LONGINES – HERITAGE Diver

LONGINES – HERITAGE Diver NEW

The Longines Heritage Diver – A Tribute to Pioneering Feats

Longines is pleased to pay tribute to the achievements of pioneers in underwater exploration with its new The Longines Heritage Diver. Available in two versions – one with three hands and the other a chronograph – these timepieces are re-issues of watches intended for use by divers produced in the 1970s. The cushion-shaped steel case is the same diameter as the original model and is water-resistant to 30 bar. The black, satin-finish dial elegantly combines red highlights and details coated with Super-LumiNova®, recalling the characteristic design of the original creations.

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The name Longines has long been associated with breathtaking feats achieved by pioneers who have always dared to go beyond their limits, notably in underwater exploration. In the 1950s the brand supplied measuring instruments for the bathyscaphe Trieste, which set a diving record in 1953.

In addition to technical equipment, Longines also produced robust and reliable watches intended for use by keen amateur divers. Dating from the 1970s, two such models have been taken as inspiration for the new The Longines Heritage Diver watch.

Available in two versions, one with three hands and the other a chronograph, these new models boast a black, satin-finish dial that elegantly combines red highlights with details coated with Super-LumiNova®.

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Moreover, both versions feature a bidirectional rotating inner flange. Like the original creations, the two new models have a diameter of 43 mm. The case back, crown and bezel are screwed in, thus ensuring water-resistance to 30 bar (300 metres). The cushion-shaped steel case has a brushed sunburst decoration on the upper surface and is polished around the sides. The case back is engraved with the figure of a diver, recalling the first diving watches produced by Longines.

The model with 3 hands differs from the other with its daring mix of colours set off by the black dial, namely one red hand and red minute zones, touches of Super-LumiNova® coating and grey rhodium plating.

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The graduated scale from 0 up to 60 enables the diver to calculate how long he or she has been underwater by synchronising the 12 o'clock hour symbol with the minute hand. The inner flange is activated using the crown at 2 o'clock.

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The chronograph version boasts the same colour scheme, but in contrast the graduated scale on the flange goes from 60 down to 0.

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This enables the diver to calculate the remaining time, for example to allow for decompression when returning to the surface, by synchronising a given point with the minute hand. The new The Longines Heritage Diver watches are fitted on a black synthetic or rubber strap.
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Technical specifications

Model: Longines - HERITAGE Diver

Reference №: L2.796.4.52.9  Chronograph
Reference №: L2.795.4.52.0  3 hands
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Calibre               

• Chronograph  

Self-winding mechanical movement with chronograph mechanism
Calibre L651.3 (ETA 2894-2)
12½ lines, 37 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
42-hour power reserve

• 3-Hands

Self-winding mechanical movement
Calibre L633.5 (ETA 2824-2)
11½ lines, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
38-hour power reserve

Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o'clock
Cases	Cushion-shaped, Ø 43 mm, steel Screw-in bezel, case back and crown Scratch-resistant sapphire glass coated with several anti-reflection layers
Water-resistant	To 30 bar (300 meters)
Dials	Black, satin-finish, 11 applied hour symbols coated with Super-LumiNova®, bidirectional rotating inner flange graduated from 0 to 60 with minute zones indicated in red
Hands	Rhodium-plated (hours and seconds) and red (minutes), hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova®
Strap	Black synthetic bracelet with small diving buckle Black rubber bracelet with diving folding clasp

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Longines International Public Relations
2610 Saint-Imier, Switzerland
publicrelations@longines.com
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Girard-Perregaux – Cat's Eye Power Reserve

GIRARD-PERREGAUX  – Cat's Eye Power Reserve NEW

Girard-Perregaux, the Swiss Manufacture of Haute Horlogerie, unveils a new version of the Cat's Eye Power Reserve. It is fitted with a dial covered by an elegant guilloché effect and marked by strikingly asymmetrical features. Its oval shape is the characteristic signature mark of this collection. It combines mechanical movements with a feminine elegance of design and underscores various decorative aspects of the timepiece. While sparkling diamonds mark the hours, its power reserve indication is illuminated by an array of stars.

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Delicate and shimmering, the new Cat's Eye Power Reserve introduces a fresh style into this collection. Combining different visual effects, its dial offers a face with a well-defined character, thanks to its guilloché effect decoration. Much like a sun, the small seconds dial at 9 o'clock emanates generous, finely striated rays arranged asymmetrically around it. Curves and grooves send back natural light to produce a random effect that thus creates myriad reflections.

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The dial of the Cat's Eye Power Reserve also plays with the oval shape that is the graphic signature of the collection. In this case the motif is doubly present, in the form both of the date window at 3 o'clock and of the small seconds indicator. Two oval polished flanges enhance the date, with one slightly off-center from the other. Despite their different dimensions, they share the same satin-finished surface. The small seconds hand is displayed on a decentered miniature dial with hollowed-out railroad graduations. Leaf-shaped hands that are both domed and slender in profile indicate all its functions. With graceful, undulating forms, the Arabic numerals "6", "9" and "12" shine with particular intensity. Diamonds add the finishing touch to this precious perimeter.

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The Cat's Eye Power Reserve features a case topped off by a bezel containing 64 brilliant-cut diamonds. Crafted in stainless steel, it is characterized by the harmony of its proportions. The case-back, secured by four screws, is fitted with sapphire crystal. It thus reveals the movements of the oscillating weight, decorated with a "tapestry" consisting of repeated Girard-Perregaux logo.

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Inside the case, the exclusive automatic mechanical manufacture caliber GP03300-0070 offers hours, minutes, small second hand and date functions together with a power reserve indicator.

Each variety of the dials come with an alligator strap or steel bracelet fitted with a folding buckle.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference: 80486D11A161-CK6A Silver dial leather strap
Reference: 80486D11A161-11A Silver dial stainless-steel bracelet
Reference: 80486D11A862-CK8A Black dial leather strap
Reference: 80486D11A862-11A Black dial stainless-steel bracelet

Case: steel
Dimensions: 37.84 x 32.84 mm
Dial: silver or black
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Case-back: sapphire crystal, secured by 4 screws
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 AT M)
Setting
Case: 64 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~ 0.95 ct
Dial: 8 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~ 0.10 ct
Total setting: 72 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~ 1.05 cts
Movement
Girard-Perregaux movement GP03300-0070
Mechanical, self-winding movement
Diameter: 25.60 mm (11 1/2’’’)
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h - (4 Hz)
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Jewels: 27
Functions:
hour, minute, small second,
date, power reserve indicator
Strap and buckle:
Black alligator leather strap
Steel folding buckle

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