Most Popular Longines Watches at Elite Hours: Master Collection, HydroConquest and More
Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines has built a reputation over nearly two centuries for producing watches that balance genuine Swiss craftsmanship with accessible elegance. At Elite Hours in New Delhi, the Longines collection covers the brand's most requested references. Here is a guide to the ones worth knowing.
The Longines proposition in the pre-owned market is one of the clearest value stories in Swiss watchmaking. These are watches built by one of the oldest houses in the industry, powered by well-regarded movements, and available at prices that sit well below comparable Swiss alternatives. The pre-owned versions carry additional savings of 20 to 35 percent over retail. It is a compelling combination for first-time luxury watch buyers and experienced collectors in India alike.
01. Longines Master Collection
Most Popular at Elite Hours
Longines Master Collection
India's Top Gifting Watch
38.5mm case | Calibre L899 automatic | Barleycorn guilloché dial | Moonphase and chronograph variants | Steel and rose gold options
The Master Collection is Longines at its most refined. Its barleycorn guilloché dial is one of the most recognisable surfaces in mid-range Swiss watchmaking, textured in a way that catches light differently at every angle. The collection includes time-only variants, moonphase complications, and chronograph references, giving buyers a range of options within a consistent design language. In India, it consistently ranks as the top gifting watch for milestones and weddings, a position it has held for over a decade. At Elite Hours, pre-owned Master Collection references offer genuine savings on a watch that holds its appeal and its value across years of ownership.
02. Longines HydroConquest
Best Sports Reference
Longines HydroConquest
300m Water Resistance
39mm and 41mm variants | Calibre L888 automatic | Silicon balance-spring | Ceramic unidirectional bezel | 72-hour power reserve
The HydroConquest is Longines' most recognised sports watch and the brand's strongest entry in the diver category. Introduced in 2007 and refined across multiple generations, it combines 300-metre water resistance with a ceramic unidirectional bezel, screw-down crown, and the brand's exclusive L888 calibre featuring a silicon balance-spring for enhanced magnetic resistance. The result is a serious technical instrument at a price point that makes the pre-owned case even more compelling. Blue, black, and green dial variants are the most requested references in India. A 2026 redesign with updated proportions makes pre-owned previous-generation examples an especially strong value proposition right now.
03. Longines DolceVita
Top Women's Reference
Longines DolceVita
Art Deco Icon Since 1997
Rectangular case | 21mm to 32mm range | Quartz movement | Roman numeral dial | Steel and two-tone versions
The DolceVita takes its name and its aesthetic from a very specific idea of European elegance. Its rectangular case, Roman numeral layout, and slim profile draw from Art Deco design principles that have aged far better than most watch trends of the past thirty years. In India it is a consistent choice for women who want a watch that reads as considered and personal rather than purely sporty. It works equally well over a kurta sleeve as it does with formal occasion wear. Pre-owned DolceVita pieces in steel represent outstanding value, typically 25 to 35 percent below retail for well-maintained examples.
04. Longines Conquest Classic
Best Entry Point
Longines Conquest Classic
Swiss Versatility at Its Best
41mm case | Automatic or quartz | Fluted bezel | Sapphire crystal | Bracelet and leather strap options
The Conquest Classic occupies the most versatile position in the Longines range. It is dressy enough for a client meeting and composed enough for a Saturday afternoon. The fluted bezel references Longines' historical design codes without leaning heavily into nostalgia. Automatic and quartz versions are both available in the pre-owned market, with the automatic variants commanding slightly stronger interest from collectors. In India, it functions as the ideal starting point for someone buying their first Swiss watch and wanting something they can wear every day for the next decade without reservation.
05. Longines Legend Diver
Collector's Choice
Longines Legend Diver
Heritage Diver, Rare Pre-Owned
36mm case | Inner rotating bezel | Calibre L633 automatic | Vintage design reissue | 300m water resistance
The Legend Diver is Longines doing something rare: reaching back into its own archive and producing a faithful reinterpretation of a 1960s professional dive watch. The inner rotating bezel, the domed crystal, and the compact 36mm case are all details lifted directly from historical references. It occupies a space that almost no other watch at its price point touches: genuinely vintage-inspired design with modern movement reliability. Pre-owned examples are harder to find than other Longines references and tend to command a premium that reflects their collectibility.
Why Buy a Pre-Owned Longines at Elite Hours in Delhi
Every Longines at Elite Hours is authenticated by Watch CSA, the independent authority on watch verification in India. Pre-owned pricing sits 20 to 35 percent below retail across all major Longines references. All purchases come with a 2-year warranty, free insured shipping across India, and the option to inspect the watch in person at the Elite Hours boutique in South Extension, New Delhi.
The pre-owned case for Longines:
The movements are well-regarded, the designs are genuinely timeless, and the resale demand in India is consistent. A Master Collection moonphase or a HydroConquest in good condition does not sit on the market long. Pre-owned is the smartest way in.
Shop Certified Pre-Owned Longines in New Delhi
All Longines pieces at Elite Hours are 100 percent authenticated by Watch CSA, come with a 2-year warranty, and are available for in-person inspection at our South Extension boutique in New Delhi. Free insured shipping anywhere in India. Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.