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Longines Conquest 41mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. L38304529
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Stepping up in Longines's range
The Conquest line has always sat at the practical end of Longines — a sports range built to perform rather than to pose, and this iteration carries that intent into the movement before anything else. The L888.5 runs a monocrystalline silicon balance spring, which gives it strong resistance to magnetic fields without the bulk of anti-magnetic shielding and keeps the 72-hour reserve ticking accurately through a weekend off the wrist. That is a movement specification normally found at a higher tier. At 41mm the case is proportioned squarely for the sport context, and 10.9mm of thickness means it sits flush enough under a cuff without announcing itself. The sunray black dial shifts between near-matte and quietly reflective depending on the angle, which keeps it readable in flat light while giving it some life in direct sun. The exhibition caseback means the movement is visible from underneath — the silicon spring is worth looking at. The rubber strap with its integrated micro-adjustment clasp is the detail that separates this from the steel-bracelet sibling: it beds in immediately, adjusts precisely between notches rather than in fixed links, and suits the watch's stated 100m rating without the slight formality a bracelet brings.
- Reference
- L38304529
- Brand
- Longines
- Collection
- Conquest
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 10.90mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- L888.5
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.10mm
- Power reserve
- 72 hours
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 72 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 49.10mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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