$3,150
New Longines 42mm Spirit Zulu Time, Black Dial, Stainless Steel Bracelet, Ref. L3.812.4.53.6
The Pioneer Spirit Lives On. Historically, Longines has accompanied legendary pioneers as they conquer air, land and sea. Today, the winged hourglass brand has drawn inspiration from this heritage to create Longines Spirit, a collection with an impeccable pedigree. This new Spirit Zulu Time with is 42mm stainless steel case, holds a classic black dial that features a date reference at the six hour, as well a s a dedicated GMT hand in blue. The case holds a black bi-directional rotating ceramic bezel for setting the second time zone on the fly. Powered by a self winding L844.4 caliber movement, offering 72 hours of power reserve; more than enough to take you wherever your travels may take you. Attached is a stainless steel bracelet with a push button folding clasp. This collection links history with innovation by combining references to the glory days of aviation with present day aesthetic and technical requirements. These resolutely contemporary timepieces are a testimony to the pioneering spirit that has inspired the brand since its earliest days.
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| Band Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Band Type | Bracelet |
| Bezel | Rotating, Bi-directional, Ceramic, 24-Hour |
| Box and Papers | Box and Papers |
| Brand | Longines |
| Caliber | L844.4 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 42mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Date, GMT/World Time |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 40mm – 42mm |
| Warranty | Factory Warranty |
| Item ID | 0006093 |
|---|---|
| Model # | L3.812.4.53.6 |
| Model Name | Spirit Zulu Time |
| Serial Number | 55XXXXXX |
Because its trademark winged hourglass is the watch world’s oldest trademark, a person could understandably believe that Longines is the oldest watch company, although that is not the case. Formed in 1832 as a small workshop that assembled watches, it was not until later that the company grew into the brand we know as Longines. In 1867, Longines built a factory on a site that would give the company its name, a site known locally as “Les Longines,” (the long-meadows.) Longines blossomed in the meadows and by 1929, had won an amazing ten Grand Prix awards. A Grand Prix was a competition between watchmakers where they presented watches of high degree of accuracy and complication. When these exhibitions ceased, Longines had won more than any other watch company. Longines had a long association with aviators, including Charles Lindberg that was largely based on an innovative watch that used a calibrated bezel to calculate longitude in flight. But their remarkable aviation success was surpassed when in 1936, they developed what many believe to be one of the finest chronograph movements ever designed, the caliber 13ZN. The SWATCH group gave life to the company when quartz movements replaced the more expensive mechanical movements. Today, Longines continues as a brand known for producing affordable and well-crafted timepieces in keeping with its long tradition. Its heritage in aviation and exploration on the land and sea is celebrated with the reintroduction of the Longines celebrated historical models.
