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Why divers will love the new Longines HydroConquest Black Ceramic

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25 Apr 2019
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There’s little doubt that the Longines HydroConquest series has stood the test of time. That’s no small feat given the number of high-end sharks trawling the deep waters of the dive-watches market. The enduring formula is simple: Longines has raised the bar every few years by making several impactful improvements to the watch. They’ve upped the ante yet again with the recently launched HydroConquest Full Black Ceramic.

 

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What sets this latest variant apart is that it’s made entirely of black ceramic — a highly-technical, scratch-resistant material. A bezel embellished with a black ceramic insert creates a black-on-black aesthetic that makes for a stylish and modern timepiece. 

While the use of black ceramic is not exactly new — Rolex and Omega have both used it in their own creations of luxury dive watches — it is an increasingly popular base because of its durability and the fact that it’s next to impossible to scratch. Add to that the sophisticated, classy look, and you have a winner in all categories.

 

The different finishes of each of its components further heighten the boldness of the black mode. The 43mm polished case features an eye-catching matte dial — this is because the radiant white of its Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands contrasts sharply with the deep black of the dial. As a result, the visibility of all the markings — the hours, minutes, seconds and even the date — is enhanced quite substantially. This is a critical requirement for divers.

Keeping the unique demands of the underwater sport in mind, the HydroConquest Full Black Ceramic, like the other versions in this series, is water-resistant to 300 metres and features a self-winding mechanical movement (L888.3) that has been developed especially for Longines. The round, unidirectional, rotating bezel also adds to the convenience factor, as do the screw-in crown and double-security folding clasp.

The strap has also been given a facelift and, unlike the brushed steel in other models, this one comes with a black rubber strap. It’s also extremely easy to adjust to any wrist size and another key to the watch’s ability to achieve a reassuring, snug fit.

Divers looking for a watch they can take to the blue and the boardroom should definitely consider this for their arsenal.

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