Silver and blue is a classic chronograph pairing, and the Longines Conquest Chronograph L3.835.4.98.6 makes the most of it. Blue counters sit on a matte silver dial, while a blue ceramic tachymeter bezel ties the colors together. The result is cheerful without looking busy, and in our opinion it is the most refined of the 42mm options.

The case and bracelet are all stainless steel, so the color comes entirely from the dial and bezel. Inside is the Longines L898.5, an automatic chronograph caliber with a silicon balance spring, a 28,800 vph beat and around 59 hours of reserve. You can see it working through the sapphire back. The screw-in crown and 100-meter water resistance make it a real everyday sports watch rather than a delicate collector piece.

On the steel bracelet, the 42mm case looks sharp and well balanced, with polished and brushed surfaces that catch the light. Blue accents make it easy to match with denim, navy tailoring or a white summer shirt.

Conquest Chronograph silver and blue (L3.835.4.98.6): key specs

• Case: 42mm stainless steel, 14.3mm, screw-in crown
• Dial: matte silver with blue counters and luminous hands
• Bezel: blue ceramic tachymeter insert
• Movement: Longines L898.5 self-winding chronograph, 37 jewels
• Power reserve: about 59 hours, silicon balance spring
• Crystal: sapphire, anti-reflective on both sides; sapphire caseback
• Water resistance: 100 meters
• Bracelet: stainless steel, 22mm lug width

Sporty and polished, with a little color. This is a Conquest you will reach for often.