In exciting news, Longines has announced an all-new Flagship Heritage Moonphase watch! Sporting a Havana beige dial, and with a stainless steel case, it has an understated and timeless design; synonymous with the collection as a whole. An emblematic line for Longines since the late 1950s, Flagship was one of the brand’s very first collections. And although reissued in 2009, it still carries the legacy of elegance and understated refinement; this new model makes no exception. The historical design combined with modern technological advancements ensures this watch is unique. Not only this, but it showcases the superb craftsmanship that has gone into its production. If you’re searching for a new timepiece, and this Longines has caught your eye so far, keep reading!
The All-New Longines Flagship Heritage Moonphase Watch
The Dial and Movement
Inspired by a historical watch from the 1950s, this model exhibits a Havana beige dial with a sunray finish. Enhancing the luxurious feel of the watch, the dial features silver-applied indices and pointed silver-polished hands. The hour and minute hands feature a Swiss Super-LumiNova coating for optimal readability. Encircled by an integrated date display, a moonphase display features at the 6 o’clock position. Not only does it add to the overall rich design of the watch, but it helps the wearer keep track of the current lunar cycle; appealing to astrophiles and selenophiles alike.
A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides, frames the dial. While it provides great clarity it also showcases the impressive durability levels that this watch possesses. This all-new Flagship Heritage Moonphase is fit with a Longines exclusive L899 calibre. An automatic movement beating at 25’200 vibrations per hour, it has a monocrystalline silicon balance spring which offers superior magnetic resistance. As well as this, it boasts an impressive 72-hour power reserve which ensures the watch is suitable for daily wear.
The Case and Finishing Touches
To ensure the watch lends an elegant and refined look to the wrist, a 38.5mm stainless steel case frames the dial. Overleaf, the screw-down case back sports an 18-carat gold and Grand Feu medallion. A testament to traditional artisanal know-how, it depicts a caravel – the line’s emblem, heading full sail across a vivid blue enamel sea. Hand-painted and meticulously crafted, this process highlights the great attention to detail that has gone into the watch’s production.
Completing the design of the watch is a brown alligator leather strap. Alligator leather is one of the most stunning and durable materials, so it rounds off the luxurious appearance of the watch perfectly. Furthermore, it also guarantees comfort on the wrist. While this watch is suitable for daily wear, it is only splash-resistant. So if you are about to shower, make sure to remove it. With a timepiece as beautiful as this, it would be a shame to ruin it!
Combining technical expertise with superb craftsmanship, this watch is sure to be a huge hit! While it is not available to purchase yet, you can pre-order on our website to avoid disappointment – click here to do so.
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