Classic And Classy – The New Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

from 2010



We tend not to cover mainstream brands too often here on The Watch Lounge. It’s not that we don’t like them, indeed we admire many of their exceptional pieces, it’s just that we feel there are already a number of great sites out there that do a more than a sufficient job of covering these brands, like Perpetuelle, FratelloWatches and Ablogtoread. However, when we saw this stunning, stylish new piece from Longines we simply could not help ourselves. So enjoy!

Classic Style
Scheduled to be officially launched as part of Longine’s new collection at Basel World this year, the new Column-Wheel Chronograph exhibits all the characteristics an instant classic should. Subtle and refined in its style the dial looks superb and is clear and uncluttered, just as a chronograph should be. Presented in muted tones that provide just the right level of contrast, this new piece is an absolute pleasure to behold.

http://thewatchlounge.com/classic-and-classy-the-new-longines-column-wheel-chronograph/

Absolutely beautiful...

Reference: The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Caliber: Self-winding, mechanical movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism, calibre L.688.2 (ETA A08.231), 13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour; 55-hour power reserve

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph, 30-minute continuous-action counter and 12-hour continuous-action counter

Case: Round, stainless steel, Ø 40 mm, transparent sapphire glass case back

Dial: Silvered, gold-plated applied hour symbols

Hands: Dauphine, gold-plated, coated with Superlimunova

Water-resistant: to 30 meters

Glass: Hesalite

Strap: Dark brown genuine alligator with buckle

something about dials that use dots instead of dashes for minute markers give me a semi

TickTocker wrote:something about dials that use dots instead of dashes for minute markers give me a semi

Looks like they are counter sunk into the dial. Very cool!

poot74 wrote:Absolutely beautiful...

agree, on my wish list.