Striking Trinity
Longines extends its Flagship Heritage collection with three alluring new colours.
By The Time Place Magazine
Since its founding in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1832, Longines has a longstanding reputation for excellence in the watchmaking industry. Known for its role as a timekeeper for global sports championships, Longines combines technical precision with an appreciation for refined aesthetics. As a member of the Swatch Group, the brand has expanded its reach worldwide to over 150 countries.
The Longines Flagship Heritage collection is an homage to timeless watchmaking, designed to balance classic aesthetics with modern innovation. Introduced as a tribute to the original 1957 Flagship models, this collection captures the essence of Longines’ historical design while integrating advanced watchmaking technology.
Known for its elegant, minimalist style, the Flagship Heritage collection extends its legacy with three new models featuring sunray dials in Havana beige, anthracite, and green. These models include a moonphase complication and are powered by the brand’s exclusive and high-precision movement.
The Flagship line has been a staple of Longines’ offerings since the late 1950s. The term “flagship” itself refers to the lead ship in a fleet, symbolising strength, elegance, and distinction—values central to the Longines brand. The new Flagship Heritage models proudly carry this legacy, with a refined stainless steel case, a diameter of 38.5 mm, and a distinguished satin-brushed finish. The back of each watch is adorned with an 18-carat gold medallion, a hallmark of the Flagship series. This emblem, depicting a caravel (a traditional sailing ship) in full sail on a vibrant blue sea, is crafted using meticulous Grand Feu enamelling techniques, showcasing Longines’ commitment to artisanal detail.
At the heart of the Flagship Heritage collection is the Longines Calibre L899.5 movement, which incorporates the latest advancements in watchmaking technology. This self-winding mechanical movement, with a silicon balance spring, achieves resistance to magnetic fields that exceed the ISO 764 standard by tenfold. This innovation ensures the watch’s precision and durability over time, contributing to a generous 72-hour power reserve. Silicon’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties make it an ideal component, enhancing the movement’s accuracy.
The new Flagship Heritage watches also feature distinctive domed dials inspired by the original 1957 model. The new sunray dials are enhanced by eleven applied hour markers, plated in rhodium or rose gold and elongated at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock. Coated with Super-LumiNova® to ensure optimal legibility, the hour and minute hands are plated in rhodium or rose gold. Their colour matches the moon and stars on the moonphase indicator.
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