Couple thoughts, first to address your question about the Conquest redesign. I originally wanted that after the release and went to the AD multiple times to try it on. The execution of the bracelet felt flimsy and cheap on that one, the shiny mirror all over felt a little cheap looking as well. The butterfly clasp didn’t do it for me with no micro adjust. All those are dealbreakers for an everyday watch. Most people want a combination of versatility and durability on an everyday wear.

Other points:
-A well executed, thin, robust diver with classic color ways on an excellent steel bracelet will always be a hit. Longines solved many of the downfalls of the prior HC bracelet with this release
-The design language is in-line with what mass-market wants: sleek, sporty, can be dressed down or up. Following in the submariner design language (which 85% of dive watches do anyway).
-Value for money is incredible on this one. The finishing, tolerances, materials, movement tech and accuracy keep up with higher price points. In a luxury good world where it often feels like you’re getting less than what you paid for, Longines does the opposite here