Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Praesidus Arctic Field is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST wears larger at 41mm versus 34mm for the Praesidus Arctic Field — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Praesidus Arctic Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Arctic Field.

What movement does the Praesidus Arctic Field run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Praesidus Arctic Field runs a quartz caliber (TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz), while the Longines CONQUEST runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Praesidus Arctic FieldvsLongines CONQUEST

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus Arctic Field

P-34-AF-SLB-GYCK1

MSRP $195

Longines CONQUEST

L3.830.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Field34mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Field40h

CONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

Arctic Field50m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Arctic Field$195

CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Gray

Green

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest for its exceptional finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many highlighting its smooth winding action and comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a common drawback, and some find the polished surfaces prone to scratches. Accuracy figures range from -2s/d to -6s/d, and the power reserve is 72 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its blend of elegance and sportiness at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's eye-catching sunray finish and elegant design are consistently praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived lack of quality are noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet's quality, with one comparing it favorably to a Tudor Jubilee while another found it lacking.

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