11/13/2023 0 Comments Longines master collection chronograph![]() Longines’ Caliber 13.33Z, installed in a wristwatch in 1913, ushered in the era of the modern chronograph movement, with its ⅕-second accuracy. A pocket watch made for a client in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey) in 1908 featured the first two-time-zone dial, enabling its owner to convert between Turkish and Western time. Longines continued expanding its scope of horological complications as the 19th Century gave way to the 20th, and pocket watches eventually yielded the stage to wristwatches in the wake of the First World War. Longines was the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, which was the first international Olympics held in modern times. Among Longines’ many milestones under Françillon’s management were the company’s first in-house movement, Caliber 20A, and its first chronograph movement for hand-held stopwatches, Caliber 20H, which helped Longines establish the longstanding reputation for innovations in sports timing, particular in equestrian sports, that it enjoys to this day. In 1889, Francillon registered the famous Longines logo with a winged hourglass - today the world’s oldest unchanged, active logo according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It was Françillon, in 1867, who moved all of the firm’s various watchmaking disciplines - which were scattered throughout dozens of independent workshops called établisseurs - under one roof, to a factory that was situated in a scenic area called “Les Longines” or “The Long Meadows,” thus giving the company its now-familiar name. Agassiz (above, left) became the sole proprietor in 1846 after both partners, attorneys by trade, retired from the watch business, and shortly thereafter, he brought his nephew, an enterprising economist named Ernest Françillon (above, right), into the company. Longines was founded in 1832, originally as Raiguel Jeune et Cie., in the Swiss Jura town of Saint-Imier by Auguste Agassiz and two partners. Here we explore some of the highlights of Longines' star-studded history before diving into a hands-on review of the Master Collection 190th Anniversary edition in stainless steel. And while the new watches themselves are worthy of attention, they also represent the culmination of nearly two centuries of bold innovation and savvy business leadership that have helped shape and transform not only the company but the modern watch industry. The Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary, a collection of three special-edition watches, commemorates the latest milestone year for the historic Swiss watch brand. L2.673.4.78.0% interest for up to 24 months available on select brands. A perfect example of the skill and craftsmanship of the Longines watchmakers, this Master Collection automatic watch combines state-of-the-art technology with refined, traditional style. Water resistant to 30m, this stylish watch is powered by a Calibre L678 self winding mechanical movement which beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a power reserve of 48 hours. Demonstrating exquisite Swiss Made technology, the functions of this elegant watch include, hours, minutes and small seconds shown within the 24-hours indicator at 9 o'clock, date indicated by the half moon central hand, central seconds hand, moon phase display with 12-hours counter at 6 o'clock, 30-minutes counter with day and month display at 12 o'clock. Beneath the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the silver barley corn dial features silver tone Roman numeral hour markers, three chronograph sub dials and blued steel hands. Fastened with a luxurious brown alligator strap with triple folding security clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, the 40mm stainless steel case has a transparent case back and a refined polished bezel which continues its clean and sophisticated lines. Offering dependable style and unmistakeable character, this distinguished Longines Master Collection moon phase chronograph men's watch has been perfected over generations of distinguished traditions.
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