The new generation timepieces from Longines’ Elegant Collection spotlight stripped down design and innovative materials.

Offering a subtle balance between their conspicuously simple aesthetic and their high-tech movement, these automatic wristwatches are also available with a strap in vegetable material, a first for the winged-hourglass brand.

The modern elegance of these new watches is also combined with straps in vegetable material, a first for Longines, in taupe or black. As a responsible alternative, the exterior of the loop is composed of a new innovative material made from recycled apple waste. The interior is made of recycled corn rubber.

Innovative and long-lasting, this vegetable material has the same qualities as leather with respect to how it feels to the touch, how comfortable it is to wear and how good it looks, and also offers a similar lifespan.

These new watches can also be worn on a stainless steel bracelet. There is also a bicolour version with case and bracelet combining steel and rose gold plate.

Available in 34.50 mm and 39.00 mm diameters, The Longines Elegant Collection offers a selection of dials: matt white with painted Roman numerals, brushed silver with diamond hour markers or white mother-of-pearl with diamond hour markers.

Effortlessly combining genres, The Longines Elegant Collection celebrates pure minimalist elegance while still honouring the Longines watchmaking tradition.

These new pieces in The Longines Elegant Collection offer a clever contrast between their stripped-down aesthetic and the new-generation movement that drives them. Longines has completely rethought this collection that pays tribute to the elegance that is the brand’s DNA.

The Roman numerals and all the other elements that compose the dial have been completely redesigned to offer a pure, contemporary design.

Even the movement that drives these new pieces has been pressed into the service of this minimalist style. Its large distance between centres enables the counter of the seconds subdial to be shifted away from the central axis, further accentuating the harmony and character of the new Longines Elegant watches.

The self-winding mechanical calibre (L891.5) developed exclusively for Longines is fitted with a balance-spring made of silicon, a lightweight material resistant to corrosion, ordinary temperature fluctuations and magnetic fields, making possible the offer of a 5-year warranty on all the pieces in The Longines Elegant Collection.

Technical details

Reference Numbers
L4.312.4.11.0/2/6
L4.312.4.77/87.6
L4.312.5.11/77/87.7
L4.812.4.11.0/2/6
L4.812.4.77.0/6

Movement
Calibre L891.5 (ETA A31.511)
Mechanical self-winding movement
11 ½ lines, 26 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hour
With silicon balance-spring
Power reserve of approximately 72 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, date, small seconds at 6 o’clock

Cases
34.50 mm, 9.75 mm thickness
– Round, stainless steel, stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold cap
39 mm, 9.75 mm thickness
– Round, stainless steel
Sapphire glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)

Dials
White matt, painted Arabic numerals
Striped silver, 13 diamond indexes 0.032 carat, Top Wesselton IF-VVS
White mother-of-pearl, 13 diamond indexes 0.032 carat, Top Wesselton IF-VVS

Hands
Silvered polished
Rose gold color

Straps / Bracelets
Black vegetable material strap
Taupe vegetable material strap
Stainless steel bracelet, triple safety folding clasp and push piece opening mechanism
Stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold cap bracelet, triple safety folding clasp and push piece opening mechanism

Equipped with multiple time zones, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a continuation of the renowned Swiss watch brand’s precision instruments worn by the world’s greatest pioneers on their legendary exploits. Its origins and its name come from the first Longines dual-time zone wristwatch manufactured in 1925, which featured the Zulu flag on its dial – Zulu referring to the letter “Z” which designates universal time for aviators and members of the armed forces. An exclusive new Longines in-house calibre with a silicon balance-spring drives the time zone display.

A modern technology allows the hour hand to be adjusted independently of the GMT indicator. Additional time zones are read using a 24 hour hand and a bidirectional rotating bezel, also graduated over 24 hours. Extremely accurate with a power reserve of 72 hours, this new movement is chronometer-certified by the COSC (the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), in a nod to the five stars stamped on the dial which, in the history of Longines, was a guarantee of a movement of the highest quality.

