Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer.

What movement does the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer uses the SII NH35A and the Longines CONQUEST uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Croft PioneervsLongines CONQUEST

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

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

croft-pioneer-automatic-fog-grey-sp-5136-55

MSRP $199

Longines CONQUEST

L3.830.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Croft Pioneer42mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

Croft Pioneer40h

CONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

Croft Pioneer100m

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

Croft Pioneer$199

CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Grey

Green

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L888.5

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

$199

$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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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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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