Longines reaffirms its watchmaking expertise with the addition of new creations that strengthen one of its flagship lines, The Longines Master Collection. Powered by a new self-winding movement developed exclusively for Longines, these timekeepers are characterized by a moon phase indicator and a refined aesthetic, creating a balance between technical excellence and classic elegance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 bracelet or a black, brown or blue strap to match the different dial colours.

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The Longines Master Collection

Technical specifications:

Reference Numbers:

Ø 40.00

·       L2.909.4.51.6/7

·       L2.909.4.57.6

·       L2.909.4.77/78.3/6

·       L2.909.4.92/97.0/6

Ø 42.00

·       L2.919.4.51.7-8/6

·       L2.919.4.78.3-5/6

·       L2.919.4.92.0-2/6

Calibre:

·       Mechanical self-winding movement

·       Calibre L899 (ETA A31.L91)

·       11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25'200 vibrations per hours

·       Power reserve: 64 hours

Functions:

Hours, minutes, seconds, moonphase and date ring with indication by a hand at 6 o’clock

Cases:

Round, Æ 40 mm or 42 mm, stainless steel, sapphire glass and transparent back case

Dials:

Ø 40.00 and Ø 42.00

·       Black barleycorn, painted Roman numerals

·       Silver barleycorn, painted Arabic numerals

·       Sunray blue, applied indexes

Ø 40.00

·       Black lacquered, silver barleycorn, Sunray blue, 13 diamonds indexes, 0.059 carats, Top Wesselton VVS

Hands:

Silvered sandy, silvered polished, blued steel,

Water-Resistance:

To 3 bar (30 meters)

Bracelet/Straps:

·       Black, brown, blue leather strap, triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism

·       Stainless steel bracelet, triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism

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The price for the Longines Master Collection starts from $2,350 for the version with no diamonds to $2,750 for the version with diamonds.

For more information visit Longines Online.