Aesthetically, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time stands out with its meticulous execution and the particular care given to the various finishes on the details – whether shiny, matt, polished, in relief or embossed. This model features a bezel enhanced with a coloured ceramic insert, and is available on a matt black, sandblasted anthracite or sunray blue dial, with a date window now centred at the 6 o’clock position. Its hands and numerals, coated with Super-LumiNova®, enable the time to be read under all circumstances.

The 42 mm steel case has an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet or an interchangeable brown, beige or blue leather strap. These straps all have a folding clasp fitted with a new fine adjustment system for maximum comfort and a perfect fit.

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time takes reference at the first Longines wristwatch to indicate a second time zone: the model Zulu Time of 1925 with its typical Z-flag on the dial. Z stands for Zulu Time, the universal time format – used historically and today – in aviation and military.

Longines has more than 100 years of expertise in the development of timepieces indicating different time zones. The brand watchmakers introduced the first Longines pocket watch indicating two time zones in 1908, built for the Ottoman Empire (today Turkey). This watch operated with double hands to indicate the hours and minutes, thus enabling to indicate Turkish time and French time on the same dial. Longines filed a patent for this technique in 1911 (“Montre turque à deux tours d’heures“), followed by a second patent in 1918 (“Montre à double cadran”).

In 1931, Longines developed a special cockpit clock, delivered to pioneering American pilot Clyde Pangborn, the first pilot to fly nonstop from Japan to USA. This special instrument was equipped with double hands to indicate hours and minutes, and two concentric 24-hoursdials.

In this family of cockpit clocks we find a bit later as well a watch with two 12-hour dials, again with double hands. For the wrist of pilots Longines modified in 1933 a large 47mm-Weems watch with a double set of hour and minute hands.

Technical details

Model: Longines Spirit Zulu Time

Reference numbers
L3.812.4.53.2/6
L3.812.4.63.2/6
L3.812.4.93.2/6

Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement, COSC certified
Calibre L844.4 (A31.L411)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
With silicon balance-spring
Power reserve of approximately 72 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date aperture at 6 o’clock
24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Case
42 mm diameter
13.90 mm thickness
Round, stainless steel
Sapphire domed glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown
Case back with 6 screws
Bidirectional rotating bezel with black, green or blue ceramic insert
Engraved 24-hour scale with lacquered numbers and Super-LumiNova® triangle
Water-Resistance: To 10 bar (100 meters)

Dials
Black matt, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Anthracite sandblasted, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Sunray blue, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®

Hands
Silvered polished, Super-LumiNova®
Gilt polished, Super-LumiNova®
GMT hand: black and blue, black and gilt polished or black and orange

Bracelet/strap
Brown, beige or blue strap with folding buckle and micro adjustment system, with interchangeable system
Stainless steel bracelet with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, with interchangeable system

Introduced as a fitting tribute to the world of aviation, the Longines Spirit watch is now available in titanium, featuring satin-polished case, sandblasted anthracite dial and satin black flange.

The Grade 5 titanium is lighter and more hard-wearing than steel. Slightly darker than steel and more matt, this material gives these new timepieces a contemporary look.

The combination of strong, sleek aesthetic and modern technology gives the Longines Spirit Titanium watch models outstanding temperament.

The Longines Spirit automatic watch plays on the contrasts between dark hues and a subtle gleam. The hands, numerals, stars and hourglass have subdued glints of gold (1N), for a perfect balance of colours and materials. This equilibrium, enhanced by the absence of a date window, further accentuates the watch’s aeronautical symmetry. Its hands and numerals are embedded with “Blue Line” Super- Luminova®.

The Longines Spirit is equipped with an automatic movement with a silicon balance-spring, which is light, nonmagnetic, hard-wearing, stainless and impervious to thermal expansion. All these characteristics enable the models in this collection to be classified as chronometers certified by the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute).

