Longines Hydroconquest 2026 Commonwealth Games 39mm L3.779.4.09.9

The Longines HydroConquest 2026 Commonwealth Games Ref. L3.779.4.09.9 is a special edition created to celebrate Longines’ role as Official Timekeeper and Official Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, continuing a relationship with the Games that dates back to 1962. Limited to 2,026 pieces in the 39mm size, the watch features a striking teal gradient lacquered dial that fades toward darker tones at its edge, incorporating the vibrant colors associated with Glasgow 2026. Colorful accents extend to the seconds hand, HydroConquest signature, and markings on the black ceramic unidirectional bezel, giving this edition a noticeably more energetic personality than the standard HydroConquest. The stainless steel case measures 39mm across and 11.7mm thick, with a screw-down crown, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, Super-LumiNova-filled hands and markers, and professional 300-meter water resistance. It is fitted to a black rubber strap with a double-security folding clasp and built-in micro-adjustment system.

Inside is the Longines-exclusive automatic Calibre L888.5, operating at 25,200 vibrations per hour and providing an impressive 72-hour power reserve. The movement incorporates a monocrystalline silicon balance spring and is engineered with enhanced resistance to magnetic fields, while providing central hours, minutes and seconds alongside a date display at 3 o’clock. Beyond its Commonwealth Games connection, the 39mm proportions make this edition especially appealing, delivering the full capability of the HydroConquest in a more compact and versatile case than the accompanying 42mm version. With only 2,026 examples produced in each size, its unique teal color scheme, ceramic bezel, 300-meter depth rating and modern L888.5 movement make the L3.779.4.09.9 both a serious dive watch and a distinctive collectible commemorating Glasgow 2026.

Reference: L3.779.4.09.9

Dated: 2026

Limited: 2026 Pieces

Bracelet: Black Rubber Strap with Mirco Adjust

Case: 39mm x 11.7mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: L888.5 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Box and Papers: Box and Papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75”

Case has minimal light wear. Strap has minimal wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Longines, founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, started as Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Agassiz's nephew, Ernest Francillon, joined the company, bringing innovations like crown-wound pocket watches that positioned the company at the forefront of watchmaking technology. In 1867, Francillon established the company's first factory in Saint-Imier's "Les Longines" and introduced the 20A movement, earning accolades at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Francillon's strategic move to industrialize production and Jacques David's technical direction were pivotal in shaping Longines' future as a leader in Swiss watchmaking.

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw Longines pioneering in sports timing with the development of its first chronograph movement in 1878 and becoming a primary supplier for New York sporting officials by 1886. The company's trademark winged hourglass logo, registered in 1889, remains the oldest unchanged active trademark with the WIPO. In the 20th century, Longines adapted to the rise of aviation, creating iconic watches like the Weems Second-Setting Watch and the Hour Angle watch. The mid-20th century brought advancements like the Chronocinegines and the company's first quartz movement. Today, under the Swatch Group, Longines continues to blend its historical heritage with modern design, producing elegant and precise timepieces while maintaining its long-standing connection to the world of sports.