The Basics
The Longines Heritage Military 1938 uses the simple, typical aesthetics based on the design of military watches produced by Longines in the 1930s. Easy reading and total reliability are essential for this type of watch, which was, at times, used under extreme conditions. The Longines Heritage Military 1938 is available in three versions, one with three hands, a 24-hour model and a chronograph. Reminiscent of the original model, the fluted, flat crown merges smoothly with the round steel case. The black synthetic strap is stitched in white, adding the final touch to this new model of contrasts. Ref. L2.789.4.53.3 has an alligator strap; with a canvas strap it carries the ref. nr L2.789.4.53.0.
| Brand: | Longines |
| Family: | Heritage |
| Reference: | L2.789.4.53.3 (aka: L27894533) |
| Name: | Military 1938 24 hours Alligator |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Longines’s model L2.789.4.53.3 from Heritage watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Longines’s Military 1938 24 hours Alligator (L2.789.4.53.3 (aka: L27894533)) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 46-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Longines’s Heritage model L2.789.4.53.3 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Heritage L2.789.4.53.3 movement is a powered by caliber L704.2 made by Longines. The 24-jewel automatic movement is 36.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 46-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Longines |
| Caliber: | L704.2 |
| Base: | ETA A07.171 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 36.6mm |
| Jewels: | 24 |
| Reserve: | 46 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Additional 24 Hour Hand (adjustable) |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Longines’s Heritage L2.789.4.53.3 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Longines’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $1,960
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Specifications:
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Military 1938 24 hours Alligator
- Reference Number: L2.789.4.53.3 (aka: L27894533)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Longines
- Caliber: L704.2
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 36.6mm
- Jewels: 24
- Power Reserve: 46 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Additional 24 Hour Hand (adjustable)
About Longines
Augueste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Now owned by the Swatch Group, the manufacture is best known for its aviator watches. Its Heritage Collection includes the Telemeter Chronograph, Heritage Retrograde, Column-Wheel Chronograph, and Heritage 1935. Longines is part of the Swatch Group group.
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