Longines Primaluna L8.112.5.88.6

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 PRIMALUNA COLLECTION ESSENCEThe Longines Prima Luna Collection is a tribute to the celestial body that glistens and stands out in the middle of millions of other stars. It is crafted for the modern, sophisticated woman who appreaciates timeless elegance with a blend of contemporary style.   DESIGNThis collection comes in classic round cases. The case material is pure stainless steel whilst some versions have a combination of 18 carat pink gold blended with it. You can also choose from a diamond case set with Top Wesselton VVS diamonds in select models of the Prima Luna collection. The case-window of the watch is scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating on for enhanced legibility and durability. The dial is silver/white and the numerals can be found in a choice of Arabic or Roman. Some watches feature hourmarkers with diamond indexes. The bracelet material is made of Stainless steel or a combination of stainless steel and 18 carat pink gold and the buckle has a triple safety-folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism.   FEATURESThe collection holds underwater resistance with a capacity of up to 3 bars. The collection is powered by Quartz or a mechanical movement for accuracy and reliability. Some of the timepieces feature a date window so you can get a holistic view of the exact moment in a simple glance. ASSOCIATIONSA long line of celebrities has been associated with Longines. As one of the oldest watch houses in Switzerland, Longines commands the respect of a list of illustrious people such as Kate Winslet and Simon Baker. The Prima Luna collection is also endorsed by the Bollywood diva, Aishwarya Rai.