Longines PrimaLuna

Longines introduced the PrimaLuna collection in 2009. These round timepieces represent the Moon and its role as a symbol of the passage of time. Some models take the name even more literally: For example, Longines equips the ref. L8.115.4.71.6 with a moon phase indicator in addition to its standard time display. The PrimaLuna comes in three sizes: 26.5, 30, and 34 mm. You can also choose from stainless steel watches or two-tone editions with an 18-karat rose gold bezel and bracelet middle links. Longines embraces the use of diamonds. Certain versions feature Wesselton diamonds with a total weight of 0.403 carats.

Newer models all have three tempered blue hands, while older versions are available with silver hands. The Longines logo, a winged hourglass, is located just below 12 o'clock. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer outfits PrimaLuna watches with light silver-colored or mother-of-pearl dials. Select dials even come with Longines' trademark flinqué engraving. This engraving style results in particularly dynamic dials. Depending on the model, you'll find either diamond indices or stamped Roman numerals marking the hours.

When it comes to a power source, Longines turns to the L129, L250, and L263. All three are high-precision quartz calibers with three central hands and a date display at 3 o'clock. They also feature an E.O.L. (end-of-life) indicator that lets you know when it's time to change the battery. Top models, such as the ref. L8.111.5.79.6 , boast the automatic caliber L592 with the same dial layout as the quartz versions.

The ref. L8.112.5.89.6 is among the most opulent PrimaLuna models. Its bezel features 48 Wesselton diamonds with a total weight of 0.403 carats, with an additional 11 diamonds (0.044 carats) serving as hour indices on the white mother-of-pearl dial. An 18-karat rose gold bezel sits atop the 30-mm stainless steel case. Rose gold is also used for the center links in the bracelet. This timepiece gets its power from the quartz caliber L129, a modified ETA 956.412. You can purchase a mint-condition model for around 5,400 USD, while pre-owned versions remain hard to come by.

The PrimaLuna ref. L8.110.5.79.6 also has a two-tone stainless steel and rose gold design. Its 26.5-mm case houses the quartz caliber L250. The rose gold bezel is studded with 44 Wesselton diamonds weighing a total of 0.299 carats. Stamped Roman numerals mark the hours on the silver flinqué dial. Prices for this model sit between 3,300 USD pre-owned and 3,700 USD new.

If you prefer solid stainless steel timepieces, you may enjoy the ref. L8.112.0.87.6 . This 30-mm watch has a bezel set with 48 diamonds. Its dial features an additional 11 diamond indices at every position except 3 o'clock, where the date window is located. On Chrono24, this quartz watch sells for around 2,400 USD new and 1,400 USD pre-owned.

Longines also offers 26.5-mm stainless steel models. One example is the ref. L8.111.0.71.6 . Its bezel is adorned with 44 Wesselton diamonds with a total weight of 0.299 carats. This particular model has a silver dial with Roman numerals. The automatic caliber L592 ticks away inside its case. This movement is based on the ETA A20.L11 and has a 40-hour power reserve. You can purchase this watch on Chrono24 for about 2,600 USD. At roughly 990 USD new, the ref. L8.110.87.6 with a stainless steel bezel, quartz movement, and 11 diamond indices is much more affordable.

Longines also offers versions of the Primaluna without diamonds. The 26.5-mm two-tone edition ( ref. L8.111.5.78.6) in stainless steel and rose gold is powered by the automatic movement L592 and costs around 2,600 USD new. The 30-mm version ( ref. L8.113.4.71.6) is made of solid stainless steel. It also comes with the L592. This timepiece features a white dial with black Roman numerals marking the hours. You can call this simple women's watch your own for roughly 1,200 USD in mint condition.