The five stars stamped on the dial which, in the history of Longines, were synonymous with maximum quality and reliability. A 5-year warranty also proves the exceptional character of this line.

The new Longines Spirit watch is available with an interchangeable titanium bracelet (ref. L3.810.1.53.2/6) with satin-polished finish or a NATO type nylon strap (ref. L3.811.1.53.2/6).

The nylon strap has been custom-developed using a special weaving technique that reprises the anthracite and black colours of the dial and offers unmatched comfort.

Technical details

Model: Longines Spirit Titanium

Reference numbers
L3.810.1.53.2/6
L3.811.1.53.2/6

Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement, COSC certified
Calibre L888.4 (A31.L11)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
Silicon balance-spring
Power reserve of approximately 72 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds

Case
40 mm or 42 mm, 12,20mm thickness
Round, titanium
Sapphire domed glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown
Case back with 6 screws
Water resistance: To 10 bar (100 meters)

Dial
Anthracite sandblasted dial, satin-finish black flange, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Golden, Super-LumiNova®

Bracelet/Strap
Titanium bracelet with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, with interchangeable system
Anthracite woven nylon strap, titanium buckle, with interchangeable system

Following the success of the silver version in 2019, Swiss watch brand Longines is now offering a new interpretation of their Heritage Classic model with a black sector dial.

This sleek wristwatch has a 38.5mm diameter case. Inspired by the designs of the 1930s, the sector dial of this timepiece is composed of different zones, each with a different finish.

The matt centre circle allows the silver slim hands to stand out in contrast. It is inlaid with an anthracite hour circle with a circular brushed finish. The dial also incorporates a ridged small seconds hand. Although a 1930s inspired creation, the Longines Heritage Classic watch incorporates resolutely modern technical features.

The self-winding calibre L 893 is a new generation automatic movement developed exclusively for Longines watches. Equipped with an antimagnetic balance spring made of silicon, this movement offers a 5-year warranty. The small seconds dial, shifted downwards in relation to the centre axis, is inspired by the historical watch of the 1930s.

Dedicated to vintage watch enthusiasts, the Longines Heritage Classic is available with a cognac-colored leather strap or a ‘grain of rice’ stainless steel bracelet.

Technical details

Model: Heritage Classic

References
L2.828.4.53.6: with stainless steel bracelet
L2.828.4.53.2: with leather strap

Movement
Calibre L 893 (ETA A31.5Ol, mechanical self-winding)
11 ½ lines
26 Jewels
25,200 vibrations per hour
Silicon balance spring
Power reserve: 72 hours (appx.)

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’ clock

Case
Diameter: 38.50mm
Thickness: 11mm
Round, stainless steel
Sapphire crystal glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 30 meters

Dial
Black and charcoal grey, 3 zones
White painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Hands
Silvered, polished

Strap
Cognac leather strap with buckle
Stainless steel bracelet, ‘Bead of rice’ style
Double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism

Longines presents green dial variants of its Spirit watch Date model. Linking history with innovation, the Longines Spirit collection combines elements borrowed from the pioneering world of aviation with today’s aesthetic and technical requirements.

This new model in 40mm or 42mm diameter stainless steel case features a three-hand with date dial layout. The new green colour dial combines with the Super- LumiNova® beige and lends the model a vintage touch, while the dial’s sandblasted finish creates a fashionable metallic sheen. A clever blend of past and present, these pieces feature five applied stars on their dial, attesting to the quality of the movement, as they have throughout Longines’ history.

Like their predecessors, these models are equipped with cutting-edge technology thanks to their exclusive automatic calibres (L888.4) and silicon balance-spring. With their extreme precision, each has been chronometer-certified by the COSC (the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) and comes with a 5-year warranty.

The watch comes with a steel bracelet or a beige leather strap, along with Longines’ exclusive interchangeable strap system.

