LONGINES HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games EDITION

Anyone else noticed just how quiet Omega has been about the Winter Olympics; no surprise really with the games hosts’ human rights track record; hardly a sponsor’s proudest moment. 

Luckily there are other games that haven’t been tainted by human rights violations; well at least not since colonial times (cough, cough).

Introducing the new colorful, HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games Edition, a watch celebrating the 2022 games of the same name. 

The exclusive Limited Edition of 2,022 pieces, celebrates one of the world’s greatest sporting events, which sees athletes from over 70 Commonwealth nations and territories compete against each other.

Longines’ association with the Commonwealth Games dates back to the 1962 Games in Perth (Australia). 

It continued with the 2014 edition in Glasgow (Scotland) and 2018 edition in Gold Coast (Australia). 

A new milestone was set in 2020 with the conclusion of a historic partnership, in which the brand will now continue as the official timekeeper in the 2022, 2026 and 2030 Games.

In addition, Longines will be the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (England). 

As a tribute to this major multisport event, Longines has designed a special edition watch as part of the HydroConquest collection.

The watches in this line are distinguished by their colorful design, taking up the codes of diving while aimed at Commonwealth athletes. Water-resistance to 300 meters, a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown and case back, and a double security folding clasp with an integrated diving extension-piece are all features that emphasize the style of these timepieces. Limited to 2,022 pieces, the HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games watch proudly displays the vivid colors of the event logo on its black ceramic bezel, as well as on the minute-track of its black sunray dial.

Its 41mm Stainless steel case contains an exclusive self-winding movement with a silicon balance-spring to ensure high-precision and greater longevity of the mechanism. 

These characteristics further enhance high-level performance and allow Longines to provide this watch with a 5-year warranty.

To accentuate the uniqueness of this model, the case-back is engraved with the Birmingham 2022 logo and “Limited Edition - 1 out of 2022”. A stainless steel bracelet completes the watch’s sporty and modern style.

Thoughts? Honestly I quite like the little pops of color. Would I actually buy this edition if I wasn’t a competitor or somehow involved in the games? No. But what do you think?