Longines Conquest Ref. 1500, Cal. 706 Men's Dress Watch

Vintage Longines Conquest Dress from 1972, Men’s manual wind Cal. 706, with a refined silver sunburst dial and signed crown; a timeless Swiss timepiece for sale.

Longines Conquest 1972 — First impression - 1500

Longines Conquest - Silver sunburst Dial

The dial presents a crisp silver sunburst finish with applied polished baton hour markers and a fine minutes track. Text is restrained: LONGINES beneath 12 and CONQUEST above 6. At 6, the “T SWISS MADE T” signature indicates tritium lume. The aesthetic is clean, legible, and decisively mid-century, ideal for collectors who favor purity over clutter.

Conquest 1500 - Hands

Polished baton hour and minute hands complement the dial furniture, joined by a slim central seconds hand for precise reading. The proportions are balanced, avoiding dial occlusion while maintaining a sharp, modernist profile consistent with early-1970s Longines design.

Longines Conquest 1500 - Tonneau Stainless Steel Case

The stainless-steel case is an elegant tonneau with radial brushing on the upper surface and polished flanks. Hidden lugs create a seamless wrist presence, and the round snap-on back shows concentric brushing. Dimensions wear well: 35 mm diameter with compact 38 mm lug-to-lug and a 17 mm strap fit, delivering comfort and presence without bulk.

Conquest 1500 - Crown

The push-pull crown is original and signed by Longines, ensuring period correctness and easy daily winding. Operation is smooth, with positive engagement for setting and reliable sealing for everyday wear.

The watch is fitted to an original Longines leather strap in very good condition, featuring a subtle croc-grain texture and the brand’s embossing on the lining—an authentic finishing touch.

Longines Conquest 1972 — Movement: Manual wind Caliber 706

Inside beats the Longines in-house manual-wind caliber 706, a 17-jewel Swiss-made movement known for robustness and serviceability. The finishing shows neat striping and bead-blasted accents around the balance, with a clear, traditional regulator. This caliber captures the brand’s focus on reliable precision during the early 1970s, an era when Longines still produced proprietary hand-wound engines before the quartz tide fully reshaped the market. In practice, the 706 offers confident timekeeping, straightforward maintenance, and the tactile pleasure of daily winding prized by mechanical-watch purists.

Longines Conquest 1972 — Heritage of the Collection in the Modernist Era

The Conquest line embodies Longines’ post-war refinement, evolving from 1950s classical forms to the streamlined geometry of the 1970s. This reference’s softened tonneau silhouette, minimal typography, and integrated visual flow between case and strap mirror contemporary industrial design and architecture of the period. Collectors value these Conquests for their balanced proportions and restrained functionality—honest Swiss watchmaking that bridges dress utility and discrete elegance. For enthusiasts exploring vintage Swiss watchmaking beyond the obvious icons, this Conquest offers a historically resonant entry with authentic period character.

Longines Conquest 1972 — Condition, Originality, and Confidence

The example here shows a sharp case with even brushing and bright polished edges, a clean silver dial with intact printing, and original baton hands. The signed crown is period correct. The original Longines leather strap remains in very good condition and complements the design. The movement is fully serviced and fully operational, backed by a 12-month warranty for peace of mind and dependable daily use. Worldwide shipping is available, and we stand behind authenticity and accurate representation for discerning collectors.

Longines Conquest 1972 — Collecting Notes and Where to Explore Next

With its compact 35 mm size, silver sunburst dial, and hand-wound Cal. 706, this Conquest is a refined everyday dress piece with genuine 1970s character. Its minimalist aesthetic, original signed crown, and brand-signed strap enhance collectability and originality. For more from the marque, explore our curated Longines selection, or dive into our broader dress-watch curation to compare aesthetics, calibers, and eras.

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