LONGINES – Conquest Classic FIS World Championships 2017 Edition

LONGINES – CONQUEST Classic FIS World Championships St. Moritz 2017 Limited Edition

Longines celebrates the Alpine World Ski Championships 2017  
in St. Moritz with two limited edition models

Longines is launching two limited-edition watches – one for women and one for men – to mark the Alpine World Ski Championships 2017. The brand thus pays tribute to its close ties with both the International Ski Federation and the alpine village of St. Moritz. These refined timepieces, from the Conquest Classic collection, will please men and women with a passion for skiing and a love of elegance.

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As Official Partner of the International Ski Federation (FIS), Longines has for many years made its expertise in sports timekeeping available to the great White Circus during the FIS World Cup and the Alpine World Ski Championships. The brand’s involvement in the world of skiing rests on a long tradition of timekeeping for alpine races that was inaugurated in Saint-Imier in 1924.

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To celebrate the Alpine World Ski Championships 2017 in St. Moritz, the Swiss watchmaking brand is launching a limited-edition model for men and women bearing the colours of this great international sporting event’s logo. Drawn from the Conquest Classic collection, a line known for its classic aesthetic such as those that contributed to the reputation and success of Longines across the world, these models are specially designed for those with a passion for alpine skiing who wish to wear a timelessly elegant watch, while experiencing the excitement of World Championship races.

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Measuring 42 mm in diameter, the model for men houses an L678 automatic winding mechanical calibre in its steel case. The blue dial dial is set with 9 applied indices coated with Super-LumiNova® and makes an elegantly contrasting background to the moonphase display.

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It features the 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, the 24-hour indicator and the subdial for the seconds at 9 o’clock, as well as the 30-minute counter and the day-and-month display at 12 o’clock.  The date is indicated by a half-moon central hand.

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Technical sheet

Reference number   L2.798.4.96.6 (Man version)

Calibre   
Mechanical self-winding movement
Caliber L678 (VAL 7751)
13¼ lines, 25 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hours
Power reserve: 48 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, small second and 24-hour indicator at 9 o’clock, day of the week, month and moon phases. Date indicated by the half-moon central hand.
Chronograph

•  Central seconds sweep
•  Dragging 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
•  Dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock

Case       
Steel, Ø 42.00 mm
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Screw-down case back with sapphire crystal
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships St. Moritz 2017 logo on the back
Water-resistance    To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dial        Blue, 9 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova® 
Hands    Rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova® on hours and minutes hands
Bracelet    
Steel with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism
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As for the women’s model, it houses an L888 calibre in its 34 mm steel case. Hours, minutes and seconds stand out against its blue dial thanks to rhodium-plated hands coated in Super-LumiNova®.

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The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships logo is applied onto the transparent case back of both pieces, while a steel bracelet harmoniously completes the whole.

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Technical sheet

Reference number   L2.385.4.96.6 (Lady version)

Calibre   
Mechanical self-winding movement
Calibre L888.2 (ETA A31.L01)
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25,200 alternations per hour
64-hour power reserve
Functions    Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case   
Steel, Ø 34 mm
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating
Screw-down case back with sapphire crystal
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships St. Moritz 2017 logo on the back
Water-resistance    To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dial       
Blue, 3 arabic numerals and 8 applied indices, with Super-LumiNova®
Hands    Rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova® on hours and minutes hands
Bracelet   
Steel with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism

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LONGINES – Flagship HERITAGE – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017 Edition

LONGINES – Flagship HERITAGE – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017 Limited Edition

Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017: 

An exceptional anniversary timepiece 

Saint-Imier (Switzerland), January 2017 – Longines celebrates this year the 60th anniversary of its first Flagship collection. For this occasion, the watchmaking brand introduces the Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017. This timepiece was inspired by a Flagship model kept in the Swiss watchmaker’s headquarters, favoured by Longines’ Ambassador of Elegance, Kate Winslet. Available in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, these numbered and limited-edition models display a flagship on the back, as did the original pieces.

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Longines sold its first Flagship in 1957, and ever since, the collection has met with lasting success. This timeless watch, with its white dial, thin profile and fine fasteners, quickly won over Longines clients. A perfect blend of technical mastery and subdued elegance, the Flagship owes its name to the ship upon which the flag of the fleet’s commander in chief snaps in the wind. A symbol of Longines’ wishes for this new collection, this caravel is stamped on the back of Flagship watches.

