Longines has expanded its “Art Deco” inspired evidenza watch collection by unveiling a new ladies’ automatic model with new sea green or silver dials, plus matching leather straps and a supple steel bracelet.
The sea green and silver colours respectively evoke sea spray and the open sea. The differentiated treatment of the dials is the signature of this special 2021 version: matt in the centre – with a reprise of the typical “tonneau”-shaped case – and sun ray on the outside.
The dials thus acquire another dimension, enhanced by the hour circle painted with slender, elongated Roman numerals. The crown is adorned with a blue aluminium ring that gives the case a rhythm that is visually fresh.
Finally, the Longines evidenza comes with sea green and blue leather straps, with the additional option of a supple steel bracelet with triple-security folding clasp.
The new Longines evidenza watch is equipped with Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L11), a 22-jewel self-winding movement with a power reserve of 45 hours. It drives hour, minute, seconds and date functions.
Technical details
Model: Longines evidenza automatic
Reference numbers
L2.142.4.60.2/6
L2.142.4.70.2/6
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L11)
83/4 lines, 22 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 45 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
“Tonneau” shape, stainless steel
26.00 x 30.60 mm, 8.60 mm of thickness
Glass: Sapphire
Water-resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dials
Sea green, 12 White Roman numerals
Silver, 12 Blue Roman numerals
Hands
Silvered sandblasted
Blued steel
Straps / bracelets
Blue and sea green alligator strap with triple folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
Stainless steel with triple folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
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)
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)
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.
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)
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
The Longines Legend Diver Watch is now available in colored versions in stainless steel featuring blue or brown dial.
The latest versions of The Longines Legend Diver Watch conserve the spirit and the pure lines of the original timepiece, while benefiting from the brand’s watch-making expertise. They feature up-to-date technical characteristics, such as a box-shaped sapphire glass, two screw-in crowns and a screw-down case back; they are water resistant to 300 metres or they have an automatic movement with a silicon spring balance, made exclusively for Longines.
The blue or brown shaded dial features luminous hands, hour markers interspersed with luminescent squares and Arab numerals enhanced with Super-LumiNova® rectangles for optimum visibility.
Just like on the original model, the 42 mm case back is decorated with an embossed emblem of a diver. A structured blue or brown leather strap matches the colour of the dial.
These new models of The Longines Legend Diver Watch come with a 5-year warranty.
Technical details
Model: Longines Legend Diver Watch
Reference Numbers
L3.774.4.90.2: Blue dial
L3.774.4.60.2: Brown dial
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11)
Silicon balance-spring
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
Power reserve: 64 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case
Round, 42 mm, steel
With internal turning diving bezel
Screw-down case back and two screw-in crowns
Embossed diver symbol on case back
Water-resistance: To 30 bar (300 meters)
Glass: Sapphire crystal box with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Dial
Blue or brown lacquered graduated shading
Indices with squares coated with Super-LumiNova®, Arabic numerals underscored with luminescent rectangles
Hands: Polished rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova®
Straps
Brown leather with buckle
Blue structured leather with buckle
Historic Waterproof Watches and Diver’s Timepieces from Longines
World’s first Chronograph with patented water-proof push-buttons and Flyback-function Longines ref. 4270 (1937): Movement 13ZN with Flyback-mechanism, case diameter 38 mm, mushroom-shaped pushers. Longines filed a patent for the innovative waterproof chronograph wristwatch with mushroom-shaped push buttons in Feb. 1938.
Longines H.S. (Hydrographic Survey) Military Diver’s Wristwatch for the British Royal Navy Frogmen (1942/43): Water-resistant, sterling silver case made by Albert Thomas Oliver, diameter of 51 mm. Screwed down bezel and back, winding crown protected by a screwed cap. Movement Longines cal. 12.68N. About 50 watches were produced for the Hydrographic Survey Dept.
Longines Nautilus Skin Diver, ref. 6921 (1958): Three-body stainless steel case by Piquerez SA,resisting water pressure up to 120m, diameter of 40 mm, screw back embossed with a diver motif. Bidirectional black revolving bezel calibrated for 60 minutes. Self-winding movement, cal. 19AS. Patented case-sealing “Compressor”-technology.
Super-Compressor Longines Diver’s watch, ref. 7042 (1959): Two-body case of 42 mm with screw back, produced by Piquerez SA and waterproof to 120m. Self-winding cal. 19AS., beating at 18’000 bhp. Instead of an external bezel that could be damaged by underwater obstacles, Longines used a bidirectional rotating inner disc calibrated for 60 minutes.
Longines Super-Compressor Diver’s watch, ref. 7494 (1964): Self-winding cal. 290 beating at 19’800 bhp, stronger crowns, waterproof to 200 m.
Longines Super -Compressor Diver’s watch, ref. 7594 (1965): Self-winding cal. 290 beating at 19’800 bhp, waterproof to 200 m.
Longines Skindiver Chronograph, ref. 7981 (1967): Bordeaux-colored turning bezel, calibrated for 12 hours and 60 minutes, three-body case with screw back, diameter 40 mm. Movement cal. 530, which corresponds to the cal. 30CH, with flyback mechanism. Chronograph with enlarged 30 minutes counter at three o’clock.
