2023 Longines Master Collection 38.5mm Anthracite Grey L2.843.4.63.2

Here we have a 2023 Longines Master Collection Small Seconds Automatic. It features a polished 38.5mm stainless steel case that balances traditional elegance with everyday practicality, with fluid lines and classic tapered lugs. As part of its Master Collection, this model reflects the brand's corporate ethos and dedication to traditional watchmaking craftsmanship, dating back to its 2005 launch. A lug-to-lug length of 44mm and a slim case thickness of 10mm ensure a compact, comfortable fit on the wrist; on the right side, a pull-out crown and a smooth, polished bezel frame a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating on both sides. Beneath it, a captivating, finely grained anthracite grey dial features deeply engraved pink/rose gold-toned Breguet Arabic numerals. An elegant leaf-shaped (feuille) handset tracks the hours and minutes, complemented by a sunken, concentric circular-patterned small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock with matching pink/rose gold accents. At 12 o’clock, the classic Longines logo completes this timeless, sophisticated layout. On the reverse, a transparent exhibition case back reveals the intricate inner workings of an automatic Longines Cal. L893, 27 jewels, beating at 25,200 vibrations per hour, with a monocrystalline silicon balance spring and an impressive 72-hour power reserve, plus hand-winding and hacking seconds for your convenience. The watch comes paired with its original Longines 20mm grey alligator leather strap and a signed stainless steel triple safety folding clasp with a push-button opening mechanism. This watch is sold with its original Longines box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Longines box and paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original Longines 20mm grey alligator leather strap and a signed stainless steel triple safety folding clasp with a push-button opening mechanism. The watch is from December 2023 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in fair condition, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

This is actually the exact watch I personally owned for quite some time, and I absolutely loved it. Even after handling thousands of watches every year, this remains one of my favourite modern Longines currently in production. The proportions are absolutely spot on, the movement is fantastic, and that dial is just stunning. The combination of the textured anthracite finish, rose gold-toned Breguet numerals and small seconds display works so well together. It's wonderfully understated, but there's so much to appreciate when you take a closer look. What I loved most, though, was just how easy it was to wear. Whether dressed up for an occasion or paired with a T-shirt and jeans, it always felt right on the wrist. Someone please snap this up before I start looking around my own collection for something to sell so I can keep it again!

Reference : L2.843.4.63.2
Movement : Automatic Longines Cal. L893
Age : December 2023
Year : 2023
Case Size : 38.5mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Lug to Lug : 44mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Auguste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832 and is one of the oldest registered watch brands. 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 a pioneer 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, which owned Omega, Tissot and Lemania and ASUAG, which owned Certina, Endura, Eterna, Hamilton, Longines, Mido and Rado. were merged in 1983 to become the Swatch Group in 1998.