Longines La Grande Classique de Longines

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Quartz
24 MM
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SKU AS07096
Article Number 40991052
case size 24 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 2020s
dial color Exotic
material Two-Tone Steel & Gold
style Dress
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
Includes Includes yellow gold plated and stainless steel multi-link bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp.
overall condition The case is in outstanding condition overall showing only faint signs of wear from careful handling. Mother-of-pearl dial with factory applied diamond indices is in as-new condition with matching 'stick' handset. Signed crown.
Quartz
24 MM
– Show less
SKU AS07096
Article Number 40991052
case size 24 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 2020s
dial color Exotic
material Two-Tone Steel & Gold
style Dress
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
Includes Includes yellow gold plated and stainless steel multi-link bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp.
overall condition The case is in outstanding condition overall showing only faint signs of wear from careful handling. Mother-of-pearl dial with factory applied diamond indices is in as-new condition with matching 'stick' handset. Signed crown.

Why We Love it

In our opinion, Longines doesn't quite get the respect that they deserve.

That is not to say that they aren't held in high regard. But the level of innovation, craftsmanship, and design that Longines has demonstrated over the course of their existence simply cannot be understated, and certainly extends to a wide variety of timepieces across the board.

We believe this to be the case not only for vintage pieces, but for contemporary watches as well.

Take this La Grande Classique, for example: Launched in 1992, it’s a standout piece from the brand’s collections, offering an ultra-slim profile and a myriad of designs to choose from. This particular model, a Reference L4.209.2 from the 2020s, is an elegant ladies’ model. Housed in a 24mm yellow gold case with a sapphire crystal, a yellow gold, and a signed crown, it features a mother of pearl dial with diamond indices and a matching black ‘stick’ handset. Powered by a quartz movement, it comes paired to a multi-link stainless steel and yellow gold bracelet with a signed, push-button deployant clasp.

In excellent condition and featuring an eye-catching, elegant dial, this contemporary Longines represents an excellent value in modern dress watches considering its materials and build quality.

Make it yours today!

Brand Story

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Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines was at the sharp end of the watchmaking spear during the beginnings of modern horology. Constantly innovating, the company devised some of the most important wristwatches of the 20th century. Indeed, by 1919, Longines was the official supplier of timepieces for the International Aeronautical Federation, working to develop highly accurate navigation chronometers for many of the era's great aviation pioneers.
Most famous among Longines' forays into navigation pieces is the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch, a wristwatch designed by famed aviator Charles Lindberg in conjunction with the brand to allow aviators to calculate, with the help of a sextant and a known latitude, their exact geographic location.
From the 1930s to the 1950s, Longines also released a series of stunning time-only watches. Often referred to as “Calatravas” after the iconic model by Patek Philippe, most of these watches had thin stainless steel cases at 32-35mm, standard sizes for the time. Like the Patek Philippe Calatrava, these timepieces were known for their perfect proportions and the elegant simplicity of their designs.

But it wasn’t just time-only watches that drew the attention of clients the world over — particularly in the Americas: The company’s caliber 13ZN, first released in 1936, is widely regarded as one of the finest chronograph movements ever devised by any brand. This development would form the basis of work in sports timing, in which Longines developed timepieces with flyback functionality as well as 1/100th-second counters.

Today, Longines produces a remarkable number of watches annually — over 1.5 million of them — and rakes in over $1B in annual revenue through the sale of everything from simple quartz watches to sophisticated moon phases and chronographs. Incredibly, they produced their 51 millionth timepiece in 2019 and in some ways, it feels like the brand is just getting started.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Longines La Grande Classique de Longines

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