Longines Ultra -Chron Diver, ref. 7970 (1967/68): First Diver’s watch driven by a high-frequency movement (oscillating at 36’000 beats/hour): Highly accurate movement (cal. 431) manufactured by Longines, guaranteed to an accuracy of two seconds a day. Stainless steel case of 41 mm. waterproof up to 200m. Unidirectional turning bezel.
Longines Ultra-Chron Super-Compressor Diver’s watch, ref. 8221 (1968): Stainless steel case of 43 mm by E. Piquerez. Intended for professional divers, it resists pressures up to 300m. Hardened mineral glass, inner rotating bezel. Driven by Ultra-Chron high-frequency movement (cal. 431), oscillating at 36 000 bph.
Longines Diver’s Chronograph, ref. 8224 (1968): Cushion-shaped stainless steel case of 42mm, made by Piquerez. Inner rotating bezel with a count-down minute-scale for underwater excursions operated by the crown at 10 o’clock. Stainless steel case resisting pressure of up to 200m. Equipped with cal. 332.
Longines Ultronic Diver, ref. 8484 (1970): Stainless steel case of 41mm, waterproof up to 200m. Electronic tuning fork movement, Longines cal. 6312 based on ESA 9162. Accurate to 2 seconds a day. Unidirectional turning bezel in bright orange.
Longines Super-Compressor Military Diver’s watch for the Royal Australian Navy (1971/72): Enhanced waterproofness to 300m, calendar date and inside turning bezel, automatic winding, cal. 6651
Swiss luxury watch brand Longines expands its HydroConquest collection by adding new two-tone variations. Revisited in 2018, the HydroConquest timepieces combine performance with style. The blue, grey, black and green variations of this diving watch collection are complemented by two-tone variations in steel and rose PVD or steel and yellow PVD for an additional touch of elegance.
The green, black and blue variations are now available in two-tone steel and yellow PVD, while the grey, black and blue ones are available in steel and rose PVD versions. Dressed in 41mm diameter cases, these sporty pieces are also available on a black, blue or green rubber strap.
Taking inspiration from the world of water sports, HydroConquest watches are distinctive for their bold style, and they are designed to appeal to demanding athletes.
Water-resistance to 300 metres, a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown and case back, and a double security folding clasp with an integrated diving extension piece are all features that accentuate the character of this collection.
With a grey, blue or black sunray dial or a matte green dial, each two-tone variation of the HydroConquest line is equipped with an exclusive self-winding movement (L888.5) featuring an antimagnetic silicon balance-spring to guarantee high precision and a longer life span.
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L888.3 (ETA A31.L02)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 72 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o’clock
Case
41 mm diameter
Round shape
Stainless steel and yellow PVD case with green, black or blue ceramic bezels insert
Stainless steel and rose PVD with grey, black or blue ceramic bezels insert
Sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screwed crown and screw-down case back
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 meters)
Dial
Matt green, sunray grey, sunray black or sunray blue
3 Arabic numerals and 10 cabochons, Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Yellow or rose PVD, Super-LumiNova®
Bracelets/Straps
Stainless steel and yellow or rose PVD, double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension
Green, blue, grey, black rubber strap, double security 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.
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®
A re-issue of a chronograph with a 1930s’ design, the Longines Avigation BigEye is now available in titanium with a petrol blue dial. Driven by an exclusive chronograph movement fitted with a silicon balance-spring, this new model also comes with a 5-year warranty.
The Longines Avigation BigEye has a 41-mm titanium case which encloses a column-wheel chronograph movement (L688) with a silicon balance-spring for accuracy and enhanced resistance to magnetic fields.
This pilot’s chronograph with an emblematic 1930s’ design is characterised by the striking size of its 30-minute counter: a unique look that inspired the model’s name (BigEye).
Adorned with sand-blasted black hands and Arabic numerals coated with SuperLuminova®, its grained and shaded petrol blue dial features a seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock and an oversized 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock.
The watch is fitted with a box-shaped sapphire glass with multi-layered anti-reflective finish above and below, and a screw-down and engraved case back.
Model: The Longines Avigation BigEye
Reference Number: L2.816.1.93.2
Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement with silicon balance spring
Calibre L688 (ETA A08.L01)
13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
54 hours of power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock
Chronograph: Central 60-second hand; 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Case
Round, 41 mm diameter
Material: titanium
Special engraving on the case back
Screw-down case back
Glass: Box-shaped sapphire crystal with several layers of antireflective coating
Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial
Grained and shaded petrol blue dial with 9 Arabic numerals coated with SuperLuminova®
Black sand-blasted, hours and minutes hands coated with SuperLuminova®
Inspired by an iconic diving timepiece of the 1960s, the Longines legend diver watch now offers a new bronze version. Like the previous models from this collection, the Bronze Version retains the spirit and clean lines of the original timepiece.
This new Longines legend diver watch houses an automatic movement with silicon balance spring. The 42mm diameter case made with bronze and titanium is topped with a box type sapphire crystal glass.
Its green lacquered dial sports luminous hands, hour markers with squares coated with SuperLumiNova and Arabic numerals enhanced with luminescent rectangles for optimal legibility. Like the original models, the screw-down caseback is decorated with an embossed emblem of a diver.
