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Longines continues to strengthen its long-standing connection with international sport through a new special edition HydroConquest created for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the Swiss maison will once again serve as Official Timekeeper and partner of the event. The watch takes one of the brand’s most recognizable sport collections and reinterprets it with a visual identity directly inspired by the Games themselves.
The piece will be available in both 39 mm and 42 mm versions, each limited to 2,026 examples. At first glance, the most striking element is the new gradient dial, shifting from a vibrant teal tone into deep black, giving the HydroConquest line a more contemporary and dynamic presence. Longines also introduces violet and pink accents inspired by the official Glasgow 2026 logo, most notably on the “HydroConquest” signature and the tip of the central seconds hand.
Since its launch in 2007, the HydroConquest collection has established itself as one of Longines’ key sport references, balancing technical performance with an elegant and versatile design. For this latest generation, the brand refreshed several elements of the collection, including a redesigned bezel, updated dial configurations and new ceramic inserts.
This special edition features a unidirectional black ceramic bezel with teal numerals and Super-LumiNova® details, maintaining the strong legibility that defines the collection. The stainless steel case retains its 300-meter water resistance and is paired with a black rubber strap fitted with a folding clasp and micro-adjustment system.
Inside beats the exclusive Longines L888.5 automatic calibre, equipped with a silicon balance spring and anti-magnetic components delivering resistance levels up to ten times higher than the ISO 764 standard requires. The movement also offers approximately 72 hours of power reserve.
Beyond its technical specifications, this new HydroConquest stands as a celebration of Longines’ relationship with the Commonwealth Games, a partnership that began in Perth in 1962 and continues more than six decades later.
