Longines - Spirit Flyback

Longines is enriching its Spirit Collection with the Spirit Flyback, a new chronograph model enhanced by a flyback function. Prices from € 4,850

Longines is enriching its Spirit Collection with the Spirit Flyback, a new chronograph model enhanced by a flyback function.

This feature offers the possibility to reset a chronograph without having to first stop it, thus allowing an even faster and more accurate measurement of events. Unlike standard chronographs that need separate activation for stopping, resetting, and restarting the timing function, the Spirit Flyback enables all three operations by just pressing a single button.

This complication is intrinsically linked to the brand's rich heritage. The first Longines models with a flyback function date back to 1925. In 1935, the Swiss brand filed a patent which was registered in 1936: a world first. This function offered pilots a practical and fast way of timing different flight stages, thus facilitating navigation.

The Longines Caliber 13ZN, the first serial chronograph with flyback function. American naval officer and explorer Richard Byrd wore a similar model during his second expedition over the Antarctica.

An expression of Longines' long-standing commitment to the pioneering spirit of adventure, the new Spirit Flyback comes in a 42 mm x 17 mm stainless steel case equipped with a bi- directional bezel enhanced by a coloured ceramic insert with luminescent markers. Water resistance is guaranteed up to a pressure of 10 ATM (approximately 100 metres / 330 feet).

Protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, the dial of the Spirit Flyback has a bicompax layout and is available in black (ref. L38214532 and L38214536) or blue (ref. L38214932 and L38214936), with a sunray finish.

The bronze-shaded hands and numerals are coated with Super-LumiNova for improved readability in any light conditions.

The watch is driven a new exclusive Longines calibre, the self-winding column-wheel movement L791.4 beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a power reserve of 68 hours.

Extremely precise, this movement is certified as a chronometer by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) and resistant to magnetism thanks to its silicon balance spring.

A transparent case back reveals all the details of the calibre, including a personalised weight engraved with the globe representing the Longines Spirit collection and the name Longines Flyback. 

The new Longines Spirit Flyback can be matched to an interchangeable strap (brown leather or blue fabric) or to a steel bracelet, all equipped with an interchangeable system that makes it very easy to swap from one option to the other. The straps have a folding clasp fitted with a new micro-adjustment system for maximum comfort and a perfect fit. A beige NATO strap is also available (ref. L38214539).

The prices of the new references are Euro 4,840 / US$ 4,450 with strap (leather, fabric or NATO) or Euro 5,000 / US$ 4,550 with metal bracelet. longines.com