The Basics
The Longines La Grande Classique is a wristwatch with a conservative styling. Its traditional round case takes center stage through the use of the distinct lugs, which appear to be floating. The present ref L4.908.2.11.8 is powered by the automatic caliber 591, which can be admired through the sapphire crystal back of its 36mm case of stainless steel with yellow gold pvd plating.
| Brand: | Longines |
| Family: | La Grande Classique |
| Reference: | L4.908.2.11.8 (aka: L49082118) |
| Name: | La Grande Classique Automatic 36 Gold / White Roman / Bracelet |
| Produced: | N/A |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Longines’s model L4.908.2.11.8 from La Grande Classique watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Longines’s La Grande Classique Automatic 36 Gold / White Roman / Bracelet (L4.908.2.11.8 (aka: L49082118)) was originally released in N/A. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 40-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 36mm in diameter and roughly mm thick, with 20mm lug width. The round case is paired with a white color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Longines’s La Grande Classique model L4.908.2.11.8 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 36mm |
| Height: | mm |
| Lug Width: | 20mm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The La Grande Classique L4.908.2.11.8 movement is a powered by caliber L591 made by Longines. The 22-jewel automatic movement is 19.4mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 40-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Longines |
| Caliber: | L591 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 19.4mm |
| Jewels: | 22 |
| Reserve: | 40 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Longines’s La Grande Classique L4.908.2.11.8 cost? This watch was introduced in N/A 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: $1,540
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Specifications:
- Brand: Longines
- Model: La Grande Classique Automatic 36 Gold / White Roman / Bracelet
- Reference Number: L4.908.2.11.8 (aka: L49082118)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 36
- Thickness:
- Lug Width: 20
- Dial Color: White
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Longines
- Caliber: L591
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 19.4mm
- Jewels: 22
- Power Reserve: 40 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
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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