Longines, a pioneer in pilot's watch innovation, is pleased to present the Longines Spirit Flyback, a new chronograph watch with a flyback function. The flyback function is one of the innovative complications nurtured throughout Longines' rich history, spanning more than 190 years. Records of the first flyback model date back to 1925. A patent application for the flyback function was filed on June 12, 1935, and the world's first patent was registered on June 16, 1936. This new flyback model is part of the popular Longines Spirit collection, which inherits the tradition of instruments created for great aviators. Combining the historical heritage of Longines, which upholds the pioneering spirit, with high performance and functional beauty, this pilot's watch delivers exceptional satisfaction and shines on the wrist.
Longines has introduced iconic timepieces featuring the flyback function, an additional chronograph function, including the world's first patented model (filed in 1935 and registered on June 16, 1936). Essential for pilots who needed instantaneous measurements of time and speed, the flyback function allowed for practical and rapid sequential timing of different flight stages, facilitating navigation. Alongside these flyback watches and other watchmaking innovations, the legacy of legendary pioneers embodies the stories of many legendary pioneers who trusted Longines to help them achieve the impossible. One of Longines' greatest beneficiaries was Richard Byrd, who, equipped with Longines instruments, made the first flight over the Antarctic. Built on Longines' unique historical heritage, the new Longines Spirit Flyback is a timepiece crafted with cutting-edge technology for exceptional functionality and precision. Powered by Longines' new, exclusive caliber with a silicon balance spring, it offers antimagnetic properties, a power reserve of approximately 68 hours, water resistance to 10 bar, and COSC chronometer certification. Housed in a 42mm stainless steel case, the bidirectional rotating bezel features a colored ceramic insert and luminous markers. The Longines Spirit collection is the first to feature a see-through caseback, featuring the collection's iconic globe and the words "Longines Flyback" engraved on the rotor. The dial is available in black or blue sunburst finishes, while the bronze-colored hands and numerals are coated with Super-LumiNova® for exceptional legibility. The watch's refined aesthetic is complemented by meticulous attention to detail, including satin, matte, polished, and engraving. The strap lineup includes an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet, brown leather, and blue fabric strap, and the folding clasp with a new micro-adjustment system ensures maximum comfort and a perfect fit.
The Longines Spirit Flyback, created by Longines, a pioneer of aviation watches, is a unique pilot's watch with chronograph function that combines a historical story, high performance, and functional beauty.
＜Details＞
L3.821.4.53.2 Price: 641,300 yen (tax included)
L3.821.4.53.6 Price: 656,700 yen (tax included)
L3.821.4.93.2 Price: 641,300 yen (tax included)
L3.821.4.93.6 Price: 656,700 yen (tax included)
Caliber: Automatic Longines Exclusive Caliber L791.4 Official COSC chronometer certification. Silicon balance spring. Antimagnetic. 13¼ lines. 28 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve: approximately 68 hours. Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds at 9 o'clock. Chronograph: Central chronograph seconds (60-second hand) and 30-minute hand at 3 o'clock. Flyback function (A single press of the push button resets the chronograph's direct-drive seconds hand, allowing the watch to instantly resume timing from zero. While conventional chronographs require a stop and reset operation before resuming timing, the flyback function allows three operations (stop, reset, and restart) to be performed with a single push.) Case: 42 mm diameter, 17 mm thick. Round stainless steel with double-sided multi-layer anti-reflective coating. Sapphire crystal. Screw-down crown. See-through case back secured with six bezels. Bidirectional rotating bezel with black (L3.821.4.53.2, L3.821.4.53.6) or blue (L3.821.4.93.2, L3.821.4.93.6) ceramic insert
Arabic numerals, squares, and triangles filled with Super-LumiNova(R)
Dial: Sunray black Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova(R) (L3.821.4.53.2, L3.821.4.53.6)
Sunray blue Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova(R) (L3.821.4.93.2, L3.821.4.93.6)
Hands: Bronze-colored hands filled with Super-LumiNova(R)
Water resistance: 10 bar
Strap: Brown leather (L3.821.4.53.2) or blue fabric (L3.821.4.93.2) with adjustable folding clasp. Interchangeable stainless steel bracelet with triple safety push-piece closure (L3.821.4.53.6 and L3.821.4.93.6). Richard Byrd: The First to Fly Over Antarctica. In 1928, American aviator and U.S. Navy officer Richard Byrd embarked on the first expedition to Antarctica. On November 29, 1929, he and his companions took off in a Ford Trimotor aircraft from their base camp, "Little America," to fly over Antarctica. He navigated the approximately 1,290 km distance to his destination relying on a solar compass and a Longines watch. After a dangerous flight of approximately 19 hours, he became the first person to achieve this feat. At the end of this adventure, he sent the following radiogram to Longines:
"The Longines instruments and chronometer watches supplied by the Wittnauer Company New York have provided measurements that have given me the utmost satisfaction. With sincere thanks. Byrd Antarctic Expedition."
