2013/08/29
LONGINES the Avigation Oversize Crown Set
Elegance Combined with Functionality
On the strength of a rich history, notably illustrated by the magnificent achievements of the early aviators, the famous Swiss watch manufacturer is proud to present The Longines Avigation Oversize Crown, a perfect example of an aviation watch: aesthetic quality tempered by the pilot’s needs.
Based on a Longines model produced in the 1920s, The Longines Avigation Oversize Crown includes more than one feature that will fascinate fans of aviation watches as well as those keen on timepieces that boast the beauty of a pedigree.
The ideal accessory for a pilot, with its 41 mm diameter, its black dial featuring white numerals and gold-plated, luminous, pear-shaped hands it is extremely easy to read in the semi-darkness of the cockpit. Each piece in this new line is numbered.
The bezel is also marked with a single index and can be turned in both directions, enabling the pilot to set his reference points. Thanks to the fluted decoration around the bezel, it can be manipulated with great precision. And as for the oversize crown and winding stem, which stand away from the case, they enable a pilot wearing gloves good access to the bezel without coming into contact with the crown. In the original model, this bezel enabled the pilots to record time data when chronographs were still rare, as well as to record the times of important events when they were on a mission or, then and now, times of meetings.
While The Longines Avigation Oversize Crown has retained the basic design of the original model, it is fitted with a mechanical, self-winding movement and available in three stainless steel versions which are all guaranteed to enthrall the most demanding customers. The basic version shows the hours, minutes and seconds, while an alternative model has a second time-zone and the third is a single push-piece chronograph fitted with Longines’ exclusive column-wheel chronograph movement (L788).
Ref. : L2.783.4.53.x
- Calibre:
- Self-winding mechanical movement with single push-piece and column-wheel chronograph mechanism
- Calibre L788 (ETA A08.L11)
- 13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
- 54-hour power reserve
- Self-winding mechanical movement with single push-piece and column-wheel chronograph mechanism
- Functions:
- Hours, minutes, small second at 9 o'clock and date.
- Chronograph mechanism: central 60 seconds hand and 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock.
- Case:
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Single push-piece integrated into the shifted crown
- Engraved and numbered back cover
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layer of anti reflective coating
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
- Dial: Black, painted Arabic numerals, with Super-LumiNova®
- Hands: Skeleton pear gilt hands with Super-LumiNova® for hours and minutes
- Bracelet: Black alligator
Ref. : L2.778.4.53.x
- Calibre:
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Calibre L704.2 (ETA A07 171)
- 161/2 lines, 24 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hour
- 48-hour power reserve
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date. 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism
- Case:
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Engraved and numbered back cover
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layer of anti reflective coating
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
- Dial: Black, painted Arabic numerals, with Super-LumiNova®
- Hands: Skeleton pear gilt hands with Super-LumiNova® for hours, minutes and second timezone
- Bracelet: Black alligator
Ref. : L2.777.4.53.x
- Calibre:
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Calibre L615 (ETA 2895/2)
- 111/2 lines, 27 jewels, 28'800 vibrations per hour
- 42-hour power reserve
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o’clock and date
- Case:
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Engraved and numbered back cover
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with several layer of anti reflective coating
- Circular, stainless steel, Ø 41 mm
- Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
- Dial: Black, painted Arabic numerals, with Super-LumiNova®
- Hands: Skeleton pear gilt hands with Super-LumiNova® for hours and minutes
- Bracelet: Black alligator
