Founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1832, Longines boasts over 190 years of history as a pioneer in watchmaking. The brand has introduced innovative mechanisms and high-precision instruments that have left their mark on watchmaking history, including chronograph movements and multi-time zone displays. Longines has earned the trust of adventurers and professionals who have achieved historical feats, such as Charles Lindbergh's first non-stop solo transatlantic flight, and is also known in Japan for being favored by Saigo Takamori. Leveraging its rich heritage and cutting-edge technology, Longines presents high-performance timepieces imbued with a pioneering spirit. With a comprehensive lineup ranging from elegant to sporty, and excellent cost performance, its watches are widely loved worldwide across genders and ages. As a pioneer in sports timing, Longines has served as the official timer for numerous major international competitions and is a partner to international sports federations. The brand has continuously pursued watchmaking in its founding town of Saint-Imier without interruption. Its name originates from "Les Longines" (the long meadows), the location where the factory was established, and its logo features a winged hourglass. Currently, Longines products are available in over 150 countries.

 

 

Since its launch in 2005, this collection has inherited Longines' heritage, merging exceptional mechanical expertise with timeless style, representing the brand's signature classic dress watch. This latest iteration features a comprehensive redesign of this collection, with over 20 years of history, re-examining every element from the dial and hands to the bezel and bracelet. It has evolved into a timepiece that embodies contemporary elegance. The case diameters are available in four sizes: 30mm, 34mm, 39mm, and 41mm. A two-week pre-sale is scheduled to begin on August 5th at the Watch Gallery on the 6th floor of the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Japan.

 

 

Barleycorn is a term meaning "grain of barley" and is a classic pattern traditionally used in fabrics like suiting. In the current Master Collection, this motif is employed as a textured pattern on the dial, creating subtle shifts in luster. Its characteristic feature is how the interplay of light and shadow changes, producing an understated yet distinctively refined appearance. The 39mm and 41mm models feature this pattern across the entire dial in silver or blue tones, while the 30mm and 34mm models showcase it in silver across the full dial or around the periphery.