He also made three more Antarctic expeditions, wearing a Longines 13ZN with a flyback function on one of them, the 1939 expedition.
■About LONGINES
Longines is a prestigious brand founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland in 1832, and boasts a history of over 190 years. As a pioneer in watchmaking, the brand has introduced innovative chronograph mechanisms and high-precision timepieces that have made their mark on watchmaking history. It has earned the trust of adventurers and professionals who have achieved historic feats, including Charles Lindbergh, the world's first nonstop solo flight across the Pacific Ocean. The brand has continued to operate uninterruptedly in its home town and also houses a museum showcasing a comprehensive collection spanning the brand's history. Capitalizing on its rich historical heritage and cutting-edge technology, the brand offers high-performance timepieces that embody its pioneering spirit. Offering a comprehensive product lineup ranging from elegant to sporty, the brand offers excellent value for money and is beloved worldwide by people of all genders and ages. As a pioneer in sports timekeeping, the brand serves as the official timekeeper for numerous global competitions and partners with international sports federations. A member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch manufacturer, the brand currently operates in over 150 countries and ranks among the top five Swiss watch exporters.
About the Movement
With centuries of watchmaking expertise, Longines has played a pioneering role in many technological advances, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to innovation. In constant pursuit of excellence, all of its automatic watches are equipped with cutting-edge movements, including a silicon balance spring. This silicon balance spring material is not only lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but is also less susceptible to normal temperature fluctuations and magnetic fields. This unique property improves the precision and lifespan of your watch, leading to the company offering a 5-year warranty on its automatic models.
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Longines has introduced iconic timepieces featuring the flyback function, an additional chronograph function, including the world's first patented model (filed in 1935 and registered on June 16, 1936). Essential for pilots who needed instantaneous measurements of time and speed, the flyback function allowed for practical and rapid sequential timing of different flight stages, facilitating navigation. Alongside these flyback watches and other watchmaking innovations, the legacy of legendary pioneers embodies the stories of many legendary pioneers who trusted Longines to help them achieve the impossible. One of Longines' greatest beneficiaries was Richard Byrd, who, equipped with Longines instruments, made the first flight over the Antarctic. Built on Longines' unique historical heritage, the new Longines Spirit Flyback is a timepiece crafted with cutting-edge technology for exceptional functionality and precision. Powered by Longines' new, exclusive caliber with a silicon balance spring, it offers antimagnetic properties, a power reserve of approximately 68 hours, water resistance to 10 bar, and COSC chronometer certification. Housed in a 42mm stainless steel case, the bidirectional rotating bezel features a colored ceramic insert and luminous markers. The Longines Spirit collection is the first to feature a see-through caseback, featuring the collection's iconic globe and the words "Longines Flyback" engraved on the rotor. The dial is available in black or blue sunburst finishes, while the bronze-colored hands and numerals are coated with Super-LumiNova® for exceptional legibility. The watch's refined aesthetic is complemented by meticulous attention to detail, including satin, matte, polished, and engraving. The strap lineup includes an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet, brown leather, and blue fabric strap, and the folding clasp with a new micro-adjustment system ensures maximum comfort and a perfect fit.
The Longines Spirit Flyback, created by Longines, a pioneer of aviation watches, is a unique pilot's watch with chronograph function that combines a historical story, high performance, and functional beauty.
