LONGINES Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary Limited Edition

[Ernie Romers]

Longines is celebrating its 180th anniversary in 2012. The company based in St. Imier is taking this opportunity to present several limited-edition commemorative models representing worthy heirs to its horological expertise. Timeless elegance is in the spotlight with the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary Limited Edition, a tribute to the first wrist chronograph developed by Longines in 1913. Its exclusive column-wheel chronograph movement, controlled by its single push-piece, considerably facilitates counting off the seconds and minutes. The subtle balanced visual appeal of its white dial with its red-painted 12 o’clock numeral is a nod to the vintage Agassiz dial, while the mobile bracelet loops are also in line with its prestigious heritage. This pink gold model is issued in a limited, numbered edition of 180.

Movement Automatic, column-wheel chronograph, L788.2 calibre, 27 jewels, 13 ¼ lignes, 28,800 vih/h, 54-hour power reserve Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph Case 18K pink gold, 40 mm Crown-integrated single push-piece at 3 o’clock Sapphire crystal Transparent caseback Water-resistant to 30 m / 3 ATM / 3 bar Dial White Blued steel hands 30-minute and small seconds counters at 3 and 9 o’clock Date window at 6 o’clock Bracelet/Strap Brown alligator with a dainty buckle

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Interesting use of contrasting color for the 12.