Search
Close this search box.
Search
Close this search box.

Longines: "the pioneer spirit lives on"

The new Longines Spirit collection revives the pioneering spirit. It led legendary pilots and explorers such as Amelia Earhart, Paul-Emile Victor, Elinor Smith and Howard Hughes to surpass themselves, pursue new ambitions and believe in the impossible. The new timepieces, which bear witness to this pioneering spirit, encourage you to push your limits.Online Editor: Mical Joseph
Image: GASSAN and Longines

Amelia Earhart

The Longines Spirit is a tribute to the pioneers who made history through a record, an act of heroism or a display of courage. During their incredible journeys, they relied on Longines. Be inspired by their fascinating and surprising stories, including the story of the pilot Amelia Earhart. In 1928, she was the first female co-pilot to fly across the Atlantic. In 1932, she made a nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic in 14 hours and 56 minutes. Despite icy winds and mechanical failures, she was the first woman to succeed in connecting the continents, wearing a Longines chronograph on her wrist.

Longines Spirit L3.810.4.53.0

The new Longines Spirit collection is designed in the same way as the Longines timepieces of these famous pioneers. The oversized crown, case shape, numbering on the dial, diamond-shaped index and large, luminous hands are all elements from this era of aviation. Somewhat modified and updated, these features fit harmoniously with the overall contemporary design.

Paul-Emile Victor

The explorer and pilot Paul-Emile Victor also relied on Longines during his polar expeditions. In 1936, he crossed the Greenland ice cap in 7 weeks with temperatures as low as -40 degrees. Even under the harshest weather conditions, his Longines chronometers continued to work accurately, which helped him calculate longitude. "These watches made the difference between failure and success," Victor later declared.

All models in the Longines Spirit collection come with state-of-the-art technology and highly accurate timepieces that are all Chronometer-certified. The watches are exclusively equipped with mechanical movements (L888.4 and L688.4) with a silicon balance spring to ensure extreme accuracy and longer life. Additionally, these watches come with a 5-year warranty. The calibers, with a power reserve of 64 and 60 hours respectively, are Chronometer-certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

Longines Spirit L3.810.4.73.2

The Longines Spirit is available in a model with 3 hands and date indication (Ø 40 mm and 42 mm) and a chronograph (Ø 42 mm) with a matte black, silver or sunray blue dial. The dial is labeled with five stars, which according to Longines tradition indicate the quality and reliability of the movement. Five stars is the highest possible. The models feature a steel strap or a leather strap in light brown, dark brown or blue.

Prestige Edition

In addition, the Longines Spirit is also available in a "Prestige Edition" with an interchangeable strap in steel, leather and nato, which comes in a beautiful Heritage watch box.

At GASSAN

The Longines Spirit is available from €2,040. View the collection.

Longines Spirit L3.810.4.53.6

Longines Spirit L3.820.4.93.6

Longines Spirit L3.820.4.93.0

Longines Spirit L3.810.4.73.2

Longines Spirit L3.810.4.53.0