Longines: Heritage Classic Tuxedo

Longines offers two new models, a 3-hand version and one chronograph, inspired by historical piecesof the late 1940s. You can easily imagine it on the wrist of partygoers at jazz clubs. They have been nicknamed “Tuxedo” by collectors, the contrast of black and white on their dial reminds us of the suits worn during the elegant and festive evenings of the time.  

To respect the spirit of the original models, Longines has chosen here not to add the word “Automatic” on the dials. In keeping with the aim to create timepieces that are as faithful as possible to historical timepieces, there is also no date window on contemporary models, which are presented on semi-matt black leather straps, perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the era.  

Tuxedo 3-Hand

The former stands out for the aesthetics of its dial, a typical and very popular design from the 1940s. An opaline silver disc surrounded by a sublime matt black circle of thin baton hands covered with Super- LumiNova. The small seconds counter, located at 6 o’clock, is off-centre: this detail contributes to the charm of this 38.50 mm-diameter steel timepiece housing the L893.5 movement with 64-hours of power reserve and silicon balance spring. (Price € 1.950)

Tuxedo Chronograph

The chronograph version displays matt black, opaline and midnight blue colours. Several zones feature on its dial, and a tachymetric scale – quite rare for a Longines watch – also enriches its circumference, just like on the original model. The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph – Tuxedo houses in its 40.00 mm-diameter steel case the calibre L895.5 with 54-hours of power reserve equipped with a silicon balance spring. (Price € 2.930)