{"id":24312,"date":"2023-10-04T16:58:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchtime.com\/featured\/the-sky-is-the-limit-longines-releases-the-longines-spirit-flyback-in-titanium\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:58:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:58:52","slug":"the-sky-is-the-limit-longines-releases-the-longines-spirit-flyback-in-titanium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureluxurymag.com\/watchnews\/the-sky-is-the-limit-longines-releases-the-longines-spirit-flyback-in-titanium\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sky is the Limit: Longines Releases the Longines Spirit Flyback in Titanium"},"content":{"rendered":"

First introduced earlier this year, the Longines Spirit Flyback<\/a><\/strong> represented a significant milestone in the extensive legacy of the Swiss traditional brand\u2019s pilot watches, with its signature incorporation of the flyback function is a testament to Longines\u2019 pioneering role in advancing this technology. In fact, the winged-hourglass brand introduced the first model with a flyback function in 1925, subsequently filing a patent registered on June 16, 1936\u2014 a remarkable world first.<\/p>\n

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Distinguishing itself from a typical chronograph that requires the seconds hand to be stopped, reset, and restarted, the flyback function allows the hand to instantly return to zero and recommence measuring time with a single press of the push-button. This functionality is particularly advantageous in scenarios where precision and speed are paramount, such as in aviation.<\/p>\n

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Expanding on this line, a new titanium version of the Spirit Flyback is now being introduced, featuring a case made of grade 5 titanium\u2014 an alloy known for being both lighter and more robust than steel. The 42-mm case, water-resistant up to 100 meters, showcases a satin-polished finish that masterfully plays with the interplay of dark shades and subtle shine.<\/p>\n

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The watch houses the Longines exclusive L791.4 caliber, with a high resistance to magnetic fields thanks to a silicon-balance spring. With a power reserve of up to 68 hours, this self-winding movement receives a chronometer certificate from the C.O.S.C. for its precision. A transparent case back offers a captivating view of many detail of the inner works, with its oscillating weight adorned with a globe\u2014the emblem of the Longines Spirit collection.<\/p>\n

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Another emblem of this collection can be found on the anthracite dial that is furnished with gilt hands and numerals that are coated with Super-LumiNova for optimal legibility in all light conditions, the five stars that speak of the highest quality of a Longines timepiece. The Longines Spirit Flyback boasts a bidirectional rotating bezel with a black ceramic insert with luminescent markers.<\/p>\n

Pricing is marked at $4,850 for the NATO-strap version and at $5,200 for the bracelet execution.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit Longines, here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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