Introducing The New Longines Master Collection GMT Gold limited edition

Two elegant watches in either yellow or rose gold case

Longines is a Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for its precision and elegance. The company's history dates back to its founding in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz & Ernest Francillon in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Throughout its existence, Longines has played a crucial role in developing timepieces that have earned a good reputation for their high quality and accurate timekeeping.

 

 

One of its most famous is The Longines Master Collection highlighting a departure towards more conventional designs. The brand aimed to transform the Longines Master collection from intricate timepieces to those exclusively dedicated to displaying the time. Last year, we covered the new look for the 38.50 mm Master Small Seconds, and now, Longines welcomes 2024 with the new Longines Master Collection GMT Gold limited edition. With a 40mm diameter and a sleek 10.40mm thickness, this timepiece is a harmonious blend of form and function. Available in 18K rose or yellow gold, it features a polished case and a sapphire crystal that protects the dial.

The frosted silver-finished dial stands out as one of the most exceptional features in this release. This unique finishing technique involves the application of coarse granules on the dial, elevating the watch's aesthetic appeal. The dial also features applied Roman numerals in solid gold that match the case. The gold-polished hands gracefully glide over a railroad minute track, while an inner flange hosts a 24-hour scale, complemented by a date window at 6 o’clock with a black GMT hand—a subtle and essential feature for travelers.

The Master Collection GMT Gold limited edition is powered by the Longines L844.5 caliber, featuring a silicon balance-spring and cutting-edge components that provide a magnetic resistance ten times greater than the ISO 764 benchmark standard. This self-winding mechanical movement is elegantly showcased through the sapphire crystal case back, operating at a frequency of 25,200 vph (3.5Hz) and boasting 72 hours of power reserve.

 

 

Both watches are limited to 500 pieces and come with a gray alligator leather strap, accompanied by a pin buckle in yellow or rose gold that complements the opulence of the gold case, with a price of CHF 14,100 which is equivalent to AED 61,100.

 

For more information please visit Longines official website

Technical specifications: Longines Master Collection GMT Gold limited edition
  1. Reference: yellow gold (L2.844.6.71.2), rose gold (L2.844.8.71.2)
  2. Case: 18K rose or yellow gold, polished, sapphire crystal on top, sapphire crystal case back
  3. Diameter: 40 mm
  4. Height: 10.40mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
  6. Dial: frosted silver-finished dial, applied Roman numerals in solid gold, gold-polished hands, railroad minute track, 24-hour scale on inner flange, date window at 6 o’clock, black GMT hand
  7. Movement: Longines L844.5 caliber (based on ETA caliber A31.411), self-winding, silicon balance-spring, magnetic resistance ten times greater than the ISO 764, benchmark standard, 21 jewels 
  8. Power reserve: 72  hours
  9. Frequency:  25,200 vph (3.5Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT funciton
  11. Bracelet / Strap : gray alligator leather strap, with a pin buckle in yellow or rose gold 
  12. Availability: limited to 500 pieces for each watch
  13. Price: CHF 14,100 which is equivalent to AED 61,100

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