The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
L2.744.4.56.7
| Brand : | Longines |
| Collection : | Longines Sport Collection |
| Model : | The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph |
| Reference : | L2.744.4.56.7 |
| On sale : | 2011 |
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Certainly the look the sportier of the whole collection "Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph " for this model. The 41 mm case provides a real presence on the wrist and marriage steel / black ceramic gives his strength to this very modern chronograph.
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Brand : Longines Collection : Longines Sport Collection Model : The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Reference : L2.744.4.56.7 On sale : 2011 List Price : 2 770 € Diameter : 41 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Self-winding with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism Calibre : Calibre L688.2 Complication : 12-Hour Counter 30-Minute Counter Chronograph Case material : Stainless steel Bezel and crown decoration in black ceramic Case peculiarity : Screwed-down caseback Sapphire caseback Lateral protcetion for crown Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial color : Black Display : Luminescent hands Luminescent rhodiées Polished Indexes : Arabic numerals Baton-type Luminescent Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Black ceramic Rubber Stainless steel Strap color : Black/Grey + More characteristics : 13¼ lines
27 jewels
28.800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 54 hours
Dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Strap: also available with central links in grey or black ceramic; black rubber
DESCRIPTION
The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Having launched a watch fitted with an exclusive, self-winding chronograph movement with a column wheel which controls the chronograph functions in 2009, Longines has now identified new uses for this exceptional, user-friendly calibre. Longines mandated and paid ETA to develop this brand-new exclusive movement. Under the name of The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, these latest models represent an updated version of the timing equipment that Longines has developed over the years.
Longines mandated and paid ETA to develop a brand-new exclusive self-winding movement with a column wheel for a wrist chronograph. The reference number given to the new calibre was L688.2. As part of the continual programme of reviving the mechanical watch that was started at the beginning of the 21st century, this new creation meets the requirements of changing demand with regard to watches as well as the growing popularity of mechanical chronographs and the fascination for traditional horological devices. Column-wheel chronographs correspond to the new taste in watches. As part of the line of timing instruments created by Longines, this calibre constitutes the present-day embodiment of the far-reaching experience in mechanical time-keeping that is the heritage of the famous Swiss watchmaker.
Fitted with 27 jewels, the L688.2 movement is a self-winding calibre with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 7.90 mm. The purpose of its column wheel is to control the chronograph functions (start, stop, return to zero). This system, and in particular the column wheel that was designed by ETA’s engineers, is exceptionally user-friendly for a mechanical chronograph, requiring only the finest touch to start and stop the mechanism and to reset the hands at zero. The blued steel column wheel is surrounded by the fascinating beauty of a movement which is in fact an updated version of a traditional technical system. In addition to its refined design, the L688.2 calibre reveals a construction designed to meet the demands of timing. Longines has so far created several timepieces as a tribute to this high-tech movement. The combination of these timing features and the re-issue of an elegant, traditional or sporty design results in several The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph models that are contemporary watches steeped in the great tradition of mechanical timing.
The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph
The design of this model focuses on the particular performance of the L688.2.Named The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph, this robust, sporty timepiece houses the chronograph calibre in a 41 mm diameter, stainless steel case with a screw-in, transparent back cover. This model – designed specifically for performance – has a steel or black or grey ceramic bezel that surrounds a silvered, black lacquered or brushed grey sunburst dial. It is available on a choice of bracelets: stainless steel or stainless steel with central links in black or grey ceramic, or on a rubber strap. With a date, a small seconds at 9 o’clock, a dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph is a marriage of the beauty of performance and the marvels of cutting-edge technology.Flash-back :Longines started producing timing equipment in 1878 with a simple 20 line chronograph (reference no. 20H) that had a column wheel that controlled the chronograph functions. Almost all the timing devices designed by Longines following this foray into the world of timekeeping used the same basic concept. Thus the calibres for pocket chronographs designed by Longines, such as the 19CH (1889), the 19.73 (1897), the 19.73N (1909) and the 19.73N fly-back (1922), the 18.72 (1929) or the 24 line calibre designed specifically for sports timing (1939), as well as the brand’s movements for wrist chronographs such as the 13.33Z (1913), the famous 13ZN (1946) or the 30CH (1947) all used column-wheel systems to control and activate the chronograph functions, which varied from one calibre to another.
All this timing equipment forms the basis for Longines’ historical involvement in timing and the world of sport. At Longines, the mechanical column-wheel chronograph is therefore a traditional and authentic, technical device. The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph models perpetuate this watchmaking heritage into the 21st century using cutting-edge technology.
