Longines - Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946

The latest model launched by Longines is the the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, a reinterpretation of a timepiece of the brand from the late forties. The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 ref. L2.827.4.73.0 has an indicative price of Euro 2,930.

The latest chronograph launched by Longines is a reinterpretation of a timepiece from the late forties that maintains the key style element of the original while combining it with updated technology.

The original Longines chronograph from 1946

A watch that will appeal all lovers of vintage-looking watches, the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 comes in a round 40 mm stainless steel case that frames a domed silvered opaline dial with two counters, a 30-minute counter a 9 o'clock and a small seconds counter a 3 o'clock.

Readability is enhanced by large Arabic numerals in the Italic "dolphin" style typical of the forties.

Protected by an anti-reflection sapphire crystal, the elegant dial is completed by leaf-style hands in blued steel and the Longines logo in the old font at 12 o'clock.

The mechanical self-winding Calibre L895.5 (ETA A31.L21) was developed exclusively for Longines. Offering a power reserve of 54 hours, it beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour).

The new model has a closed caseback with the engraving of the logo from 1889: a winged hourglass encircled by “EF Co Longines” with EF referring to the initials of Ernest Francillon, one of the founders of the brand.

Matched to a semi-matte black leather strap and water resistant to 30 metres / 100 feet, the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 ref. L2.827.4.73.0 has an indicative price of Euro 2,930. longines.com