Longines Conquest Ring black-silver ‘tuxedo’ dial with tritium

black-silver ‘tuxedo’ dial with tritium indices

But sometimes even a brand as stolid and dependable (dare we even say predictable) as the Crown can surprise us

Its white dial — with an outer chemin de fer minute track

Housed in a 40mm black ceramic case with a sapphire crystal

by 1907 the manufacture had grown to be one of the largest in Switzerland

Longines Conquest Ring black-silver ‘tuxedo’ dial with tritiumFounded in 1832 in Saint Imier, Switzerland, Longines quickly earned a reputation at the forefront of horological innovation. Constantly pushing boundaries, the brand stood shoulder to shoulder with Switzerlands most prestigious manufactures. By 1919, Longines was named the official supplier of timepieces to the International Aeronautical Federation, developing highly accurate navigation chronometers for pioneering aviators of the era. Among its most