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap finished with beige top-stitching, and comes with a second strap in green NATO-type nylon. Every watch comes with a tool for easy swapping of the straps. This version benefits from the brand’s five-year warranty.
Technical details
Reference: L3.774.1.50.2
Movement
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11)
Mechanical self-winding movement
Silicon balance spring
111/2 lines
21 Jewels
25’200 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 64 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes and seconds
Case
Round shape
Diameter: 42mm
Materials: Bronze case and titanium caseback
Internal turning diving bezel
Sapphire crystal box with anti-reflective coating
Screw-down case back
Two screw-down crowns
Embossed diver symbol on caseback
Water resistance: 30 atm/ 300 meters
Dial
Green lacquered graduated shading
Indices with squares coated with SuperLumiNova
Arabic numerals underscored with luminescent rectangles
Hands: Sand-blasted pink hands with SuperLumiNova
Straps
Brown leather and NATO green nylon with bronze 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.
Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale – Original Model
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
Swiss watch brand Longines revisits one of its iconic heritage timepieces with a new version of the Avigation watch type A-7 1935. Proudly demonstrating the brand’s historical ties with the world of aviation, this chronograph is a reinterpretation of the Type A-& model ordered by the U.S. AIR FORCE in 1935.
Longines has been associated with the aeronautical universe and its pioneers since the beginning of the 20th century.
Longines Avigation A7 ORIGINAL, circa 1935
For the Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 timepiece, the brand takes inspiration from a model ordered by the U.S. AIR FORCE in 1935.
In 2016, Longines introduced the Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 with a white lacquered dial. This year, the Swiss watch brand welcomes a new variation with a black shifted dial.
Faithful to the original model, the new variation sets itself apart with its black dial shifted 40º to the right. The particular orientation of the dial allowed pilots to read the indices without having to release the plane’s control yoke.
Inspired by the historical model, the new edition features a large crown with an integrated single chronograph pusher to facilitate the handling of the watch in the air – even when wearing gloves. The fluted crown located at 12 o’ clock enables control of the different chronograph functions: power, stop and reset, by simply pressing the single push-piece.
The new Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 watch has a stainless steel case, which measures 41mm diameter. Topped with an AR coated sapphire crystal, the watch hosts a dial inspired by the historic model. The watch also features a solid stainless steel case-back with engravings.
The matte black dial is adorned with large Arabic numerals, cathedral type hands and a train track chapter ring. To ensure optimum legibility, the Arabic numeral hour markers as well as the cathedral hands (hour & minute) are coated with Super-LumiNova®. The dial also hosts a date display inside the small seconds counter.
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap.
Technical details
Model: The Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935
Reference number L2.812.4.53.2
Movement
Calibre L788.2 (ETA A08.L11)
Self-winding mechanical movement with a single push-piece and a column-wheel chronograph mechanism
13 1/4 lines
27 jewels
28,800 vibrations per hour
54 hours power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds and date at 6 o’ clock
Chronograph: Central seconds hand and 30 minute counter at 12 o’clock
Case
Round case
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 41 mm
Single push-piece inserted into the crown
Sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: 30 meters
Dial
Matt black, shifted 40º to the right
Hands
Polished rhodium plated hands
Hours and minutes with Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Brown alligator strap with buckle
10 Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova®
The new Longines Heritage Class Tuxedo timepieces celebrate the carefree spirit of the 1940s. The Heritage Classic Tuxedo is available in two interpretations: a 3-hand model and a chronograph model.
As the name suggests, these timepieces take their design inspiration from the tuxedo suits. To design these new models, Longines has chosen the aesthetics styles of historic timepieces introduced in the late 1940s. The contrast of black and white on their dial is a nod to the tuxedo suits.
To respect the spirit f the original models, Longines has chosen not to add the word “Automatic” on the dials of these new creations. The date window is also omitted for maintaining the historical inspiration.
The three hands model stands out for the aesthetics of its dial, a typical and very popular design from the 1940s. An opaline silver disc surrounded by a sublime matt black circle off thin baton hands covered with Super-LumiNova. The vintage styled dial also boasts a small seconds counter at 6’o clock.
The 38.50 mm diameter stainless steel houses the exclusive L893.5 movement (Base ETA A31.501). Fitted with a silicon hairspring, this automatic can deliver a power reserve up to 64 hours.
The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph – Tuxedo is powered by the L895.5 self-winding movement (ETA A31.L21) with a silicon balance spring. This watch comes with a 40mm diameter stainless steel case. This timepiece blends matt-black, opaline and mid-night blue shades on its vintage styled dial.
The Heritage Classic Chronograph – Tuxedo features several zones on its dial, and a tachymetric scale – quite rare for a Longines watch – also enriches its circumference. The watch has a power reserve of 54 hours.
The new Longines Heritage Classic timepieces are fitted with black leather straps.
