Corporate
Press release
Rome (Italy) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 9 September 2018 – The watchmaking brand Longines unveiled its latest design, the Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting, in the unique backdrop of the Lanterna di Fuksas in Rome. Real technological innovation based on quartz, this timepiece is a must for travel lovers. It allows you to easily change time zones either manually, following watchmaking tradition, or by using the smart 'Flash Setting' system that sets the watch using flash pulses from a smartphone. This innovative function requires no external connection, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting revolutionises both watchmaking precision and the user experience, expanding Longines’ Conquest V.H.P. “Very High Precision” family, following the three-handed and chronograph versions. Around a hundred journalists from across the globe were able to discover this exceptional timepiece during this event focused on elegance and travel.
