Longines extends its Heritage segment with a new interpretation, The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, the reissue of a piece produced in the late 1940s. During this period, the Swiss brand designed a series of elegant timepieces at the cutting edge of technology at that time. Such models, with a timeless, understated style, continue to enthral vintage watchmaking connoisseurs today.
Within the 40 mm stainless steel case of The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 is the self-winding chronograph movement Calibre L895.5, developed exclusively for the brand
In keeping with the design of the piece that inspired it, this watch features a domed silvered opaline dial enhanced by two finely sculpted counters, a 30 - minute counter and a small se conds counter. It is topped with an anti-reflection sapphire crystal.
The Arabic numerals, in the italic “dolphin” style characteristic of this period, set the pace for this timepiece while the “leaf”-style hands in blued steel bring out the beauty of this elegant piece. The LONGINES lettering is applied to the dial in antique-style characters, at 12 o’clock.
The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946 is mounted on a semi-matte black leather strap characterised by a soft texture and a resolutely vintage finish.