Technical details
The Longines Heritage Classic – Tuxedo
Reference numbers
L2.330.4.93.0: Three Hands Model
L2.830.4.93.0: Chronograph Model
Movements
Three Hands Model
Calibre L893 (ETA A31.501)
Mechanical self-winding movement
11½ lines, 27 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
Power reserve: 64 hours
Chronograph Model
Calibre L895 (ETA A31.L21)
Mechanical self-winding movement
12½ lines, 37 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hours
Power reserve: 54 hours
Functions
Three Hands model: Hours, minutes and small second at 6 o’clock
Chronograph model: Hours, minutes and small second at 3 o’clock; Chronograph: central 60 seconds hand and 30 minutes counter at 9 o’clock
Case
Shape: Round
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: Ø 38.50 mm (Three hands model)/40.00 mm (Chronograph model)
Sapphire box with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Water-resistant: To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial
Three Hands model
Silver opaline and black, 12 Arabic numerals with SuperLumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hands with Super-LumiNova®
Chronograph
Silver opaline and black, 10 Arabic numerals, tachometric scale
Rhodium-plated and blued steel hands
Swiss watch brand Longines has extended its Heritage segment with a new interpretation, the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, the re-issue to a timepiece produced in the late 1940s.
Dressed in a 40mm stainless steel case, the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 model houses a self-winding chronograph movement developed exclusive for the brand (L895.5). This engine is based on the ETA A31.L21 movement.
The L895.5 calibre features 37 jewels and beats at 28,800 vph. It has a power reserve of 54 hours. This automatic movement drives hours, minutes, small seconds and stopwatch functions featuring central chronograph seconds and 30 minute counter.
The historic Longines chronograph of 1946
In keeping with the design of the historic timepiece that inspired it, the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 model features a domed silvered opaline dial enhanced by two finely sculpted counters, a 30-minute counter, a small seconds counter and italic dolphin styled Arabic numerals.
At 12 o’ clock of the dial, the brand name LONGINES is subtly applied in an antique style. The leaf style hands in blued steel enhance the beauty of the dial, topped with an anti-reflection sapphire crystal glass.
The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 model is fitted with a semi-matte black leather strap featuring a soft texture and a resolutely vintage finish.
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.
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)
The Longines spirit collection pays tribute to numerous explorers and aviators who conquered the air, land and sea relying on their Longines time instruments. The iconic Swiss watch brand has equipped a host of adventurers with their precision tool watches. Amelia Earhart, Paul-Emile Victor, Elinor Smith and Howard Hughes are foremost among those who benefitted from its expertise as they conquered air, land and sea.
The Longines Spirit collection brings this rich heritage back to life. Linking history with innovation, the new models take traditional features from pilot’s watches and combine them with contemporary lines and codes.
The over-sized crown, the flange, the pronounced step around the crystal, the font of the dial, the diamond shaped indexes and the large luminous baton hands are all elements drawn from the days of pioneering aviation. Reworked and updated, these elements blend harmoniously with the overall contemporary design. In addition, great care has been taken with the various finishes on the details, whether brushed, matt, polished or in relief.
To equip these timepieces, Longines has chosen state-of-the-art self-winding movements (L888.4 & L688.4) featuring silicon hairsprings to guarantee extreme accuracy and increased life period. The calibers are chronometer certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing institute (COSC).
Powering the three-hand with date models the caliber L888.4 is based on the self winding ETA A31.L11 movement. This 21 jewels automatic movement has a power reserve of 64 hours. It drives hour, minute & central second hands and date at 3h.
The chronograph model is equipped with the caliber L688.4 based on the ETA A08.L01 self-winding column wheel chronograph movement. It has a power reserve of 60 hours. This 27 jewels movement powers hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph functions.
The Longines spirit timepieces are fitted with domed sapphire crystal glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides. They also feature screw-in crown and engraved case back secured with six screws.
Available in three-hand/calendar models (40mm and 42mm) and a chronograph (42mm), the Longines spirit comes with a matt black, grained silver or sunray blue dial, all stamped with five applied stars. In the Longines tradition, this has always signified an improvement of the quality and reliability of the brand’s movement. Five stars is the maximum number that can be achieved.
The Longines spirit watch models are fitted with steel bracelet, or a leather strap in dark brown, light brown or blue. The three hand/calendar watch is also available in a Prestige edition with three interchangeable straps (steel, leather and NATO in brown leather).
Calibre L888.4 (ETA A31.L11)
Mechanical self-winding movement with silicon balance spring, COSC certified
11 ½ lines, 21 jewels, 25,200 vph
Power reserve: 64 hours
Chronograph (L3.820)
Caliber L688.4 (ETA A08.L01)
Mechanical self-winding movement with silicon balance spring, COSC certified, column wheel chronograph
13 ¼ lines
Number of jewels: 27 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Power reserve: 60 hours
Functions
Three hands with date models
Hours, minutes, seconds and date aperture at 3h
Chronograph models
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9h
Date aperture at 4:30h
Chronograph: central 60 seconds hand, 30-minutes counter at 3h and 12 hour counter at 6h
Case
Round case
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 40mm or 42mm
Sapphire domed glass with multilayered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown
Stainless case-back with 6 screws
Water resistance: 10 atm/100 meters
Hands
Silvered sand blasted, Super-LumiNova
Black sandblasted, Super-LumiNova
Bracelet/straps
Standard version
Dark brown, light brow of blue leather strap with buckle
Stainless steel bracelet, triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
Prestige edition
3 bracelet/straps with interchangeable system
– Stainless steel bracelet, double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
– Dark brown, light brown or blue leather strap with buckle
– NATO strap with 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.
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
Swiss watch brand Longines expands their HydroConquest collection by launching new models dressed in green hues.
