The Longines Spirit Flyback collection has expanded its horizons with two new chronographs that seamlessly combine luxury and aviation heritage. With their steel and 18-carat gold cases and green or brown dials, these timepieces represent the pinnacle of Longines’ watchmaking expertise and its long-standing links with the world of aviation.
At the heart of these new models is the exclusive Longines caliber L791.4, a marvel of modern watchmaking. This movement features a silicon balance spring and innovative components that make it exceptionally resistant to magnetic fields, exceeding the ISO 764 standard by a factor of ten. With a power reserve of up to 68 hours and COSC certification, these chronographs offer unparalleled precision for the most demanding watch enthusiasts.
The green-dial version, with yellow gold accents, and the brown-dial model, with rose gold elements, both feature bidirectional rotating bezels with ceramic inserts. These design choices not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the watches, but also improve their functionality as pilot’s instruments.
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Legibility, a crucial aspect for any aviation timepiece, is ensured by the Super-LumiNova® Old Radium coating on the hands and numerals. This feature makes it easy to read in all lighting conditions, whether in the cockpit or on the ground.
The flyback function, a Longines innovation dating back to the 1920s, is at the heart of these chronographs. This complication makes it possible to measure successive time intervals quickly and easily, a particularly valuable feature in aviation, where split-second decisions can make all the difference.
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Longines Spirit Flyback chronographs come with matching leather straps and double security folding clasps with micro-adjustment systems. The transparent casebacks reveal the intricate workings of the movement, revealing the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into each timepiece.