The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Having launched a watch fitted with an exclusive, self-winding chronograph movement with a column wheel which controls the chronograph functions in 2009, Longines has now identified new uses for this exceptional, user-friendly calibre. Longines mandated and paid ETA to develop this brand-new exclusive movement. Under the name of The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, these latest models represent an updated version of the timing equipment that Longines has developed over the years.
Longines mandated and paid ETA to develop a brand-new exclusive self-winding movement with a column wheel for a wrist chronograph. The reference number given to the new calibre was L688.2. As part of the continual programme of reviving the mechanical watch that was started at the beginning of the 21st century, this new creation meets the requirements of changing demand with regard to watches as well as the growing popularity of mechanical chronographs and the fascination for traditional horological devices. Column-wheel chronographs correspond to the new taste in watches. As part of the line of timing instruments created by Longines, this calibre constitutes the present-day embodiment of the far-reaching experience in mechanical time-keeping that is the heritage of the famous Swiss watchmaker.
Fitted with 27 jewels, the L688.2 movement is a self-winding calibre with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 7.90 mm. The purpose of its column wheel is to control the chronograph functions (start, stop, return to zero). This system, and in particular the column wheel that was designed by ETA’s engineers, is exceptionally user-friendly for a mechanical chronograph, requiring only the finest touch to start and stop the mechanism and to reset the hands at zero. The blued steel column wheel is surrounded by the fascinating beauty of a movement which is in fact an updated version of a traditional technical system. In addition to its refined design, the L688.2 calibre reveals a construction designed to meet the demands of timing. Longines has so far created several timepieces as a tribute to this high-tech movement. The combination of these timing features and the re-issue of an elegant, traditional or sporty design results in several The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph models that are contemporary watches steeped in the great tradition of mechanical timing.
The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph
The design of this model focuses on the particular performance of the L688.2.Named The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph, this robust, sporty timepiece houses the chronograph calibre in a 41 mm diameter, stainless steel case with a screw-in, transparent back cover. This model – designed specifically for performance – has a steel or black or grey ceramic bezel that surrounds a silvered, black lacquered or brushed grey sunburst dial. It is available on a choice of bracelets: stainless steel or stainless steel with central links in black or grey ceramic, or on a rubber strap. With a date, a small seconds at 9 o’clock, a dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, The Longines Column-Wheel Sports Chronograph is a marriage of the beauty of performance and the marvels of cutting-edge technology.Flash-back :Longines started producing timing equipment in 1878 with a simple 20 line chronograph (reference no. 20H) that had a column wheel that controlled the chronograph functions. Almost all the timing devices designed by Longines following this foray into the world of timekeeping used the same basic concept. Thus the calibres for pocket chronographs designed by Longines, such as the 19CH (1889), the 19.73 (1897), the 19.73N (1909) and the 19.73N fly-back (1922), the 18.72 (1929) or the 24 line calibre designed specifically for sports timing (1939), as well as the brand’s movements for wrist chronographs such as the 13.33Z (1913), the famous 13ZN (1946) or the 30CH (1947) all used column-wheel systems to control and activate the chronograph functions, which varied from one calibre to another.
All this timing equipment forms the basis for Longines’ historical involvement in timing and the world of sport. At Longines, the mechanical column-wheel chronograph is therefore a traditional and authentic, technical device. The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph models perpetuate this watchmaking heritage into the 21st century using cutting-edge technology.
Certainly the look the sportier of the whole collection "Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph " for this model. The 41 mm case provides a real presence on the wrist and marriage steel / black ceramic gives his strength to this very modern chronograph.
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Brand : Longines Collection : Longines Sport Collection Model : The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Reference : L2.744.4.56.7 On sale : 2011 List Price : 2 770 € Diameter : 41 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Self-winding with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism Calibre : Calibre L688.2 Complication : 12-Hour Counter 30-Minute Counter Chronograph Case material : Stainless steel Bezel and crown decoration in black ceramic Case peculiarity : Screwed-down caseback Sapphire caseback Lateral protcetion for crown Shape : Round Water-resistance : 100 meters Dial color : Black Display : Luminescent hands Luminescent rhodiées Polished Indexes : Arabic numerals Baton-type Luminescent Glass : Sapphire Strap material : Black ceramic Rubber Stainless steel Strap color : Black/Grey More characteristics : 13¼ lines
27 jewels
28.800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 54 hours
Dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Strap: also available with central links in grey or black ceramic; black rubber