Longines Record Heritage
The first chronograph in the eponymous collection.
Longines is reinventing itself again and again in its 190th anniversary year: a design with a vintage aesthetic has now been added to the Record collection, giving it its first tachometer chronograph.
Resolutely classic, the Record collection is emblematic of the watchmaking expertise of the winged hourglass brand. Through its new Record collection, Longines gives full expression to its characteristic excellence and timeless elegance. Today, the brand’s watchmakers, masters of time measurement, are supplementing this collection with a new tachometer chronograph with a distinctive vintage aesthetic.
The Record Heritage in a simple stainless steel round case that is 40 mm wide and just 13.80 mm thick. The polished and slightly bevelled bezel encloses the slightly domed sapphire glass, covered with multiple layers of anti-reflective coating.
The dial is matt black. Elegant golden Arabic numerals mark the even hours, while slender overlaid indexes mark the odd hours. The absence of a date window gives greater prominence to the seconds subdial, placed at 3 o’clock, and the 30-minute counter, placed at 9 o’clock. The tachometer scale is positioned on the outside of the dial for better visibility. Already enhanced by these aesthetic characteristics, the vintage spirit of the Record Heritage is reinforced by the slim rectangular pushers.
A silicon balance spring drives an exclusive Longines movement that is anti-magnetic. This calibre is chronometer-certified by the COSC, thus guaranteeing precision and reliability. Visible through the transparent case back, it drives the slender, simple, golden leaf-shape hands.
The first chronograph in the Record collection, this new timepiece is worn with a stainless steel bracelet or a brown leather strap with ecru stitching.The Record Heritage’s elegant style, meticulous finishing and technical excellence mean that it will look equally good on a man’s or a woman’s wrist. So, are you ready to measure time too?
Price: from 3160€
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About our movements
With centuries of watchmaking expertise, Longines has played a pioneering role in a number of technological advances and continues to display an unwavering commitment to innovation. Its constant pursuit of excellence has, in turn, led it to equip all of its automatic timepieces with state-of-the-art movements which, notably, include a silicon balance-spring. This material is not only light and corrosion-resistant but also remains unaffected by normal temperature variations and magnetic fields. Its unique properties improve the precision and longevity of the watch and allow Longines to provide these models with a 5-year warranty.
About Longines
Based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaking company Longines wields expertise steeped in tradition, elegance and performance. With generations of experience as official timekeeper of world championships, and as partner of international sports federations, Longines has built strong and long-lasting relationships in the world of sport over the years. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group Ltd., the world’s leading watch manufacturer. The Longines brand, with its winged hourglass emblem, is established in over 150 countries.