Longines showcases its traditional craftsmanship in 18K rose gold.
WATCH & JEWELRY / WATCH NEWS
February 27, 2026

Longines showcases its traditional craftsmanship in 18K rose gold.

LONGINES | Longines Master Collection Chronograph Moon Phase

Longines has unveiled the Chronograph, the "Longines Master Collection Chronograph Moon Phase." This piece, combining the luxurious material of 18K rose gold with a complex mechanism, is a timepiece where watchmaking's technicality and artistry enhance each other.

Text by WASEDA Kosaku

Exquisite Radiance Woven in Rose Gold

The Longines Master Collection is a line within the maison that embodies craftsmanship and timeless elegance. All models feature mechanical movements, and each meticulously finished piece demonstrates Longines' unwavering commitment to enduring style and technical excellence.
This model features a 42mm case clad in warm 18K rose gold. Its balanced proportions, with a thickness of 14.4mm, are complemented by a rose gold crown engraved with the brand's winged hourglass logo, adding a touch of refined detail.
The dial is adorned with distinctive Arabic numerals alongside barleycorn guilloché. Blue steel hands glide smoothly across the textured dial, creating visual depth and contrast that highlight both functionality and design appeal. Sapphire crystal is used on both the front and back, with anti-reflective multi-coating applied to the crystal for enhanced legibility.
The standout feature of this timepiece is its combination of complex chronograph and moon phase complications. Two central hands comprise the chronograph seconds hand and a date indicator hand, distinguished by its elegant crescent moon tip. A 12-hour counter with a moon phase display is located at 6 o'clock, a 30-minute counter with day and month indicators at 12 o'clock, and a small seconds sub-dial with a 24-hour indicator at 9 o'clock. This distinctive layout achieves comprehensive timekeeping and astronomical display while maintaining visual balance as a chronograph.
The exhibition case back reveals the intricate mechanical movement, complete with a rose gold-colored rotor. A brown alligator leather strap is paired with a 5N 18K rose gold pin buckle, harmonizing the entire watch in a beautiful rose gold glow.
The movement is powered by the Longines exclusive column-wheel caliber L687.5. This automatic mechanical movement offers a power reserve of approximately 66 hours. The use of a silicon balance spring, known for its lightness, durability, and resistance to temperature variations, ensures stable performance and long-term accuracy.
This masterpiece, a fusion of the soft glow of rose gold, the excellence of mechanical watchmaking, and timeless design, truly embodies Longines' dedication to elegance, tradition, and performance.
Longines Master Collection Chronograph Moon Phase
Case size | Diameter 42 mm, Thickness 14.4 mm
Case material | 18K rose gold
Crystal | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective multi-coating on both sides
Case back | Sapphire crystal
Dial | Silver-colored barleycorn guilloché, 9 Arabic numeral indexes
Caliber | Automatic mechanical movement, Longines exclusive caliber L687.5
Power reserve | Approx. 66 hours
Hands | Blue steel
Water resistance | 3 bar
Strap | Brown alligator leather: equipped with an 18K rose gold pin buckle
Price | ¥3,718,000 (incl. tax)
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