Technical details

Model: Longines Spirit

Reference numbers
L3.810.4.03.2/6
L3.811.4.03.2/6

Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement, COSC certified
Calibre L888.4 (A31.L11)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
With silicon balance-spring
Power reserve of approximately 72 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date aperture at 3 o’clock

Case
40 mm or 42 mm, 12,20mm thickness
Round, stainless steel
Sapphire domed glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown
Case back with 6 screws
Water-resistance: To 10 bar (100 meters)

Dial
Green sandblasted, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Silvered sandblasted hands, Super-LumiNova®

Bracelet/Strap
Beige strap with buckle, with interchangeable system
Stainless steel bracelet with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, with interchangeable system

Swiss watch brand Longines expands its DolceVita collection by adding a new model featuring a sectorised dial typical of the Art Deco period.

Inspired by a model from the 1920s and characterised by a rectangular case, this line offers an extensive range of men’s and women’s timepieces in an ode to the Italian “dolce vita”. Longines continually develops its DolceVita range of variations, like so many different ways of living and expressing la dolce vita.

This year, the collection takes on a new sectorised dial characteristic of the Art Deco style. Asserting a subtle balance of silver tones, it is distinctive for its hour-circle adorned with Arabic numerals and long, fine hands, as well as cross hairs at the centre of the dial. This dial, characterised by its simplicity, completes the men’s models of this line.

Longines is also extending its selection of interchangeable straps by offering new leather variations in white, blue and golden hues. These accessories make it possible for each customer to personalise their watch according to their desires, and are available in two sizes, S and M.

Technical details

Collection: Longines DolceVita

Reference numbers
L5.255.4.71.2/4/7
L5.512.0.71.2/4/7
L5.757.4.73.0/3/6/9
L5.767.4.73.0/3/6/9

Movements

Quartz movements

L5.255 L178.2: (ETA 980.153)
L5.512 L176.2: (ETA 980.163)

Model: L5.757 / L5.767

Mechanical self-winding movement, Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L011)
83/4 lines, 22 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 45 hours

Functions
L5.255/L5.512: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
L5.757 / L5.767: Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 6 o’clock

Cases
Rectangular, in stainless steel
L5.255: 20.80 x 32.00 mm
L5.512: 23.30 x 37.00 mm
L5.757: 27.70 x 43.80 mm
L5.767: 28.20 x 47.00 mm
Water-resistance: To 3 bar (30 metres)

Dials
L5.255 / L5.512: Silver « flinqué », painted Roman numerals
L5.757 / L5.767: Silver, sectorised, painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Hands
Blued steel

Bracelet/Straps
L5.255 / L5.512: White, “gold” brown or blue leather strap with buckle, equipped with an interchangeable system
L5.757 / L5.767: Black, blue or brown leather strap with buckle; Stainless steel with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism

Swiss luxury watch brand Longines presents SILVER ARROW, a modern interpretation of an iconic 1950s timepiece, which was inspired from the world of race cars and supersonic aeroplanes.

In 1955, Longines held an in-house contest to find the name for a new timepiece with an avant-garde design. A name emerged that was based on one of the 450 proposals: “Silver Arrow”, a reference to the famous sports cars that dominated the racing circuits of the era. The first “Silver Arrow” was released by the Longines factory in 1956. At the time, each of the brand’s collections bore an emblem. The “Silver Arrow” symbol was a supersonic plane flying through the stars.

Today, Longines brings the model back to life with the new LONGINES SILVER ARROW. This timepiece, characteristic of the watches of the 1950s, shows an understated elegance and distinctive silhouette, and is powered by cutting-edge watchmaking technology.

The LONGINES SILVER ARROW has a 38.50mm steel case which contains a self-winding mechanical movement (L888.5) with a silicon balance-spring to ensure high-precision accuracy and enhanced resistance to magnetic fields. To prove its reliability, this new timepiece comes with a five-year warranty.

