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Longines HC Commonwealth Games

I love this piece. I got the 39mm varient from a boutique stateside. To me this watch is worth every penny and more. The dial is really something to look at.

I have an artem strap that I threw on as I prefer the look of theirs w/ the contrasting white stitching over the OEM. I obviously changed the deployment clasp to the longines. Fits perfect.

I included a photo is a custom strap im currently having made (the image was generated by AI, but prompting and design was completely my idea). It will arrive in a couple of weeks.

u/Few_Measurement_5790 — 6 days ago

I think Longines accidentally made the perfect vacation watch

Finally got my hands on the new 39mm Hydroconquest Commonwealth Games limited edition, and I genuinely think photos undersell this thing.

The mix of the deep teal gradient dial with the white hour markers and black ceramic bezel somehow walks the line between sporty and refined without looking loud. In direct sunlight the colors change depending on the time of day, but indoors the dial still looks clean and legible.

The dial texture and color balance feel way more premium in person, and the proportions wear better than expected on wrist. Reminds me of the Omega Turquoise Aqua Terra, yet I feel like this dial is actually better. The microadjust clasp is 10/10.

This watch feels like Longines leaned into personality here instead of making another generic heritage diver, and I’m glad they did.

I am already experimenting with sailcloth and rubber strap combos because this thing seems like a strap monster. Currently is an Artem Strap.

Curious what everyone thinks. Is this an underrated release or am I just in the honeymoon phase 🤣

u/Few_Measurement_5790 — 8 days ago

Conquest Heritage - Patina Croc

Afternoon everyone. Thought id try the 39mm Conquest Heritage on a nice Croc strap. I was surprised at how much I like the croc tone with the rose gold indices. Whats everyone else's thoughts?

Lets see your Longines on straps! Im curious what the community has done.

u/Few_Measurement_5790 — 9 days ago