Longines Conquest 1558 1 (1974)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic 1970s Longines Conquest with a beautiful brushed dial. This handsome 1974 example features an attractive champagne dial characterized by a distinct vertical brushed finish and crisp applied indices with contrasting black inserts. Housed within the classic 1970s cushion case design is a clean and reliable Longines caliber 6942 manual-winding movement, offering an appealing combination of mid-century aesthetics and mechanical precision. Brand: Longines Model: Conquest Reference Number: 1558 - 1 Serial Number: 52128090 Movement: Manual winding, caliber 6942, 17 jewels Dial: Champagne with vertical brushed finish Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel caseback Production Year: 1974 Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: -11-15s/day, performing remarkably well. Dial and Hands The well-preserved champagne dial features an attractive vertical brushed texture and clean typography, with the printed text remaining crisp and fully intact. It is set with applied gold-tone indices featuring black inserts. The luminous plots at the outer edge of the indices show aging, with some degradation or loss. The gold-tone baton hands are similarly styled with black inserts and luminous material, which remains intact but aged. Light oxidation and surface aging are visible on the metal surfaces of the original hands, presenting moderate, even aging. Case and Crystal The cushion-shaped gold-tone case features a brushed top and polished flanks. It displays honest wear consistent with age, retaining the original brushed finishing on the upper surface. There are moderate scratches and handling marks throughout, as well as some wear to the gold-tone finish on the sharp edges and corners. The stainless steel caseback shows surface scratches. The watch is fitted with an unsigned knurled crown, which exhibits plating wear on the face and edges. A domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, showing light surface scratches visible under direct light, but no major cracks or chips. Movement Inside beats the Longines manual-winding caliber 6942, a well-regarded movement noted for its hacking seconds mechanism with a zero-reset function. The plates and bridges are clean and bright, showing no visible corrosion or significant scratches, and the screw heads are in good condition. The movement bears crisp engravings, including the Longines name, Watch Co Swiss, seventeen 17 jewels, unadjusted, the caliber 6942, and the serial number 52128090. The timegrapher records a result of -11-15s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. Strap The watch is paired with a complementary black leather strap featuring contrast stitching. It is in good condition, showing light wear and creasing from use. Condition Good vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally well-preserved with a beautiful texture, while the hands display expected surface oxidation and lume aging. The case retains its original upper brushed finish but shows moderate scratches and visible wear to the gold-tone plating on the sharp edges, corners, and crown. The acrylic crystal bears light scratches. The movement is clean and performing strongly on the timegrapher. Dimensions 36 mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This Longines Conquest offers a highly attractive champagne dial with a striking vertical brushed finish. The classic cushion case geometry and the reliable caliber 6942 make this a compelling and very wearable vintage timepiece. History The Longines Conquest line has long been a pillar of the brand catalog, adapting to the design languages of different eras. By the 1970s, the collection embraced the prominent cushion-shaped cases that defined the decade aesthetic. The reference 1558 - 1 utilizes the Longines Caliber 6942, a manual-winding movement distinguished by a hacking seconds mechanism with a zero-reset function. This technical feature allows for precise time-setting, reflecting the brand commitment to mechanical refinement during this period. Payment and Shipping Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase. Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination. Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age. We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description. The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use. If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you. As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends. / Second Vintage SKU: LON-CXX-0005