Resolutely minimalist, its silver opaline dial features striated indexes – like the original version – and sword-shaped hands, and both of these features are coated with Super- LumiNova®. The absence of a date display and of a “self-winding” indication contributes to its understated character while maintaining the spirit of the original timepiece.

This timepiece features a box-shaped sapphire glass with a multi-layered anti-reflective finish, as well as a screw-down back engraved with the “Silver Arrow” emblem.

The Longines Silver Arrow watch is fitted on a matte brown leather strap with a soft texture and vintage finishes.

Technical details

Model: Longines Silver Arrow
Reference number: L2.834.4.72.2

Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement with silicon balance-spring
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hour
Power reserve : around 72 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds

Case
Round, 38.50 mm, stainless steel
Special engraving on case back
Screw down case back with notches
Sapphire crystal box with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial
Domed silver opaline, 12 striated indexes extended with an understated Super-LumiNova® rectangle
Hours and minutes hands coated with Super-LumiNova®

Strap
Brown leather strap with buckle

In the middle of the 20th century, Longines created the Reference 5774 wristwatch for the crews of the French Nay. Today, the Swiss watch brand pays tribute to this legendary military watch with a re-edition.

With its cognac leather strap and golden oplaine dial, The Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale respects the design of its original model, while meeting today’s aesthetic and technical requirements. The shape of the counterweight seconds hands, a rare feature in Longines watches, provides this timepiece a unique aesthetic appeal.

The original timepiece created for the French Navy features a 33.50 mm diameter case with a robust case and bezel typical of military models. It houses Longines historical 12.68N movement. The Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale re-edition features a 38.50 mm diameter stainless steel case.

The original timepieces were identified using the letters M. N. for Marine Nationale, engraved on the back of the case. As for the dial, it bore the words “Longines FAB. SUISSE”. These two distinctive features are recreated on the current timepiece, which in order to preserve the face of the original watches, does not offer a date window.

Like the original timepiece, the case-back of the current version is screwed. The new timepiece features a domed sapphire crystal box type glass. The lightly grained golden beige dial features super-LumiNova coated Arabic numeral hour markers and brown super-LumiNova embedded blued-steel hands.

The Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale watch houses the L888.5 self-winding mechanical movement with a silicon balance spring, developed exclusively for Longines.

Technical details

Model: Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale

Reference number
L2.833.4.93.2

Movement
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11)
Automatic mechanical movement
11 1/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25,200 alternations per hour
Power reserve: 64 hours

Functions
Hours, Minutes and seconds

Case
Stainless steel case
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38.50 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
Sapphire crystal glass with AR coating

Dial
Sand-blasted golden beige
12 Arabic Numerals, Super-LumiNova
Hands: Blued steels, Super-LumiNova

Strap
Cognac leather strap

Swiss watch brand Longines pays tribute to its historic Flagship collection with a new model that features a black dial and emblematic design from the 1950s.

Launched in 1957, the Flagship collection was one of the first lines to be named by Longines. The flagship flies the flag of the commander-in-chief of the fleet. With this resolutely conquering name, the collection would go on to become a crown jewel for the winged hourglass brand from the 1950s onwards. Initially intended for men, these watches also enjoyed great success with female customers.

Today, Longines revisits this timeless, unisex design by drawing inspiration from a rare model with a black dial from 1957, which is particularly prized by collectors. Combining technical expertise and elegance, the new all-black Flagship Heritage will appeal to all vintage watch enthusiasts.

This timepiece is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement (L615) and includes a stainless steel case with a diameter of 38.50 mm. A characteristic feature of the collection, the case also features bevelled, inward-pointing horns, which gives the piece a refined and stylish silhouette.

Faithful to the design of the original watch, this model unveils a black lacquered domed dial with a polished finish, accentuated by applied indexes in the shape of faceted trapezoids.

Located at 6 o’clock, the date is indicated by an off-centre small seconds counter and the “Flagship” inscription, both emblematic of the watchmaking aesthetics of the 1950s. The dolphin shaped hands enhance this understated composition, encased in an anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

An emblem of the collection, a golden caravel decorated with blue enamel is engraved on the screw-down case back.

