As part of Longines’ commemorative models for its 180th anniversary, they have gone all ‘heritage’. One of these anniversary watches is the “Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph”, perhaps more simply known as a monopusher chronograph. Based on the early wire-lugged watches, and appropriately in rose gold, this watch will be limited to 180 pieces.
Replicating a classic look of the old officers’ watches with a white dial, black Arabic numbers, a red ‘12’ and blued steel hands, but with the addition of a date aperture this almost old-fashioned watch will not appeal to everyone. However, for those who have a soft spot for the old red 12s it’s an unexpected and attractive model from Longines. I would have been happy to have had a date-free version and perhaps, especially given that it is a special model for the brand, an enamel dial might have been worth considering.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Reference number : L2.774.8.23.x
Functions : hours, minutes, seconds, date
Movement : Automatic Cal. L788.2 (ETA A08.261) with single push-piece and column-wheel chronograph mechanism. 13¼ lines
Jewels : 27
VPH : 28,800
Power reserve: 54 hours
Case : rose gold, 40 mm. Single push-piece integrated into the crown. Transparent sapphire case back
Dial White, black Arabic numerals and a red “12”
Water resistance : 3 bar (30m)
Strap: brown alligator
Categories: Baselworld 2012, Limited Editions, Longines, watches
I have this Longines in my collection. My watch ref. is 70 and it’s one of my favorites.
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@StevenCheah Congratulations! I have a soft spot for ‘red 12s’ and Longines do some nice reissues. Do you wear it often?
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Yes, I wear it quite often and it is my favorite . I like its vintage look and will pass it on to my next generation .
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@Steve That’s wonderful.
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