180 YEARS OF
180 YEARS OF
180 YEARS OF
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NEW MODELS | Saint-Imier and <strong>180</strong> th Anniversary<br />
The Longines Saint-<br />
Imier Collection<br />
Chronograph in a<br />
41-mm steel case has<br />
an exclusive columnwheel<br />
movement.<br />
18 | WatchTime LONGINES SPECIAL<br />
TO SAINT-IMIER<br />
ere is a special bond linking Longines with the town of<br />
Saint-Imier in Switzerland’s Jura region. e brand has<br />
remained at the same location since its founding in 1832.<br />
For this reason Longines has dedicated a special collection<br />
to its hometown on the occasion of its <strong>180</strong> th anniversary.<br />
e new Longines Saint-Imier Collection contains<br />
only mechanical watches. A model from 1945 served as<br />
an inspiration for the characteristic case shape with its<br />
distinctive lugs and sleek lines. ree hand watches are<br />
oered in four dierent sizes – 26, 30, 38.5 and 41 mm – to<br />
ensure that everyone can nd a perfect t. Cases are available<br />
in stainless steel, gold, or a combination of stainless<br />
steel and rose gold. e two smaller models contain the<br />
automatic ETA movement 2000 while the automatic ETA<br />
movement 2892 is placed in the two larger models. e<br />
Column-wheel<br />
chronograph in<br />
The Longines Saint-<br />
Imier Collection in<br />
a 39-mm rose-gold<br />
case and black<br />
alligator strap<br />
chronograph is available in diameters<br />
of 39 or 41 mm and is powered<br />
by the caliber L688 developed exclusively<br />
for Longines by ETA. A<br />
sapphire caseback provides a clear<br />
view of the column wheel in the<br />
movement. e ladies’ model is also<br />
oered with a diamond-accented<br />
case and white mother-of-pearl dial<br />
with diamond markers.<br />
An elegant ladies’<br />
model in a 26-mm<br />
steel and rose-gold<br />
case, decorated<br />
with 60 diamonds<br />
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