＜Details＞
L3.821.4.53.2 Price: 641,300 yen (tax included)L3.821.4.53.6 Price: 656,700 yen (tax included)L3.821.4.93.2 Price: 641,300 yen (tax included)L3.821.4.93.6 Price: 656,700 yen (tax included)Caliber: Automatic Longines Exclusive Caliber L791.4 Official COSC chronometer certification. Silicon balance spring. Antimagnetic. 13¼ lines. 28 jewels. 28,800 vph. Power reserve: approximately 68 hours. Functions: Hours, minutes, and seconds at 9 o'clock. Chronograph: Central chronograph seconds (60-second hand) and 30-minute hand at 3 o'clock. Flyback function (A single press of the push button resets the chronograph's direct-drive seconds hand, allowing the watch to instantly resume timing from zero. While conventional chronographs require a stop and reset operation before resuming timing, the flyback function allows three operations (stop, reset, and restart) to be performed with a single push.) Case: 42 mm diameter, 17 mm thick. Round stainless steel with double-sided multi-layer anti-reflective coating. Sapphire crystal. Screw-down crown. See-through case back secured with six bezels. Bidirectional rotating bezel with black (L3.821.4.53.2, L3.821.4.53.6) or blue (L3.821.4.93.2, L3.821.4.93.6) ceramic insert
Arabic numerals, squares, and triangles filled with Super-LumiNova(R)
Dial: Sunray black Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova(R) (L3.821.4.53.2, L3.821.4.53.6)
Sunray blue Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova(R) (L3.821.4.93.2, L3.821.4.93.6)
Hands: Bronze-colored hands filled with Super-LumiNova(R)
Water resistance: 10 bar
Strap: Brown leather (L3.821.4.53.2) or blue fabric (L3.821.4.93.2) with adjustable folding clasp. Interchangeable stainless steel bracelet with triple safety push-piece closure (L3.821.4.53.6 and L3.821.4.93.6). Richard Byrd: The First to Fly Over Antarctica. In 1928, American aviator and U.S. Navy officer Richard Byrd embarked on the first expedition to Antarctica. On November 29, 1929, he and his companions took off in a Ford Trimotor aircraft from their base camp, "Little America," to fly over Antarctica. He navigated the approximately 1,290 km distance to his destination relying on a solar compass and a Longines watch. After a dangerous flight of approximately 19 hours, he became the first person to achieve this feat. At the end of this adventure, he sent the following radiogram to Longines:
"The Longines instruments and chronometer watches supplied by the Wittnauer Company New York have provided measurements that have given me the utmost satisfaction. With sincere thanks. Byrd Antarctic Expedition."
He also made three more Antarctic expeditions, wearing a Longines 13ZN with a flyback function on one of them, the 1939 expedition.
■About LONGINES
Longines is a prestigious brand founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland in 1832, and boasts a history of over 190 years. As a pioneer in watchmaking, the brand has introduced innovative chronograph mechanisms and high-precision timepieces that have made their mark on watchmaking history. It has earned the trust of adventurers and professionals who have achieved historic feats, including Charles Lindbergh, the world's first nonstop solo flight across the Pacific Ocean. The brand has continued to operate uninterruptedly in its home town and also houses a museum showcasing a comprehensive collection spanning the brand's history. Capitalizing on its rich historical heritage and cutting-edge technology, the brand offers high-performance timepieces that embody its pioneering spirit. Offering a comprehensive product lineup ranging from elegant to sporty, the brand offers excellent value for money and is beloved worldwide by people of all genders and ages. As a pioneer in sports timekeeping, the brand serves as the official timekeeper for numerous global competitions and partners with international sports federations. A member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch manufacturer, the brand currently operates in over 150 countries and ranks among the top five Swiss watch exporters.
About the Movement
With centuries of watchmaking expertise, Longines has played a pioneering role in many technological advances, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to innovation. In constant pursuit of excellence, all of its automatic watches are equipped with cutting-edge movements, including a silicon balance spring. This silicon balance spring material is not only lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but is also less susceptible to normal temperature fluctuations and magnetic fields. This unique property improves the precision and lifespan of your watch, leading to the company offering a 5-year warranty on its automatic models.
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