Longines started manufacturing timing equipment in 1878 with the launch of a simple 20 ligne column-wheel chronograph, reference number 20H. Over the years, many other Longines chronograph calibers have incorporated a column-wheel mechanism. The new Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph continues this horological heritage into the 21st century. This Longines houses a new caliber developed by ETA for Longines and other brands within the Swatch Group. Fitted with 27 jewels, the L.688.2 movement is a self-winding caliber with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 7.90 mm. The blued steel column wheel controls the chronograph functions (start, stop, return to zero).
The new movement is housed in a classic case from the Heritage collection. The 40mm stainless steel case offers a transparent case back. The gold-plated Dauphine-style hands are mounted above a silvered dial featuring gold-plated applied hour symbols, a small seconds at 9 o’clock, a 30-minute continuous action counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hour continuous action counter at 6 o’clock. You may view the technical specifications below.
Technical Specifications
Reference: The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Caliber: Self-winding, mechanical movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism, calibre L.688.2 (ETA A08.231), 13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour; 55-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph, 30-minute continuous-action counter and 12-hour continuous-action counter
Case: Round, stainless steel, Ø 40 mm, transparent sapphire glass case back
Dial: Silvered, gold-plated applied hour symbols
Hands: Dauphine, gold-plated, coated with Superlimunova
Water-resistant: to 30 meters
Glass: Hesalite
Strap: Dark brown genuine alligator with buckle
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