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Today, the Swiss watchmaking brand celebrates 60 years of this iconic collection, a symbol of quality, high precision and distinction, by launching the Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017. It was Longines Ambassador of Elegance herself, Kate Winslet, who chose the face of this anniversary timepiece. During a visit to the brand’s headquarters in Switzerland, the British actress fell in love with a model of the Swiss watchmaker. This is the timepiece from which Longines drew inspiration for the subdued and chic dial of this anniversary edition.

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Available in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, the numbered timekeepers house an L609 mechanical calibre in their 38.5 mm case. Exclusive timepieces, the gold versions are limited to 60 watches while the steel versions are limited to 1957 watches.

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The brushed silvery dial is adorned with 8 indexes and 4 Arabic numerals, in yellow gold or rose gold colours. As with the original timepieces, the back of these commemorative watches bears a stamped caravel – the flagship. A brown leather watch strap completes this exceptional timepiece.

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Technical sheet

Model: Flagship HERITAGE – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017  Edition

Reference number:
    Stainless Steel - L4.817.4.76.2    Limited series of 1957 numbered pieces
    Rose Gold - L4.817.8.76.2    Limited series of 60 numbered pieces
    Yellow Gold - L4.817.6.76.2    Limited series of 60 numbered pieces

Movement:
Automatic winding mechanical movement
Calibre L609 (ETA 2895/2)
11’’’ ½  lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 alternations per hour
42-hour power reserve
Functions   
Hours, minutes, small second and date at 6 o’clock
Case   

• Stainless steel
• Rose Gold
• Yellow Gold

Round,  Ø 38.5 mm.
Flagship stamped on the case back
Glass: Sapphire crystal with multi-layered anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: Up to 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial
Brushed silver, 2 zones,
4 Arabic numerals and 8 applied indices in pink or yellow 
Hands
Yellow or pink Dauphine hands;
hour and minute hands coated with Super-Luminova®
Strap
Brown alligator strap with buckle

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LONGINES – HERITAGE Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935

LONGINES – HERITAGE Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 Chronograph Steel 41 mm NEW

An homage to the pioneers of aviation

Building on the long tradition which has shaped the Swiss watchmaker, Longines has once again taken inspiration from its multifaceted history to enrich its Heritage collection. The Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 illustrates the brand’s historic ties with the world of aviation. This exceptional chronograph, with an elegant vintage style, combines the performance and precision necessary to this field. Its honey-coloured accents and angled dial, which allow pilots to read the indices without having to release the plane’s control yoke, will appeal to lovers of the brand while illustrating Longines’ watchmaking expertise.


In honour of the accomplishments of aviation’s pioneers, Longines has drawn inspiration from its rich history to present a very special piece: The Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935. At the start of the 20th century, the watch brand associated its name with pilots who made history through their extraordinary achievements. Chief among them was Charles Lindbergh, the first pilot to cross the Atlantic solo, an achievement celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2017. Precision and sturdiness were the key words for the design of the “Type A-7” watches, which needed to meet a very precise criteria in order to merit this distinction, the American army gave to these chronographs ordered from Longines in 1935.

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The Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 sets itself apart with its dial angled at 40° to the right, displaying 12 large honey-coloured Arabic numerals. These allow perfect legibility and contrast with the polished white lacquer dial. Lastly, a “train track” chapter ring ensures the minutes can be easily read and the timepiece’s case is elegantly equipped with a fluted crown. Developed for the watch to be worn on the inside of the wrist, the particular orientation of the dial allows pilots to read the indices without having to release the plane's control yoke, while the crown was designed to be easily manipulated, even while wearing gloves.

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A bold piece combining unparalleled design with the strict demands of performance and precision fundamental to the world of aviation, the Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 will not go unnoticed. The 41 mm stainless steel case houses a self-winding L788.2 calibre, a column wheel movement exclusively developed for Longines which enables control of the different chronograph functions (power, stop, and reset) by simply pressing the single push-piece inserted into the fluted crown. Elegant “pear skeleton” hands in blued steel and honeyed varnish complete the remarkable aesthetic of this piece. A brown alligator strap harmoniously enhances the overall piece.