Two new editions are available. Featuring a modernized design, the first model features a green ceramic bezel insert that matches the color of the dial. Its dial features a matte green dial.
Mounted on a stainless steel bracelet or green rubber strap, this model is available in two sizes: 41mm and 43 mm. This khaki green HydroConquest watch houses a self-winding mechanical movement L888.3 calibre (ETA A31.L02) with a power reserve of 64 hours.
The second HydroConquest model is a boutique edition. It comes in a 41mm diameter stainless steel case.
This model features a bright green vertical-brushed ceramic dial and houses L888.5 (ETA A31.L11) self-winding caliber designed exclusively for Longines. Featuring a silicon balance spring, this movement delivers a power reserve of 64 hours.
These new HydroConquest timepieces preserve the traditional style of diving watches. The distinctive characteristics of these HydroConquest watch models include water resistance to 300 meters, a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown and case-back, crown-protection and a double security folding clasp with integrated diving extension.
Technical details
Model: HydroConquest
Reference number
L3.781.4.06.6/9
L3.782.4.06.6/9
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L888.3 (ETA A31.L02)
111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 64 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o’clock
Case
Round, stainless steel, 41 mm or 43 mm
Green ceramic bezel insert
Screwed Crown and Screw-down case-back
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant: To 30 bar (300m)
Dial
Matt green, 3 Arabic numerals and 10 cabochons, Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Rhodium-plated (hour, minute, second), Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Stainless steel, double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension
Green rubber, double security folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
Model: HydroConquest (Boutique Edition)
Reference number
L3.785.4.06.6
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11)
Silicon balance spring
111/2 lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 64 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 3 o’clock
Case
Round, stainless steel, 41 mm or 43 mm
Green ceramic bezel insert
Screwed Crown and Screw-down case-back
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant: To 30 bar (300m)
Dial
Green vertical brushed finish, 3 Arabic numerals and 10 cabochons, Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Rhodium-plated (hour, minute, second), Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Stainless steel, double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension
Green rubber, double security folding clasp with fine tuning and push-piece opening mechanism
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
On 13 Oct 2019, as the Official Partner and Official Timekeeper of the 49th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart (GER), Longines honoured French gymnast Melanie de Jesus dos Santos and American gymnast Samuel Mikulak with the ultimate prize outside of competition: the Longines Prize for Elegance.
All participants in the individual men and women allaround finals held respectively on Thursday 10 October and Friday 11 October were nominated for this elegant contest. The winners impressed the whole jury beyond technical considerations for the grace, beauty, harmony and above all, the elegance of their performance, a value cherished by Longines. They both received elegant Longines timepieces, as well as a trophy and a cheque.
In Stuttgart, the jury of the Longines Prize for Elegance comprised Rainer Eckert, Brand Manager Longines Germany, Morinari Watanabe, President of the International Gymnastics Federation, Catalina Ponor and Fabian Hambuechen, Women’s and Men’s Artistic Ambassadors for the 2019 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. The jury’s individual assessments were combined to form a collective judgement reflecting a perceptive and balanced evaluation of the gymnasts’ performances.
Besides, Longines was delighted to support its Ambassador of Elegance, Swiss gymnast Giulia Steingruber. She finished eighteen among the world’s best Artistic gymnasts in the individual All-around Final.
Last but not least, she was seen wearing the Official Watch of the event, a model from the Conquest Classic collection featuring a white mother-of-pearl dial adorned with diamond indexes. This line skillfully combines modernity with the refinement that defines the brand. Elegant and sleek, this latest creation is both feminine and boldly contemporary.
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.
Swiss watchmaker Longines returned as the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which was held in Bridgehampton, New York from August 25 to September 1. Longines also named a model from the New Conquest Classic collection the Official Watch of the Hampton Classic. The precision and elegance of this Swiss timepiece are qualities shared by the premier jumping riders who competed throughout the event.
Longines presented elegant watches to winners in ceremonies honoring their distinguished performances in the Longines Rider Challenge, the Longines Cup, and the Grand Prix. The $30,000 Longines Leading Rider Challenge prize was awarded to Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam, who accumulated the most points in the Open Jumper classes to take the prize for his third time.
His strong performance riding Kirschwasser SCF also helped Sweetnam claim victory in the $75,000 Longines Cup once again. Canada’s Mario Deslauriers riding Bardolina took the Grand Prix prize, beating out his daughter Lucy Deslauriers to take the win.
Now in its 44th year, the Hampton Classic has become a fixture of the New York City social calendar, attended by more than 3,000 VIP guests, including high-profile celebrities and socialites, who sip, stroll, and spectate throughout the extravagant event while enjoying the exceptional display of horsemanship throughout the weekend’s biggest competitions at six different competition rings. Nearly 50,000 spectators attended the extravagant 2019 Hampton Classic event, presented with Official Partner and Timekeeper Longines.
The legacy Swiss watchmaker’s equestrian sports timing activities began in the 1860s, when Longines first produced a watch engraved with a horse head, followed by a chronograph engraved with a horse and his jockey in the 1880s, which was widely adopted by American race enthusiasts and officials, starting in New York. Today, Longines clocks all the official race times at Belmont for the season and traditionally presents Longines timepieces to the winning jockeys, owners, and race teams of the Belmont Stakes.
