2020 Longines Record Automatic Date 40mm L2.821.4.11.6

Here we have a 2020 Longines Record Automatic Date L2.821.4.11.6, the Record collection was introduced to celebrate Longines' 185th Anniversary in 2017. Featuring a 40mm polished and brushed stainless steel case that, thanks to tapered lugs, sits comfortably on your wrist. Curvaceous flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 49mm and a case thickness of 10.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side is a signed crown, and the smooth bezel holds a sapphire crystal above a striking, glossy white dial. An outer minute track has attractive Roman numeral indexes marking the hours; at 3 o’clock, a colour-matched framed date window and slender blued steel sword hands are complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand; at 12 o’clock, we have the Applied Longines motif, and at 6 o’clock, “Automatic Chronometer” completes this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse is a screw-down exhibition sapphire case engraved with the details of the watch around its edge inside an automatic Longines Cal. L888.4, 21 jewels, 25,200 beats per hour, based on the ETA A31.L11, this COSC Certified movement was a first for Longines and has hacking, quick-set date and hand winding for your convenience. It comes paired with its flowing 20mm Longines 5-link polished stainless steel bracelet secured by a butterfly push button released signed clasp; all links are provided. The watch comes with its Longines presentation box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Longines Box and Paperwork. It comes paired with its polished and brushed 20mm Longines 5-link stainless steel bracelet with its signed butterfly clasp; all links included. The watch is from March 2020 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

This is the Longines Record Automatic Date, reference L2.821.4.11.6. The Record collection was introduced to celebrate Longines' 185th Anniversary in 2017. A brand with incredible history and heritage, and yet often overlooked by collectors in today's market. This reference, being 40mm and mostly dial, it does wear on the larger side, especially paired with the bracelet. But swap it out for a nice leather and you've got yourself a completely different look. I would not hesitate to snap this up and add it to your collection today!

Reference : L2.821.4.11.6
Movement : Automatic Longines Cal. L888.4
Age : March 2020
Year : 2020
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 10.5mm
Lug to Lug : 49mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz and is considered to be the oldest registered watch brand. The Longines factory was opened in 1867 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. From this date, the name Longines was present on their dials, and the winged hourglass was engraved onto their movements. After visiting the Universal Exhibition of 1876 in the United States, Longines became pioneers in mechanised production. In 1880, the brand name was filed with the Federal Office of Intellectual Property; later, their logo was registered in 1889. Their first wristwatch with a single pusher, the calibre 13.33z, was introduced in 1913. They became the official supplier of the International Aeronautical Federation in 1919. Lindbergh, the aviator, and adventurer, worked with Longines to create the Hour Angle watch in 1927. Their first self-winding calibre 22A was produced in 1945. With continued innovation and technical achievements, Longines became the official timekeeper for Formula One in 1983 for 10 years. They also in 2009 became the official timekeeper for the French Open at Roland Garros. Purchased in 1971 by ‘Ebauches SA’, Swiss watchmakers SSIH, who owned Omega, Tissot, and Lemania, and ASUAG, who owned Certina, Endura, Eterna, Hamilton, Longines, Mido, and Rado. were merged in 1983 to become the Swatch Group in 1998.