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Technical sheet

Model:  HERITAGE Avigation Type A-7 1935

Reference number: L2.812.4.23.2/4

Calibre   
Automatic winding mechanical movement with single push-piece
And column wheel chronograph mechanism
Calibre L788.2 (ETA A08.L11)
13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 alternations per hour
54-hour power reserve
Functions   
Hours, minutes, small second and date at 6 o’clock
Chronograph
   Central 60-second hand
   30-minute counter at 12 o'clock
Case   
Stainless steel
Round,  Ø 44 mm.
Single push-piece integrated into the crown
Glass: Sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance: Up to 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial
White lacquered polished, angled at 40° to the right
12 honey-coloured Arabic numerals
Hands
 Blued steel, honey-coloured varnish (hours, minutes)
Blued steel (small seconds)
Strap
Brown alligator strap with buckle


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LONGINES – HERITAGE Military Automatic

LONGINES – HERITAGE Military Automatic NEW

The Longines Heritage Military – Military styling and distinctive character

Swiss watchmaker Longines blends history and imagination in the design of this watch, influenced by army aesthetics. Giving a fresh cast to the lines of a dial used regularly in the brand’s early 20th century timepieces, the Longines Heritage Military displays elegant restraint that is resolutely modern. The 12 large Arabic numerals adorning the matt black dial make it easy to tell the time at a glance. 

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Longines is expanding its Heritage collection with this impressively distinctive watch. The charismatic man who wears the Longines Heritage Military draws many admiring glances to his wrist, secure in the knowledge that its great aesthetics do not come at the cost of reliability. Both qualities are cornerstones of the winged hourglass brand, which draws on a rich legacy with this design, derived from a 1918 watch from the Longines Museum’s historical collection at the company’s Saint-Imier headquarters.

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While the Longines Heritage Military echoes the disciplined, robust design of military watches, it also showcases the brand’s watchmaking expertise brilliantly. Its satin-brushed case, complemented with a fluted crown, guarantees a timeless appeal.

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The matt black dial is adorned with 12 large painted Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova®. Combined with elegant “Breguet”-type hands and a train track chapter ring, they ensure the dial can be easily read even in conditions of poor visibility.

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The Longines Heritage Military 44 mm steel case houses a self-winding L615.3 calibre with a 42-hour power reserve. The small seconds and the date aperture are positioned at 6 o’clock. An elegant black alligator-skin strap brings the finishing touch of aesthetic perfection.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  HERITAGE Military

Reference number:  L2.811.4.53.0/3

Movement:
Automatic winding mechanical movement
Calibre L615.3 (ETA 2895/2)
11½ lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 alternations per hour
42-hour power reserve 
Functions:
Hours, minutes, small second and date at 6 o’clock
Case:
Stainless steel
Round,  Ø 44 mm.
Glass : Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with multilayered anti-reflective coating
Water resistance : Up to 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial and Hands
Color : Black matte
Dials : 12 painted Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova®
Hands : Rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova®
Strap:  
Material : Alligator strap
Color : Black
Buckle : With buckle

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LONGINES – HERITAGE 1969

LONGINES – HERITAGE 1969 NEW

Charm and simplicity

The Longines Heritage 1969 draws its inspiration from a timepiece created in the late 1960s. This model’s reissue now enriches the Longines Heritage collection. With its cushion-shaped steel case and its brushed silvery dial, this unusual watch echoes the essence of the original model. Rose-coloured hands and indexes give it an additional touch of elegance. 

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Located in Saint-Imier, where the winged hourglass brand had its start in 1832, the Longines Museum is filled with treasures synonymous with the brand’s rich know-how. It is here that the brand draws inspiration from its Historic collection, as a tribute to its long watchmaking tradition. So was born The Longines Heritage 1969, a piece with a vintage design echoing the lines of a watch created in the late 1960s.

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LONGINES – HERITAGE 1969 the Longines Museum in Saint-Imier, served as an inspiration for The Longines Heritage 1969 ORIGINAL

At the time, this model was available in steel, gold plating and 18 karat gold. For its reissue, a steel case has been selected and elegantly combined with a brushed silvery dial adorned with 12 pink applique indexes.  The hands, which are also pink, mark the hours, minutes and seconds while providing optimal readability. As it was on the original model, the date aperture is positioned at 4:30.

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This understated and refined timepiece features a 36 x 36 mm case suitable for the wrists of both men and women. The Longines Heritage 1969 owes its charm and originality to a superb cushion-shaped case enhanced by a box-form crystal.

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This piece is equipped with an L888.2 calibre movement offering 64 hours of power reserve. A black alligator-skin watch strap completes the whole look.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  HERITAGE 1969

Reference number:  L2.310.4.72.0/3

Calibre:
Automatic winding mechanical movement
    Calibre L888.2 (ETA A31.L01)
    11½``` lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 alternations per hour
    64-hour power reserve
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds and date at 4.30.
Case:
Stainless steel
Cushion-shaped case, Ø 36x36 mm.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with multilayered anti-reflective coating on the underside
Water resistance: Up to 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial: Sunray silver, 12 rose applied indexes 
Hands: Pink
Strap:  
Black alligator with buckle

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