Today, Longines is the Top Partner and Official Timekeeper of the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) associating with top-level competitions such as the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – including the North American League, the 17-stage Longines Global Champions Tour, as well as the Longines Masters.
Longines is also the Official Timekeeper of the Longines Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby and clocks all the official race times at Belmont for the season and traditionally presents Longines timepieces to the winning jockeys, owners, and race teams of the Belmont Stakes.
The new Conquest Classic collection was the Official Watch of the 2019 Hampton Classic. The Conquest Classic by Longines skillfully combines modernity with the refinement that defines the brand. Perfectly suited for the women of today, it remains faithful to the brand’s iconic elegance, while offering bold, feminine, and contemporary styling with new dials that mix mother-of-pearl, diamonds, and touches of pink.
Available in two sizes (29.50 mm and 34 mm in diameter) and with select models featuring diamonds, the steel case of the new Conquest Classic houses a quartz movement. The collection offers five different dials – sunray blue, sunray black, sunray silver, white mother-of-pearl or black mother-of-pearl – on which pink or rhodium-plated hands revolve. Pink indexes or diamonds complete the dial of this timepiece, while its steel bracelet lends it further finesse and refinement.
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.
A reimagined version of a 1960s diving watch, The Longines Legend Diver Watch features prominently in the brand’s Heritage line. An icon of the Saint-Imier company’s watchmaking and aesthetic know-how, this timepiece is now available in 36 mm models. Longines thus gives rise to a range of new creations that will adorn the wrists of women and men in search of authenticity or fans of the vintage look.
As with the previous models in this range, the new variations maintain the spirit and clean lines of the original piece, while adopting modern technical features. Colourful creations or faithful replicas of the 1960s timepiece, these new versions will undoubtedly perpetuate the history of a legendary watch.
The new Longines Legend Diver Watch models house a self-winding movement in their 36 mm steel case. Topped by a domed sapphire crystal, the dial is offered in many iterations from shimmering white mother-of-pearl, to a more classic brown or its original black colour. Polished rhodium-plated hands coated with Super-LumiNova® repeat the chorus of time.
As with the model that inspired them, the stamped image of a diver adorns the screwed back of these timepieces.
A Milanese-style steel bracelet subtly emphasizes the simplicity of these watches, while white, brown or black leather straps harmoniously blend with the colours of the dial.
Movement
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L592 (ETA A20.L11)
83/4lines, 22 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 40 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, second and date aperture at 3 o’clock
Case
Round, Æ 36 mm, stainless steel,
With internal turning diving bezel
Glass: Domed sapphire with multi-layered anti-reflective coating
Screw-down case back and two screw-in crowns
Embossed diver symbol on the case back
Water-resistance: To 30 bar (300meters)
Dials
Black or brown lacquered dial / white mother-of pearl
Indices with squares coated with Super-LumiNova® and Arabic numerals underscored with luminescent rectangles
Hands
Polished rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova®
Bracelet/straps
Black, brown or white leather strap with buckle
Milanese stainless steel bracelet with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
Swiss watch brand Longines is extending its agreement as the Title Partner of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM North American League series. Through this long-term commitment, the Swiss watchmaking brand extends the opportunity for continued exposure of equestrian sport – and particularly of the show jumping discipline –in North America, as well as the equestrian community worldwide.
In the context of its long-lasting Top Partnership with the FEI, the Swiss watchmaking brand is pleased to extend its agreement as Title Partner of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM North American League series. With events across USA, Canada and Mexico, the league is now heading into its fifth season 2019-2020.
With this new agreement comes the implementation of a new format and structure of the series. Among the planned innovations, the series will feature eight top-class events, all at a minimum 4 level.
Longines is a strong supporter of equestrian sport around the world, and continues its role as FEI Top Partner, Title Partner of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ China League and the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, and also remains Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FEI.
This year, Longines will act as the Title Partner for the Longines FEI European Championships Rotterdam (NED) and the Longines FEI Eventing Championships Luhmühlen (GER).
This week, the Swiss watch brand Longines celebrates the English sartorial elegance characteristic of the Royal Meeting at Ascot, as the Official Partner, Official Timekeeper, and Official Watch of this prestigious event. On this occasion, the brand welcomed on Wednesday its Ambassador of Elegance, the Asian actress Chin Ling Lin. As the Official Watch of the event, Longines also highlighted models from the Record collection, a line combining classic elegance and watchmaking excellence.
This week, the Ascot racecourse (UK) hosts one of the world’s most anticipated sports events of the year: the Royal Meeting. The Swiss watch brand Longines is honoured to take part in this prestigious horse racing rendezvous as its Official Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch.
On Wednesday, 19 June, Longines invited its Ambassador of Elegance Chi Ling Lin to experience the Royal Meeting’s unique atmosphere. Following the remarkable victory of Dashing Willoughby in the Queen’s Vase race, the acclaimed Asian actress, together with Longines Vice President Richard Strohmeier, presented elegant timepieces to the winning owners (Mick and Janice Mariscotti), trainer (Andrew Balding), jockey(Oisin Murphy), and groom (Angela Cheshire).
