The Longines Heritage 1968

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The Longines Heritage 1968 - Longines
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The Longines Heritage 1968 was inspired by a historical timepiece from the collections in the Longines Museum. Focus on the models in rose gold.
Located at the heart of the Longines head office in St-Imier, the Museum was completely refurbished in 2012 to mark the brand's 180th anniversary. It houses many treasures including a magnificent square timepiece that was the inspiration for the Longines Heritage 1968.
 
The Longines Heritage 1968 is available in two sizes: 26 x 26 mm and 33 x 33 mm. The grey brushed dial features black, finely painted Roman numerals and a chapter-ring around the outside. A fine line of black varnish on the minute and hour hands echoes the lines of the numerals, providing a delicate contrast.

 

While the square case is at first glance more classical, the Longines Heritage 1968 reveals an interesting profile with its slightly bevelled glass that protrudes over the middle. Moreover, the trapezium-shaped date aperture lends the watch a fresh, avant-garde air that contrasts with the more stringent lines of the case. 
 
The watch is fitted with a mechanical movement, L595 and the whole is mounted on an elegant black alligator strap.
 
Also available in steel.
 

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