TIME ZONE
By Celine Simon
Longines LEGEND DIVER
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Originally designed for underwater exploration, the Longines Legend Diver is equally at home on land or underwater. With its timeless design and cutting-edge performance, it is a true icon of watchmaking. To mark the occasion of its 65th anniversary, the collection welcomes new dials, including a fresh lacquer green version. Presented on a 39 mm stainless steel case that is water-resistant up to 30 bar (300m), Longines Legend Diver watches are certified both as chronometers by COSC and as a diver’s watch in accordance with the ISO 6425 standard. The Legend Diver line boasts a unique heritage in the world of watchmaking. As early as 1937, the brand launched the very first chronograph with water-resistant pushers, which it patented in 1938, followed by its first dive watch in 1958. A year later, Longines developed a watch specially designed for underwater exploration with a revolutionary Super-Compressor case with an internal rotating bezel and two screw-in crowns: the design of the Longines Legend Diver was born. Today, the emblematic diver’s watch has been revamped inside and out, while remaining faithful to the original model. The instantly recognizable dial has no date and is topped by a domed sapphire crystal with black metallic treatment and multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides. The hours are marked by elongated indexes and raised Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova, as are the polished rhodium-plated arrow hands.
Another feature of this collection is the internal bidirectional rotating bezel for measuring dive time. The bezel’s position inside the case protects it from accidental manipulation and shocks that could disrupt its settings. The screw-in crown at 2 o’clock activates it on a 60-minute scale, topped with a luminescent triangle symbol. The sleek stainless steel case features alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces. A figure of a diver, the symbol of the collection, is stamped on the perfectly angled screw-down case back. Powered by the exclusive emblematic Longines Caliber L888.6 self-winding movement with 72 hours of power reserve and fitted with a “grains of rice” steel bracelet, the new green Legend Diver continues the legacy of Longines’ famed diving watch.
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