The model is presented on a black leather strap decorated with fine beige stitching and equipped with a pin buckle.

This new variation completes the Flagship Heritage line, which until now consisted of a steel version with a cream dial, as well as a limited series launched for the collection’s 60th anniversary, celebrated in partnership with the brand’s Ambassador Kate Winslet.

Technical details

Model: Flagship Heritage
Reference number: L4.795.4.58.0

Movement
Calibre L615 (ETA 2895-2) Self-winding mechanical movement
11½ lines, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
42 hours of power reserve

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock and date

Case
Round, Ø 38.50 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire box with several layers of anti-reflective treatment
Engraved steel back with enamelled yellow gold medallion
Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 metres)

Dial
Shiny black, applied indexes

Hands
Rose
SuperLuminova®

Strap
Black leather with steel buckle

The Longines 1832 collection pays tribute to the origins of the Saint-Imier based watch brand. Longines was founded in 1832. The models in this collection perfectly reflect the aesthetic codes of the brand, combining tradition, elegance and performance. The Longines 1832 watches house movement developed exclusively for Longines, which can be admired through the transparent case-back.

The Longines 1832 collection now offers new references for men and women. For men, three new references are available, and for women Longines presents two new references.

The new men’s models feature 40mm stainless steel case and black matte dial with silver polished hands and applied indexes. They feature different dial layouts depending upon the functions incorporated in each model. The movements powering the men’s models feature 21 jewels, 25’200 vph frequency and power reserve of 64 hours.

The L4.825.4.52.0 model displays hours, minutes, centre seconds and date at 3 o’clock. This timepiece is powered by the Calibre L888 (ETA A31.L01) self-winding movement.

The L4.826.4.52.0 model displays hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by a small hand at 6 o’clock. This model is equipped with the Calibre L899 (ETA A31.L91) self-winding movement.

The L4.827.4.52.0 model displays hours, minutes, centre seconds and annual calendar at 3 o’clock displaying day and month. This timepiece is powered by the Calibre L897.2 (ETA A31.L81) movement.

Two ladies’ watch models are also available: L4.325.4.52.0 and L4.325.4.87.2. These ladies watches come with 30mm stainless steel case. First model (L4.325.4.52.0) features a black matte dial with applied indexes and the second model (L4.325.4.87.2) has a beige mother-of-pearl dial with 12 diamond (12 Top Wesselton VS-SI diamonds, for a total of 0.060 carats) indexes. Each of these timepieces is equipped with a Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L01) self-winding movement that drives hours, minutes, centre seconds and date at 3 o’clock.

Other common features of the Longines 1832 collection are scratch-resistant sapphire crystal front glass, transparent sapphire crystal caseback, Swiss Super-LumiNova applied hands and indexes, alligator leather strap and water resistance of 30 meters.

Technical details

Reference Numbers
L4.325/825/826/827.4.52.0
L4.325.4.87.2

Movements
Mechanical self-winding movement
– Model L4.325: Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L01); 83/4 lines, 22 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hours; Power reserve: 40 hours
– L4.825: Calibre L888 (ETA A31.L01); 111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours; Power reserve: 64 hours
– Model L4.826: Calibre L899 (ETA A31.L91); 111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours; Power reserve: 64 hours
– Model L4.827: Calibre L897.2 (ETA A31.L81); 111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours; Power reserve: 64 hours

Functions
– Models L4.325 & L4.825: Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3 o’clock
– Model L4.826: Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by a small hand at 6 o’clock
-Model: L4.827 Hours, minutes, seconds, annual calendar at 3 o’clock displaying day and month

Case
Round, Ø 30 mm or Ø 40 mm, Stainless Steel
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Water-resistant: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dials
Black matte, applied indexes or Beige mother-of-pearl, 12 diamond indexes
Silvered polished hands

Straps
Brown or black alligator strap with buckle

With this new model, Longines re-interprets a military watch produced in 1938 and conserved as part of the Swiss watch brand’s historical collection. Numbered and limited to 1938 pieces, this reissue of a timeless design is driven by a hand-wound mechanical movement.

