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Longines Conquest 18K yellow ref.9021

This is a beautiful piece of watchmaking history. Here’s an atmospheric story that emphasizes the elegance and craftsmanship of this particular Longines Conquest.

The Embodiment of Golden Elegance: Longines Conquest ref. 9021.

Some watches tell a story without a single word being spoken. This 1962 Longines Conquest is the perfect example. At a time when watchmakers strived for the ultimate balance between precision and aesthetics, Longines created an icon with the ref. 9021 that still captivates collectors’ hearts today.

 

The stunning gold dial with a radially brushed sunray pattern is immediately striking. Because this piece belongs to the early generations, the date window is missing. This deliberate choice creates a perfect, serene symmetry that enhances the elegance of the design.

The dial is adorned with a unique gold ring that connects the hour markers. The small, beveled triangles on this bezel catch the light with every movement of the wrist, giving the watch a dynamic and almost magical appearance.

The 35mm 18-karat yellow gold case is in a condition rarely encountered. It appears unpolished; the long, faceted lugs have retained their sharp, original lines after more than sixty years. This is tangible proof of a life spent with the utmost care.

Inside, the reliable caliber 290 automatic movement beats, a technical masterpiece that lives up to Longines’ reputation as “the wings of elegance.”

The back of the watch houses perhaps its most beautiful detail: the iconic gold medallion inlaid with deep blue lacquer. It depicts a starry sky above the ocean waves, surrounded by the inscription “Longines Automatic Waterproof.” This seal is not only a mark of quality but also a coveted hallmark among vintage enthusiasts. Brand: Longines

Model: Conquest (ref. 9021). Year: 1962 (confirmed by archive extract). Material: 18k yellow gold. Movement: Automatic, cal. 290. Features: Faceted lugs, blue lacquered medallion, sunburst dial.

This watch is more than just a timepiece; it’s a heirloom from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.

 

Year

1962
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Brand Longines
Diameter 35 mm
Model Conquest
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference 9021 3 599
Buckle/clasp Aftermarket 18k gold
Year of production (circa) 1962
Lug Width 18 mm
Material 18k Yellow gold
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Gold
Movement Automatic

It was back in 1832 in St. Imier that we find the roots of Longines. The house was founded by Auguste Agassiz and is currently under ownership of the Swatch Group. The brand would get its recognizable winged hour glass logo in 1889. It is the world’s oldest registered trademark.

Longines is currently very active in equestrian sports, but its heritage is predominantly in aviation. In 1927, the brand manufactured the 47mm Weems avigation (aviation navigation) watch in cooperation with Philip Van Horn Weems. Four years later, an hour angle watch for aerial navigation was developed in cooperation with Charles Lindbergh. A smaller Weems watch, measuring 33mm’s was introduced in 1937.

Note that this is long before the days of GPS or other automated navigation tools. Navigating your way through the sky was an extremely complex affair that required specialist tools like a Weems or Hour angle watch.

Throughout both world wars, Longines supplied military watches. They were one of the Dirty Dozen suppliers during late WWII. You will also find examples of the caged WWI trench watches in Longines’ archives.

Over the decades, Longines committed to many different genres of watches. From dress watches to chronographs and from pilot’s watches to divers. Today, its 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s dress watches are a a great entry point into vintage watch collecting. All the heritage and quality you could desire, but still relatively attainable. Once you get sucked into the brand though, there are all sorts of exotic and rare collectibles to be found.

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