Titanium has been one of the hottest trends in watchmaking this year, and Longines is joining the likes of Rolex, Grand Seiko and IWC by making one of its bestselling models in the metal that is both lighter and harder than steel.
Longines is adding a titanium piece to its popular Spirit Flyback chronograph collection with a 42mm model with an integrated bracelet in the same material.
The watch houses a COSC-certified Longines L791.4 automatic calibre, which is resistant to magnetic fields thanks in part to a silicon balance spring, and will keep running for up to 69 hours without being wound.
Its decorated movement is presented via an exhibition case back.
The watch has a bi-directional black ceramic bezel, which uses the same Super-LumiNova for its numerals as the dial’s golden hours and hands.
It is water resistant to 100 meters and is sold with a black and grey NATO strap that can be swapped with the bracelet.
On sale now, it can be bought now for £5,000 on a titanium bracelet or £4,700 on a synthetic strap.
