Overview
A classic Swiss-made dress watch featuring a distinctive scalloped bezel and a two-tone integrated 'bullet' link bracelet.
Preliminary identification
Longines Conquest Two-Tone Quartz Watch, c.1990s
Photo reference
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Story
The 1980s and 90s marked a pivotal 'adapt or die' moment for the Swiss watch industry, and this Longines is a stylish survivor of that era. While mechanical watches were struggling against the 'Quartz Crisis,' Longines leaned into high-end quartz movements…
Maker / Origin
Longines was established in 1832 in Saint-Imier and holds the distinction of having the oldest unchanged registered trademark in watchmaking.
Condition & Value
The watch shows honest wear consistent with age, particularly some softening and thinning of the gold plating on the bezel and bracelet links. The crystal appears to be in good condition, and the dial remains crisp. Significant wear to the gold plating typically reduces the value by about 20-30% compared to a mint example.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD