Longines - Classics - No reserve price - Unisex - 1990-1999

LONGINES CONQUEST QUARTZ VINTAGE – REF. 4944 152 – CALIBRE L152.2 – STEEL – SWISS MADE

Longines Conquest Quartz vintage in stainless steel, reference 4944 152, equipped with Swiss Longines movement calibre L152.2 of 7 jewels. A sport-oriented collectible piece with a silver dial, graduated bezel, date, and central red second hand.

This specimen belongs to the historic Conquest family, one of Longines' most emblematic lines. Its aesthetics combine the sporty character of the graduated bezel with compact dimensions and typically Swiss construction.

Identification is especially well supported by the photographs: inside the case back there is engraved LONGINES – SWISS MADE – 4944 – 152, while the movement itself carries a plate marked LONGINES L 152.2. In addition, there is documented another Longines Conquest with exactly the reference 4944-152, described as a quartz model with date and case of approximately 26 mm without crown.

Technical characteristics:

Brand: Longines
Collection: Conquest
Reference: 4944 152
Movement: quartz Swiss
Calibre: Longines L152.2
Jewels: 7 jewels / 7 rubies, indicated on the movement
Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds and

date
Date: date window at 3 o’clock
Case: stainless steel
Diameter: approximately 26 mm without crown, according to documented examples of the same reference; I advise confirming the measurement physically before publishing
Bezel: sporty aesthetic graduated bezel, with scale 10–50 and triangular marker
Dial: silver/textured gray
Hands: sporty, with luminous material
Second hand: central red
Indices: mixed, with luminous dots
Crown: oversized and protected by lugs
Back: screw-down
Bracelet: blue leather, apparently aftermarket/not original

Longines Conquest Quartz Ref. 4944 152 –
Vintage Swiss Made

We present an attractive Longines Conquest Quartz vintage, reference 4944 152, a piece that combines the watchmaking tradition of the Swiss manufactory with the sporty aesthetic characteristic of the early quartz Conquests.

The watch stands out immediately for its unique textured silver dial, surrounded by a strong personality plated metal graduated bezel. The combination of steel, gray tones, luminous material, and a striking central red second hand creates an unmistakably vintage sporty aesthetic.
At 3 o’clock there is a date window, perfectly integrated into the dial.

Inside we find a Longines calibre L152.2 quartz with 7 jewels, clearly signed by the manufacture. The reference is also confirmed by the engraving on the inner case back: LONGINES – SWISS MADE – 4944 – 152.

It is therefore a piece especially interesting for the collector seeking a vintage Longines with identifiable references both on the case and on the movement.
A dial with strong personality
One of the most attractive elements of this Conquest is its dial.

On a silver/gray slightly textured surface are distributed the hour markers, combining inner Arabic numerals with sporty-styled indices. The luminous material on the markers has taken on a cream/yellowish hue that gives the watch a pronounced vintage character.
The main hands, generously sized, also contain luminous material, while the fine central seconds hand finished in red provides the color contrast characteristic of the piece.
The LONGINES signature, accompanied by the historic winged hourglass logo, dominates the upper part of the dial. At the bottom sits the inscription cursive Quartz.
At 3 o’clock, a framed window shows the date.

Case and Bezel:

The case presents a sporty construction in steel, with protective shoulders around a generously sized crown.
The bezel includes a graduated scale of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50, as well as intermediate markers and a large reference triangle. Its machined profile and geometric protrusions give it a robust aesthetic, very characteristic of sport watches of its era.

A specimen of the same reference 4944-152 has been documented with a case of approximately 26 mm without crown and 31 mm lug-to-lug.

Due to its dimensions, today it can function perfectly as a unisex watch, especially for those seeking the character and proportions of vintage watchmaking.

The Longines L152.2 movement
One of the main points of interest of this specimen is inside.
When the back is removed, a signed movement appears: LONGINES L 152.2 and on the plate: UNADJUSTED SEVEN 7 JEWELS SWISS V8
It is, therefore, a Swiss quartz movement with seven jewels.

The L152.2 calibre is documented in various Longines quartz watches and is also described with a date function.

This belongs to a particularly interesting era for collecting: the moment when the great Swiss manufactories progressively adopted quartz technology and developed electronic movements while maintaining construction standards far superior to many later inexpensive quartz mechanisms.
History of the Longines Conquest
The Conquest collection holds an important place in Longines’ history.
The Conquest designation began as a line intended to combine precision, durability, and sporty elegance. Over the decades, the family evolved considerably, adapting to stylistic changes as well as the technological revolutions experienced by Swiss watchmaking.
This specimen represents precisely one of those transformations: the incorporation of quartz into a collection historically associated with Longines’ traditional watchmaking.
Therefore, these vintage Conquest quartz models have a different appeal than a contemporary Longines: they physically document a period of enormous technological change in the watch industry.
Condition
The watch is in vintage condition, showing signs of use consistent with its age.
The case and bezel show small scratches, marks and superficial wear visible in the photographs. The bezel retains its numerals and dark markers well.
The dial maintains an attractive overall appearance. The luminous material on the indices and hands has taken on a creamy tone due to aging. I would not claim the lume is original or that it retains active luminosity without prior verification.
The back preserves the essential identifications of the piece perfectly.
The blue strap shows considerable wear, especially near the lugs, with material loss and edge deterioration. Therefore, for a luxury platform sale, I would recommend replacing it with a high-quality leather strap, but I would also keep and deliver this strap to the buyer.

Exterior back: marked Longines.
Interior back: signed LONGINES / SWISS MADE / 4944 / 152.
Movement: signed LONGINES L152.2.
Calibre: explicitly indicates SEVEN 7 JEWELS / SWISS.
Reference: documented in the market a Longines Conquest 4944-152 with a gray dial.

LONGINES CONQUEST QUARTZ VINTAGE – REF. 4944 152 – CAL. L152.2 – SWISS MADE

Magnificent Longines Conquest Quartz vintage, reference 4944 152, equipped with Swiss Longines calibre L152.2 of 7 jewels.
An attractive sporty setup with a stainless steel case, textured silver/gray dial, graduated bezel, luminous hands, central red second hand, and date at 3 o’clock.

The watch preserves a strong vintage personality, highlighting especially its graduated metallic bezel and the appealing cream tone acquired by the luminous elements over time.

Inside it houses a Longines L152.2 quartz movement, clearly signed and marked “SEVEN 7 JEWELS – SWISS”. The piece’s identification is reinforced by the interior of the back, signed LONGINES – SWISS MADE and engraved with the reference 4944 152.

The case and bezel show signs of use typical of a vintage piece, visible in the photographs. The dial presents a good overall look considering its age. Blue leather strap with pronounced wear, apparently aftermarket and not original Longines.

An interesting piece for collectors of Longines and enthusiasts of vintage Swiss quartz watchmaking, belonging to a fundamental era in the technological evolution of the watch industry.

Sold exactly in the condition shown in the photographs.