Later on that day, the owner (Sir Evelyn and Lady Lynn De Rothschild), the trainer’s representative, the jockey (Frankie Dettori) and the groom (Corrado Morale) of Crystal Ocean, the winning horse of the Prince of Wales’ Stakes, also received elegant Longines watches from the hands of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
ASCOT, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: guest of Longines, at Royal Ascot on June 19, 2019 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Longines )
In line with the refinement of the Royal Meeting, Longines is proud to highlight the Official Watch of Royal Ascot, a steel and gold model from the Record collection. Combining classic elegance with watchmaking excellence, each piece in this line houses a movement including a single-crystal silicon balance spring with unique properties and is certified as a “chronometer” by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
Longines’ passion for the equestrian world dates back to 1869, when the brand produced its first equestrian pocket watch, displaying a proud horse head. A few years later, in 1878, Longines developed a chronograph movement, fitted in a case engraved with a jockey and his mount. Seen on the racetracks as early as 1881, this type of timepieces proved extremely popular among jockeys and horse-lovers, as it enabled its user to time performances to the second. Today, Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports includes flat racing as well as show-jumping, dressage, driving and eventing competitions. Longines chose to support equestrian sports as a perfect illustration of its core values: tradition, elegance and performance.
Longines celebrated its Record collection during an exclusive event held in the gardens of the sumptuous Château de Chantilly. This line, which conveys the essence of Longines, one of timeless elegance and watchmaking excellence, is perfectly embodied by the brand’s Ambassadors of Elegance Kate Winslet and Simon Baker, brought together for the very first time for the occasion. Earlier that day, these two Hollywood stars, who have been part of the Longines Family for many years already, took part in a photo shooting together and presented the fruit of their collaboration to the international guests and media in attendance.
On the eve of the much-awaited Prix de Diane Longines, the Swiss watchmaking brand held a special event in the breath-taking setting of the Château de Chantilly with its Ambassadors of Elegance and acclaimed actors Kate Winslet and Simon Baker. Longines was proud to welcome them for the very first time together in a same venue.
Before attending this elegant celebration, Kate Winslet and Simon Baker had the opportunity to take part in a joint photo shooting, a premiere for the two actors, highlighting a pair watch from the Record collection. Together with the Longines management, Kate and Simon were delighted to present the exclusive visuals during the celebration.
For this unique and exclusive event, Kate Winslet and Simon Baker highlighted a pair watch from this range in stainless steel and rose gold, perfectly in line with the philosophy of the brand to give its female and male customers a wide range of variations in all of its collections, enabling them to find the perfect fit for their taste and personality.
The ladies model features a white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indexes, while the men piece displays a sunray silver dial with bar indexes. Both watches are mounted on an elegant stainless steel bracelet with a rose gold cap.
The Record collection combines classic elegance and watchmaking excellence. Each piece in this line houses a movement including a single-crystal silicon balance spring with unique properties and which is certified as a “chronometer” by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
With four sizes (26.00 mm, 30.00 mm, 38.50 mm and 40.00 mm) and a variety of dials, this collection is designed for men or women.
All of the models feature the 3 working hands/date version and are available in steel, 18-carat rose gold or stainless steel and rose gold. Some pieces also offer a version inlaid with diamonds. These watches come with a stainless steel or a stainless steel with a rose gold cap bracelet, or are fitted on a black, brown or blue alligator strap.
Swiss watch brand Longines returned as the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the 151st Belmont Stakes, timing Sir Winston’s impressive win at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Sir Winston’s jockey Joel Rosario and his mount navigated a field of impressive contenders, surging past Tacitus and War of Will down the stretch on the outside to take the victory. Earlier that day, Rushing Fall, ridden by Javier Castellano, claimed the 2019 Longines Just a Game Stakes. Longines U.S. Brand President Pascal Savoy joined the winning teams after each race to personally present Longines timepieces to each jockey, owner, and trainer in recognition of their skillful performances.
Rushing Fall, ridden by Javier Castellano, wins the 26th running of the Longines Just A Game stakes, Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. Longines, the Swiss watchmaker known for its elegant timepieces, is the Official Timekeeper and Watch of the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Longines)
In keeping with the Swiss watch brand’s motto, “Elegance is an Attitude,” Longines once again hosted the annual Longines Prize for Elegance fashion contest at Belmont Park. Elegant female attendees walked the runway before a panel of judges that included Style Expert, Style Director Joseph DeAcetis, actress Ana Villafañe, and Pascal Savoy, Longines U.S. Brand President. Elham Ayati was named the 2019 winner of the Longines Prize for Elegance fashion contest, and to mark the occasion, Pascal Savoy presented her with a Swiss-made ladies’ Longines timepiece.
As the Official Timekeeper of the Belmont Stakes, Longines reaffirms the brand’s long-time ties to elegance, excellence, and precision timekeeping. The legacy Swiss watchmaker’s equestrian sports timing activities began in the 1860s, when Longines first produced a watch engraved with a horse head, followed in the 1880s by a chronograph engraved with a horse and his jockey, which was widely adopted by American race enthusiasts and officials, starting in New York.
The Official Watch of the Belmont Stakes: The New Conquest Classic
The new Conquest Classic was named the Official Watch of the 2019 Belmont Stakes. The new ladies’ watch collection was unveiled to the world on Wednesday, June 5 at Hudson Yards, in New York City in the presence of Mikaela Shiffrin, champion alpine skier and Longines Ambassador of Elegance since 2014.
