The Watch
A refined and highly distinctive Longines Conquest V.H.P., reference 4026, dating to circa 1991. This sophisticated timepiece represents an early generation of Longines’ V.H.P. – Very High Precision quartz watches, developed to deliver exceptional accuracy for its era.
The watch features a lightweight titanium case with gold-tone detailing, complemented by an integrated original titanium bracelet with matching gold-tone accents. The combination of titanium, sapphire crystal and high-precision quartz technology gives the watch a distinctly modern character, while its design remains unmistakably rooted in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Powered by a Longines high-precision quartz movement from the L174 series, the watch displays hours, minutes, seconds and date. The sapphire crystal provides excellent resistance to scratching, while the lightweight titanium construction makes the watch particularly comfortable on the wrist.
An appealing example of Longines’ early V.H.P. technology and an excellent representation of the brand’s transition into the high-precision quartz era. The combination of technical innovation, lightweight titanium construction and distinctive two-tone design makes this Conquest V.H.P. an interesting and increasingly collectible piece of 1990s Swiss watchmaking.
Specifications
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Conquest V.H.P.
- Reference: 4026
- Serial number: 25 541 740
- Year: Circa 1991
- Movement: Longines L174 series, high-precision quartz. New battery and gaskets installed
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Case: Titanium, 34mm ex crown
- Bracelet: Original integrated titanium bracelet with gold-tone accents
- Swiss Made
Condition
A beautiful watch in a beautiful condition despite it age.
The dial is flawless and very beautiful. So is also the case even if there is some signs of wear.
The original bracelet is very comfortable and have aged well even if there is some signs of wear at the gold cap, as seen in the photos.