The shape of the 43 mm stainless steel case is typical of the 1930s. Resolutely understated, the piece reveals other attractive details reminiscent of the original model, such as the beveled bezel and its ribbed “sea urchin”-shaped crown which guarantees easy adjustment.

Under its domed anti-reflection sapphire crystal, The Longines Heritage Military 1938 features a streamlined, perfectly easy-to-read matte black dial. The “baton”-style hands and 11 cream-colored Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova® enable excellent visibility in any condition, an essential quality for a military watch. The elegant dial and small seconds at 6 o’clock are framed by an elegant “railway-track” decoration that characteristic of the period.

The Longines Heritage Military 1938 is available with a patinated charcoal grey leather strap and a cognac-colored NATO-style leather strap, easily interchanged using a tool included in its packaging.

Technical details

Model: Heritage Military 1938
Reference Number L2.826.4.53.2

Movement
Manual winding mechanical movement
Calibre L507.2 (ETA 6498/2)
161/2 lines, 17 jewels, 21’600 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 53 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6ó clock

Case
Round, 43 mm diameter
Material: Stainless steel case
Sapphire crystal glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 30 meters

Dial
Matt black dial
Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Polished rhodium-plated hands with Super-LumiNova®

Strap
Anthracite leather and cognac NATO with buckle

With a streamlined design, the new Longines Heritage Classic perfectly respects the 1930s spirit of the piece that inspired it. In particular, it reflects the aesthetic with its sector dial and a subtle balance of colors and lines. Its silvered opaline disk glows, emphasizing the fine blued steel hands which stand out at its center.

The hour circle, adorned with Arabic numerals and hour markers, appears on a satin finished silvered disk. A fine edge, also in silvered opaline, surrounds the hours. Another significant detail of the dial is the small seconds counter rendered in striated silvered opaline, characterized by its size and remarkable position, which remains faithful to the original model.

This new Longines Heritage Classic timepiece is driven by a new, exclusive calibre (L893.5), and features a silicon balance spring. This self-winding mechanical movement, developed especially for the pieces of the Heritage line, enables the small seconds display to be located under the central axis for a design that is even closer to that of the historical pieces. The watch is also distinctive for the diameter of its stainless steel case: 38.50 mm, a contemporary dimension that reflects the elegant pieces of the 1930s.

To perfect this exceptional model, a blue or semi­ matte black leather strap with beige overstitching adorns the case. These two variations are joined by a denim-effect leather NATO strap of on anthracite or blue color. A tool provided with each model makes it possible to easily interchange these straps on a whim.

A symbol of Longines’ watchmaking expertise, The Longines Master Collection perfectly embodies the values of excellence and elegance that have contributed to building the brand’s reputation across the world.

Since this line of models, all powered by mechanical movements, was created in 2005, it has over the years added new variations and sophisticated features that showcase the watchmaking tradition so dear to the brand.

Today, Longines introduces new models featuring a moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock circled by an Arabic numeral date ring on which a hand points to the current day. The mechanism is powered by a new movement developed exclusively for the brand – the L899 calibre.

In its eternal quest for elegance, Longines has designed a sleek dial for these new pieces combined with timeless design, thus creating a subdued and harmonious aesthetic.

Available in two sizes (40 and 42 mm in diameter), the new models of The Longines Master Collection are available in a range of different dials: black barleycorn with painted Roman numerals, silvered barleycorn with painted Arabic numerals or blue sunray with applied indexes.

The 40 mm version is also available in a version with diamond indexes for a refined result. The new models of The Longines Master Collection are offered with either a stainless steel braceletor a black, brown or blue strap to match the different dial colours.