Longines has combined the femininity of materials and dynamic lines to create the new Conquest Classic. Perfectly suited for the women of today, it remains faithful to the brand’s iconic elegance, while offering new dials that mix mother-of-pearl, diamonds, and touches of pink. The Conquest Classic by Longines skillfully combines modernity with the refinement that defines the brand. Elegant and sleek, these latest creations are both resolutely feminine and boldly contemporary. Designed to set the pace of the modern woman’s day, they will delight those who masterfully weave together the many facets of their lives.
Available in two sizes (29.50 mm and 34 mm in diameter) and with select models featuring diamonds, the steel case of the new Conquest Classic houses a quartz movement.
The collection offers five different dials – sunray blue, sunray black, sunray silver, white mother-of-pearl or black mother-of-pearl – on which pink or rhodium-plated hands revolve. Pink indexes or diamonds complete the dial of this timepiece, while its steel bracelet lends it further finesse and refinement.
Swiss luxury watch brand Longines has appointed the German dressage champion Sönke Rothenberger as an Ambassador of Elegance. At the age of just 24, Sönke has already had a career that many twice his age can only dream of. Through the graceful elegance of his discipline, he epitomises the values embodied by the brand’s slogan “Elegance is an Attitude”.
Swiss watch brand Longines, whose passion for equestrian sports dates back more than a century and a half, is delighted to announce that the talented dressage rider Sönke Rothenberger has become its latest Ambassador of Elegance.
In a career spanning more than a decade, the German rider has collected a string of titles and medals, notably with his iconic gelding Cosmo in the past few years. Sönke’s impressive results include a double German national champion title in 2018 (Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle) and team gold at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, as well as at the 2017 Longines FEI European Championships in Gothenburg (SWE) and at the most recent FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon (USA).
As part of the work undertaken by the brand to support the talented athletes of tomorrow, Longines awarded Sönke Rothenberger the 2016 Longines Rising Star prize during the FEI Awards ceremony, in recognition of his remarkable talent and his extraordinary commitment to equestrian sport.
Dressage as a discipline, in which Sönke excels, is the perfect embodiment of the values of elegance promoted by Longines in its slogan “Elegance is an Attitude”. The harmony of the movements, the completely symbiotic relationship between athlete and horse and their respect for one another are the ultimate expression of elegance.
Longines’ passion for the world of equestrian sport dates back to 1869, when the brand first produced a pocket watch bearing a horse’s head. In 1912, it then became involved with an international show-jumping competition in Portugal and almost a century later, in 2013, it became the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s Top Partner and Official Timekeeper. Today, Longines’ commitment to equestrian sports includes show jumping, dressage, combined driving, endurance racing and eventing, as well as horse-racing events.
The Swiss watch brand Longines has become the Title Partner of the newly-named Longines Pfingst Turnier Wiesbaden, taking place from 7 to 10 June 2019. This international event, organised by the Wiesbadener Reit- und Fahr-Club (WRFC), gathers the best horses and riders from the disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and vaulting for four days of intense competitions in the Biebrich Schlosspark’s unique atmosphere.
Passionate about the equestrian world since its very beginnings, the Swiss watch brand Longines is delighted to further strengthen its links with the equestrian sports by becoming the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Longines Pfingst Turnier Wiesbaden.
This international fixture, initiated 90 years ago already by the WRFC, will take place from June 7 to 10 June 2019 at the Biebrich Schlosspark and feature events in four disciplines: show jumping, dressage, eventing and vaulting. It will conclude with the highlight trial, the Longines Grand Prix GroßerPreis der Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden, to which Longines is proud to lend its name.
“We are delighted by this new partnership between the WRFC and Longines, which combines both continuity and opportunity“, commented Kristina Dyckerhoff, President of the WRFC. “Horses are the absolute focus for myself, my colleagues at the WRFC, as well as for Longines. The important tradition encapsulated in this competition, together with our love for equestrian sports and the unique scenery of the Biebrich Schlosspark create year after year an unparalleled event, and we look forward to living the next edition with Longines as a partner.”
Matthieu Baumgartner, Longines Vice President Marketing, added: “It is with great pride that Longines has joined forces with the Wiesbadener Reit- und Fahr-Club and has become the Title Partner of the Longines Pfingst Turnier Wiesbaden. Steeped in history, this event is in line with the values both equestrian sports and Longines promote, namely tradition, elegance and performance. Our brand has been involved in equestrian sports for more than a century and a half, and we look forward to providing our timekeeping expertise and technical know-how to all competitions of the event.”
Longines’ passion for equestrian world dates back to 1869, when it produced a pocket watch engraved with a proud horse head. In 1912 already, the Swiss watch brand first partnered with an international show jumping competition in Portugal. Today, Longines’ involvement in equestrian sports includes show jumping, dressage, driving, endurance and eventing competitions, as well as horse racing.
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In a career spanning more than a decade, the German rider has collected a string of titles and medals, notably with his iconic gelding Cosmo in the past few years. Sönke’s impressive results include a double German national champion title in 2018 (Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle) and team gold at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, as well as at the 2017 Longines FEI European Championships in Gothenburg (SWE) and at the most recent FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon (USA).
