The Newest Additions to Longines' Elegant Collection Exude Glamorous Minimalism
Contemporary minimalism with a subtle touch of timeless glamour, the innovative new additions to Longines' Elegant Collection feature a unique new alternative to leather that does not compromise on style.
The embodiment of timeless elegance, the new models of the Longines Elegant Collection put emphasis on a stripped-down, minimalist design with a touch of quiet glamour. The simplicity of these designs makes for the perfect, everyday timepieces that are not too showy yet polished enough for when you have to attend something a little more dressy.
A subtle balance between their conspicuously simple aesthetic and high-tech movement, the modern yet classic allure of these new watches feature a responsible alternative to leather, with straps crafted from a vegetable material and an exterior loop crafter in an innovative material made of recycled apple waste. Available in easy-to-match, taupe or black, this long-lasting vegetable material displays the same qualities as leather while respecting how it feels to the touch, ensuring luxurious comfort and a similar lifespan without losing the chic factor.
Based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, Longines' watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. With many years of experience as a timekeeper for world championships in sport and as a partner of this calibre (L891.5), developed exclusively for Longines, is fitted with a balance-spring made of silicon, a lightweight material resistant to corrosion, ordinary temperature fluctuations and magnetic fields.
The new watches can also be worn on a stunningly stylish stainless steel bracelet that comes in a bicolour version as well, featuring a case and bracelet that combines steel and a rose gold plate. Available in 34.50 mm and 39.00 mm diameters, the collection offers a selection of dials as well. Presented in matte white with painted Roman numerals, brushed silver with diamond hour markers or white mother-of-pearl with diamond hour markers, these little touches lend that je ne sais quoi that make these minimalist pieces anything but basic.
The Roma numerals and other elements that compose the dial have been revamped to offer a sleek, contemporary design that lends an iconic character and personality to the ultra-chic pieces, blending the crispness of modern minimalism with the delicate sensuality of classic, feminine glamour. The distance between centres enables the counter of the seconds subdial to be shifted away from the central axis, accentuating the harmony and character of the new watches and enhancing the perfect balance of classic and contemporary.
