In 1878, thanks to new mechanical processes, the Swiss watchmaking brand Longines developed its first chronograph movement. This timepiece allowed one to measure performances to the second, and through it, Longines held a pre-eminent position on American racetracks as early as the end of the 19th century. Additionally, the purpose of the production of this watch was crystallized, while one of the first series of models displayed a jockey accompanied by his mount. Today, Longines proudly reissues this exceptional piece, produced in a very limited 20-piece numbered series.
This 18 carat rose gold pocket watch shows on the back an engraving of a jockey and his mount, symbols of elegance, tradition and performance – the brand’s key values. Its core houses a manual winding movement, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering 48 hours of power reserve. It is fitted with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism, made exclusively for Longines, that can be activated by using a single push button on the winding crown. The blued steel column wheel can be admired by opening the engraved cover.
The watch displays hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock using “Breguet” type blued steel hands. It is also capable of keeping the time to the second, thanks to the chronograph’s central hand. Its white dial is decorated with large Roman numerals and a minute track adorned with Arabic numerals. The finely crafted bow is made in the image of the timepiece which inspired it.
