The recently ended Banks Lyon Rolex event may have been the focus of our attention over the last few days, but Rolex is by no means the only stellar name in the world of luxury watches. The Ladies Watch of the Week is the Longines La Grande Classique Quartz Ladies watch, and such an eminently stylish timepiece fully deserves to receive our undivided attention. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Longines is based in Saint-Imier, and has been at the forefront of the wristwatch industry since its inception under Auguste Agassiz in 1832. Widely known for its ‘Aviator’ model timepieces, the winged hourglass logo used by the Longines brand name is the most venerable if it’s kind within the horological industry.
Longines have provided timekeeping aids for some of the most historic of occasions, including the first modern day Olympics in 1892, and they still remain at the pinnacle of the market for sports watches and chronographs even today. The La Grande Classique de Longines collection perfectly encapsulates the original ethos of Longines, with a timeless glamour that retains all of the exquisite characteristics of the initial company designs. This stainless steel timepiece is relatively simple in many aesthetic respects, but its effortless design does nothing but accentuate the inherent beauty of the wristwatch.
Conforming to a visually appealing ‘Tonneau’ shape with smoothly expanding case sides, the La Grande Classique Quartz Ladies watch has a 24 mm diameter that is ideally suited to a female wrist. The mother of pearl dial is a genuine work of art, and each example is subtly different in the manner of a finger print; meaning that no two dials are ever quite the same. The diamond set numerals of the timepiece lend an especially feminine sense of flair to the dial, and each individual diamond has been cut in the traditional Brilliant style that is so beloved of Longines. Diamonds in luxury watches can come in a range of colours, but all Longines diamonds belong to the Top Wesselton colour group, and each is so pure as to contain only the minutest of inclusions.
The dial is visible through the essentially unbreakable Longines sapphire crystal; a vibrantly clear surface that is also practically impervious to acid and scratch damage. Each glass is so hard that it would take a diamond to properly polish it, meaning that the inner workings of the watch are protected from all but the most severe mishaps. The L209 calibre Quartz movement within the case of this timepiece includes 6 finely cut jewels and, at only 1.35 mm in height, it represents an overwhelming example of mechanical artisanship as it continually resonates at bewildering frequencies.
The 30m water resistance and 2 year guarantee of the La Grande Classique Quartz emphasise that this wristwatch is not just for show, and the bracelet of this model is also particularly interesting. This stainless steel feature is equipped with a triple safety folding clasp and an innovative push piece opening mechanism, ensuring that it sits comfortably around the wrist. The visual appeal of the bracelet is also significant, with the numerous interlinking sections lending a sense of intricate grace that give the La Grande Classique Quartz a personality all of its own.
The La Grande Classique Quartz Ladies watch is just one out of the comprehensive assortment of luxury Longines watches that are in stock right now at Banks Lyon. This wonderfully fashioned timepiece is available to own today for a 10% deposit plus £39.37 per month over a 24 period. For the very latest information about our extensive range of prestige watches, and to keep up to date with our most exciting news, please feel free to visit our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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