The many watches in the Longines
La Grande Classique collection are perhaps best described as timeless, elegant, and simple. Most models have streamlined designs with nothing more than the bare essentials (i.e., two hands for telling the time). Watches with a seconds hand or date are few and far between. It is also possible to find La Grande Classique timepieces with a barrel-shaped case; however, the majority have a round, thin, stainless steel case. Some versions feature a gold PVD coating and diamonds. While the women's models are exclusively quartz-powered, you will come across a few 36-mm unisex and men's watches with an automatic caliber.
Longines equips smaller quartz watches with the
caliber L209, while the larger versions (29 mm and above) use the L420. Both are based on movements from ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse. ETA, like Longines, is a member of the Swatch Group and provides movements to countless renowned watch manufacturers.
ETA also provides the movement for mechanical La Grande Classique watches, namely the A20.L01. Longines refers to this movement as the
caliber L591. It has a balance frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h) and a 40-hour power reserve.
A distinctive feature of La Grande Classique timepieces is their lack of traditional lugs. Instead, they have two small bridges attached to the round case – one at 12 and one at 6 o'clock. Some older models feature standard lugs, but current La Grand Classique timepieces exclusively feature bridges.
5 Reasons to Buy a La Grande Classique
- Ultra-flat automatic and quartz watches
- Classic, elegant designs
- Diamond-studded women's watches
- Case sizes ranging from 24 to 36 mm in diameter
- Many color and band combinations
