{"product_id":"case-656-longines-hydroconquest-41-blue-ref-l3-788-4-96-6","title":"Case #656 — Longines Hydroconquest 41 (Blue) Ref. L3.788.4.96.6","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase #656 — Longines Hydroconquest 41 (Blue) Ref. L3.788.4.96.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroConquest has long been one of Longines’ most successful modern sports watches. This is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew-generation version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the changes are more meaningful than a simple dial refresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case has been reworked to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 mm with a notably slim 11.7 mm profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bracelet now incorporates a proper micro-adjustment system, and the blue dial has moved to a rich polished lacquer finish. Paired with a matching ceramic bezel, the result feels cleaner, more refined, and considerably more contemporary than the outgoing HydroConquest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blue is particularly good in person. Rather than the flatter tool-watch finish associated with earlier generations, the lacquered dial takes on substantial depth in changing light, while the ceramic bezel keeps the overall appearance crisp and saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this is a very fresh example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 656 dates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presents in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and includes its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bracelet is currently sized to approximately a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7¾-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a July 2026 mechanical Longines, it should retain almost the entirety of Longines’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-year international warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, subject to the exact purchase date and validity of the completed warranty card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines currently identifies this reference as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the brand’s U.S. site is presently showing it as unavailable for immediate online purchase with a “Notify me when available” option—an indication of how quickly this redesigned HydroConquest has attracted attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e L3.788.4.96.6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HydroConquest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Lacquered, Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire with Multiple Anti-Reflective Coatings on Both Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unidirectional Rotating Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longines Calibre L888\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25,200 VPH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance Spring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monocrystalline Silicon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 72 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300 meters \/ 30 bar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-Security Folding Clasp with Micro-Adjustment System\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7¾-inch wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Warranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remaining Longines Five-Year International Warranty, Subject to Warranty Card Date and Terms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HydroConquest has occupied an important place in Longines’ catalog because it offers genuine Swiss dive-watch specifications without abandoning the more refined design language associated with the brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis latest generation represents one of the more substantial updates to that formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new case proportions are particularly important. At 42 mm across but only 11.7 mm thick, the watch retains substantial dive-watch presence without the visual bulk of many modern 300-meter divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines also upgraded the bracelet and clasp with a practical micro-adjustment system—exactly the sort of improvement that matters once the watch is actually being worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 Design Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished lacquer dial changes the personality of the HydroConquest significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarlier versions leaned harder into conventional tool-watch styling. This new blue dial is deeper and more reflective, particularly when paired with the ceramic bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is still unquestionably a sports watch, but one capable of looking considerably more expensive than its position in the market might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongines has kept the essential dive-watch ingredients intact: clear luminous markers, strong hand contrast, a unidirectional bezel, screw-down crown, and 300-meter rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt simply presents them with more polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of generational update that makes a pre-owned example particularly interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA buyer gets the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew design, new bracelet\/clasp system, 72-hour movement, silicon balance spring, ceramic bezel, and 300-meter capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but Case 656 has already crossed from new retail into the secondary market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd barely so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from July 2026, the watch remains extremely fresh and presents in excellent condition, complete with BPC and most of its five-year factory warranty still ahead of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet is already sized generously at approximately 7¾ inches, and the clasp’s micro-adjustment makes small fit changes considerably easier than on prior generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA familiar Longines name, substantially improved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe newest HydroConquest combines a slimmer 42 mm case, rich lacquered blue dial, ceramic bezel, upgraded bracelet and clasp, 72-hour automatic movement, and serious 300-meter capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 2026 date, excellent condition, full presentation, and nearly the entire factory warranty remaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Case 656 offers an unusually compelling alternative to waiting for new inventory to become available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Every case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58455106322735,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6507.jpg?v=1789175722","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-656-longines-hydroconquest-41-blue-ref-l3-788-4-96-6","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}