Longines has introduced new models in honor of the 180th anniversary
In the current 2012, the Swiss watchmaker Longines is celebrating its 180th anniversary. In honor of this great event, the company has pleased fans of fine mechanics with the new limited edition collection of four luxury models, each of which is represented in a limited number of 180 copies. All models are an upgraded version of the watches, the issue of which is dedicated to significant events in world history, with a leading role played by the brand Longines.

pocket watch Longines Lépine 180th Anniversary Limited Edition
The novelty Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary Limited Edition - is a one-button chronograph with column wheel symbolizes the company's contribution to the history of world sport. Exterior design of the novelty repeats the elements of the first wristwatch on the mechanism 13.33Z. Longines issued this watch in 1913. The new version of the model is equipped with a caliber L788, modified with a chronograph movement with column wheel, which allows activating chronograph function - start, stop, and reset - just a touch, a built-in crown.

Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary Limited Edition watch
The white dial with its delicate lines and bright red index 12 refers to the first watch of Agassiz. With moving lugs this unique watch is made of rose gold.

women's watch Agassiz 180th Anniversary Limited Edition
Female models Agassiz 180th Anniversary Limited Edition and La Grande Classique de Longines 180th Anniversary Limited Edition - adorn any collection. The new Agassiz 180th Anniversary Limited Edition watch with a gold case set with diamonds is added to the line of 1982. The ultra-thin watchcase of Agassiz 180th Anniversary Limited Edition of pink gold, paved with 180 diamonds, has a diameter of 25.50 mm. Mother of pearl dial, made in an elegant style, is marked by 12 diamonds, acting as hour markers.

women's watch La Grand Classique de Longines 180th Anniversary Limited Edition
The model La Grande Classique de Longines 180th Anniversary Limited Edition, based on quartz movement, is also represented in the thinnest 29-millimeter case, decorated with 180 diamonds.

replica of Longines Lépine 180th Anniversary Limited Edition pocket watch
The latest model of Longines Lépine 180th Anniversary Limited Edition is a replica of the 1840s release pocket watch. To create the novelty on the basis of the hand-winding mechanism, the watchmakers of the company Longines were inspired by first pocket watch made by Auguste Agassiz. Covered with engraved the gold case interior is hidden under the back cover, decorated with elegant guilloché. White lacquered dial has blued hands, by which time is indexed, and hour indices marked in black.
Official website of Longines watches.
Written by Lucy Vuiton











































