he Longines Spirit collection continues the tradition of precision instruments created by the brand to accompany the greatest explorers in their conquest of the air, sea and land. The collection has now been expanded with a watch featuring a flyback function, a complication intrinsically linked to the brand’s rich heritage. Longines actually equipped its first models with a flyback function in 1925 and filed a patent for it on 12 June 1935. The patent went on to be registered on 16 June 1936: a world first. The advantage of a flyback function is that it gives pilots a quick and easy way of successively timing different flight stages, thus facilitating navigation.

Beyond its signature complication, the Longines Spirit Flyback is also distinguished by its refined aesthetics and particularly meticulous finishes, which range between satin, matt, polished and engraved details. The 42 mm steel model features a bi-directional bezel enhanced by a coloured ceramic insert with luminescent markers. It is available with a black or blue sunray dial.

Many legendary pioneers have put their faith in Longines to make the impossible a reality. Richard Byrd tops the list of those who have benefited from the brand’s expertise. Equipped with Longines instruments, he was the first man to fly over the South Pole, a unique feat echoing the pioneering spirit that has guided the hourglass brand since its inception.

Buoyed by this exceptional heritage, the Longines Spirit Flyback is equipped with cutting-edge technology. A new exclusive Longines calibre, resistant to magnetism and equipped with a silicon balance spring, drives this timepiece. Extremely precise, with a power reserve of 68 hours, this movement is certified as a chronometer by the COSC (Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute). A transparent case back reveals all the details of the calibre, including a personalised weight engraved with the globe representing the Longines Spirit collection and the name Longines Flyback. A first for this iconic line.

Price range: CHF 4,200-4,300

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