Longines Elegance L4.766.2.11.8

The machinery inside a watch that keeps things ticking is called the movement or a calibre. A synonym of size, the word ‘calibre’, first used as a watchmaking term in 1715, originally referred to the build of a watch movement—the layout, dimensions, shape and size of the wheels, barrels, bridges and so on. Today the word is a substitute for movement, the complete mechanism with the mainspring, escape wheel, bridges, gear train, and other components, including the rotor in automatic watches. Calibres are either mechanical or quartz-based. While the latter are powered mostly by a battery, the former can either be manual winding, or self-would by an oscillating mass or rotor.     ABOUT THE LONGINES ELEGANCE COLLECTION ESSENCEThe Longines Elegance Collection is an eloquent embodiment of the much-quoted Longines motto “Elegance is an attitude”. Featuring timeless designs with sleek and graceful lines, the timepieces in this collection boast a craftsmanship as glorious as their rich history. Select designs of the rectangular, oval, or tonneau forms have been inspired by the balanced symmetry of the Art Deco movement, the admirable crusade that advocated art that was decorative without being ostentatious; proportioned without being too sharp.   DESIGNConnoisseurs enjoy the privilege of choosing cases crafted with striking stainless steel or stunning 18-carat pink or yellow gold. There are also gorgeous pieces that feature a dual combination of steel and pink or yellow gold. For the ultimate lovers of luxury, extravagant masterpieces encrusted with Top Wesselton VVS diamonds make for highly covetible accessories.  Dials in lustrous Mother of Pearl, black, white and midnight blue form the heart of the timepiece.  A generous offering of stainless steel bracelets, stainless steel and 18 carat gold bracelets, and alligator straps enables the wearer to realize their ideal vision of beauty. In certain timepieces, transparent casebacks let you observe the magic behind each momentum with a vision that is crystal in its clarity.   FEATURESTimepieces in this edition function on a precise Quartz movement. A water-resistance of 3 bars promises uncompromising virtue inside and out. Functions are fairly uncomplicated and include hours and minutes or hours, minutes and seconds. A date window at 3’o clock gives you a holistic view of time in select pieces.   SERIESThe soul of the collection is captured completely in three different moods- the Longines PrimaLuna, Longines DolceVita, and La Grande Classique De Longines. ASSOCIATIONSAishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kate Winslet and Chi Ling Lin are but a few movie personalities across the globe who wear their attitude Elegantly.