The 2026 HydroConquest collection from Longines is made for modern adventurers, ready to embrace the unpredictable rhythm of land and sea.
The sea pushes and pulls. Salt coats skin and steel alike, settling on rocks and shore. The waterfront is a place that calls forth the spirit of adventure. Where land and tide meet, the Longines HydroConquest feels most at home: a watch built for movement and endurance, ready for whatever the shore and surf throw its way. It moves as naturally as the ocean itself, following its ebb and flow.
Longines has defined watchmaking for almost two centuries, setting trailblazing benchmarks in both artistry and innovation through pioneering features like Zulu time, which introduced the world to the first dual-time zone wristwatch. The brand’s HydroConquest line is no exception to this legacy. Since its debut in 2007, the expression has epitomized the Longines’ signature blend of robust functionality and timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from the maritime world, and the many challenges that come with navigating the open sea.
This year, the HydroConquest has been redesigned for a new generation of explorers. Its latest campaign, shot on the shores of Tenerife with Longines Ambassador of Elegance Henry Cavill, perfectly captures the watch’s storied history and the philosophy that continues to drive it forward. The Man of Steel navigates the edge of land and sea with effortless poise, embodying the boldness Longines has long captured in its timepieces.
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Expressions Of Adventure
Created as an evolution of the 1954 Conquest line, the HydroConquest was a surprising departure from Longines’ usual focus on dress watches worn only on special occasions. The collection was celebrated for making dive watches more accessible, without ever compromising the cutting-edge technology, precision, and elegant aesthetic the brand is known for. But like the ocean itself—its ever-changing moods and constant movement sustaining the ecosystem within it—even the most thoughtful timepieces must shift and remain fluid, reshaping themselves anew.
The 2026 HydroConquest line features automatic models in 39-mm and 42-mm stainless-steel cases, each piece sporting a redesigned dial treated with Super-LumiNova®: a non-toxic, glow-in-the-dark pigment designed for exceptional legibility across various lighting conditions. The watch also features a screw-down crown, allowing you to swim and explore with confidence through a water resistance of up to 300 meters.
In addition, the collection offers four dial options: polished lacquered finishes in elegant blue, black, and green, alongside a distinctive frosted-blue sunray. These dials are framed by five other options for ceramic bezels in classic black, blue, slate grey, and two new shades: verdant green and luminous blue. The comprehensive choices allow for numerous dial and bezel combinations that suit a variety of adventurous styles. Meanwhile, the reworked unidirectional rotating bezel system, borrowed from the Ultra-Chron Diver model, delivers an enhanced tactile feel that ensures precision and ease of use.
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HydroConquest, Steel In Motion
What’s the point of adventure without the comfort of knowing your watch can keep up? Ultimately, you need a timepiece you can really depend on, one that powers through every moment, so you can fully immerse yourself in it. It’s precisely for this reason that every HydroConquest piece has the Longines’ L888.5 at the heart of it: a self-winding mechanical movement equipped with a silicon balance-spring and advanced components for outstanding reliability.
Longines has also designed the HydroConquest line with the spirited wearer in mind, with three references debuting on Milanese mesh bracelets crafted from high-quality stainless steel. The tapered mesh design—combined with a micro-adjustment clasp for a personalized, impeccable fit—offers exceptional comfort and breathability, making it ideal for adventures on land and sea. Polished and elegant in appearance, these bracelets epitomize modern style as much as they do Longines’ commitment to progress and refinement.
To master navigating water in all its forms, the HydroConquest must become it—not in the literal sense, but in all the ways that count. Like the ocean, each timepiece refuses to remain stagnant, thriving in unpredictability through resilient movement that matches it. It becomes living architecture, humming with a rich and essential history while carrying life forward through motion; molded by the rough yet breathtaking terrain of salt, sand, and rock, it claims its place as a timeless landmark in its own right.
Longines is located at SM Megamall, Power Plant Mall, and Solaire Resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
The HydroConquest collection, launched in 2007, is Longines’ line of dive watches designed for modern adventurers. Combining the brand’s signature elegance with robust functionality, the collection draws inspiration from the maritime world, offering precision, reliability, and durability whether on land or at sea.
The HydroConquest stands out for its blend of technical excellence and refined design. Its 2026 models feature automatic movements with silicon balance-springs, water resistance up to 300 meters, Super-LumiNova® treated dials and bezels for optimal visibility, and multiple dial and bezel combinations. With stainless-steel or Milanese mesh bracelets designed for comfort and style, the HydroConquest is crafted to be a functional companion for life’s unpredictable adventures.
Longines watches, including the HydroConquest collection, are available through Lucerne in the Philippines. You can visit Longines boutiques at SM Megamall, Power Plant Mall, and Solaire Resort.
