# Sporty Neon-Highlighted Timepieces The Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games is Sleek By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-hydroconquest-xxii-commonwealth-games References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/longines-marks-2022-hydroconquest-xxii-commonwealth-games-dive-watch) & [longines](https://www.longines.com/en-gb/watch-hydroconquest-l3-781-4-59-6) The [Longines HydroConquest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-spirit-flyback-chronograph) XXII Commonwealth Games timepiece has been shown off by the brand in celebration of its partnership with the 2022 Commonwealth Games that will offer avid fans with a decidedly [chromatic option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomos-club-sport-neomatik-worldtimer) to add to their collection. The watch is limited to 2,022 pieces in celebration of this year's events, which will include more than 70 Commonwealth territories and nations. The watch boasts a 41mm stainless steel HydroConquest design that is water resistant to 300-meters and paired with a unidirectional ceramic bezel, a diving extension clasp and a screw-down crown. The Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games timepiece is finished with a series of colors across the indicators that are inspired by the event. The accessory will be available in February for £1,600 and is available for preorders now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chromatic Timepieces:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create timepieces inspired by significant events, with colors that represent them. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Creating limited edition collectibles for significant events can create a buzz amongst collectors. - **High-tech Watches:** Integrating technology into watches can disrupt the traditional watch industry and meet the needs of tech-savvy consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Innovation in design, materials, and marketing can help companies in the luxury watchmaking industry remain relevant and appealing to consumers. - **Event Planning Industry:** Creating a partnership with brands to create limited edition products exclusively for events is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the event planning industry. - **Technology and Wearables Industry:** Brands that can successfully integrate technology into traditional watches can create a disruptive innovation within the wearables industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Chic Champagne-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nomos-club-sport-neomatik-worldtimer.md) - [Sophisticated Pastel Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaracer-professional-300.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [LNY-Honoring Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conquest-heritage.md) - [Outback-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaracer-solargraph-sundowner.md) - [Olympic Winter Sport Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-milano-cortina-2026.md) - [Equestrian New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-master-collection-moonphase-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bg-859-bronze-gold-edition.md)