs offer a choice of a black, blue or green dial, and feature a sapphire crystal with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating. The indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova®, for easy reading in all conditions. They are round at 6 and 9 o’clock, and triangular at 12 o’clock. The date is displayed clearly through the window at 3 o’clock. The arrow-shaped GMT indicator matches the colour of the dial decals. On the bezel, the 24-hour scale is displayed in two tones to mark the transition between night and day.

Inspired by the world of water sports, the HYDROCONQUEST GMT watches are water-resistant up to 30 bar (300 metres) and feature a screw-in crown. Another asset for water sports enthusiasts is the watch’s unidirectional notched ceramic bezel, fitted with a luminescent capsule. The new models are paired with stainless steel bracelets with H-shaped links, or blue or black rubber straps. For added comfort, all bracelets feature a double-safety folding clasp with micro-adjustment.

Longines has been based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832 and its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. Backed by centuries of watchmaking expertise, Longines has pioneered many technical advances. A Longines watch is undoubtedly a timepiece worth adding to your collection. Do consider getting one for yourself or a loved one.

Their boutique at The Exchange, TRX is a welcoming place where you can choose a watch at your leisure. Among the many fine touches and details, it features a concierge bar, inspired by aviation design. A subtle curved edge recalls the shape of a wing and the illusion of striped brushed metal represents a modernized interpretation of the planes used by pioneers of the sky.

An exclusive lounge area and watchmaker station offer a private preview of new collections. This allows customers to shop in comfort and privacy. The boutique has an impressive range of Longines collections, including the Longines DolceVita, Conquest, Longines Spirit, The Longines Master Collection, and HYDROCONQUEST as well as Heritage models.