Measurement wise, this unisex’s versatile timepiece is a compact medium-size for men --which makes it a large size for ladies. Its polished round case that is covered with a scratch resistant and comes with a screwed solid caseback measures 33 mm in diameter and approximately 6 mm thick. At the right hand side, there is a gold steel pull and push crown. Furthermore, the nine-rows link bracelet that is made from the same materials as its case is around 20 mm wide, and it comes equipped with a deployment buckle clasp for convenient fitting.
Just like every La Grande Clasique watches, the face of this ultra slim La Grande Classique de Longines L4.709.2.11.8 watch is simple with minimalist styling that is opted for read-ability. On its bright White dial, there are nothing but thin Black hour and minute hands that point to the slim painted Black Roman numeral hour markers. Neat, and easy in the eyes. Goes without saying, a gold finished steel on steel timepiece with uncluttered face as this one will makes a fine pairs for dress, suits, and other formal attires alike.
Speaking of the one inside, this timepiece is fitted with the Longines calibre L420, which is a rugged and pleasingly accurate Swiss quartz 13 jewels movement that is built based on the ETA 282.001 caliber. This 5½" lignes movement is rated to be able to provides up to 3 years of battery life for each replacement, speaking of which, its compatible battery type is 346 Renata.
Anyway, the original manufacturer suggested retail price of this sleek timepiece is pretty much the same as its Champagne dial variant, which is reasonable enough at $1,300.00. And just saying, if you do love a minimalist watch, there are a lots of La Grande Classique de Longines models that are similar to this one.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Longines |
| Collection: | La Grande Classique de Longines |
| Series: | Quartz |
| Model number: | L47092118 Style: L4.709.2. Ref: L4.709.2.11.8 |
| Watch style: | Unisex, Casual Dress, Modern Classic, Minimalist |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss quartz Longines caliber L420. Personalized, based on ETA 282.001. Swiss made, battery powered two hands movement. 13 jewels. Battery: 346 Renata, 2 up to 3 years of battery life. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute |
| Dial: | White Thin Black hour and minute hands. Slim Black Roman numeral hour markers. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant. anti reflective. |
| Case: | 18K Gold PVD Stainless steel Round, Ø 33 mm, ± 5.5 mm thick. gold tone, polished. |
| Bezel: | 18K Gold PVD Stainless steel gold tone, stationary bezel. polished. |
| Caseback: | Solid gold plated stainless steel, screwed. engraved. |
| Crown: | Pull and push crown gold plated stainless steel. logoed. |
| Bracelet: | 18K Gold PVD Stainless steel Gold tone, polished. nine-rows link bracelet. ± 20 - 22 mm wide. standard length. |
| Clasp: | Deployment buckle clasp |
| Notable Features: | Minimalist design Slim profile |
| Water resistant: | 30 m (3 ATM / 99 feet) daily wear, not suitable for prolonged contact with water. |
| Additional info: | - |
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33mm La Grande Classique de Longines Quartz review in this page is written by Anonymous at Thursday, September 05, 2013. The post is tagged as $1000 up to $2500, 30m, 33mm, analog, dress, longines, low end, men, on steel, quartz, round, stainless steel, swiss quartz, two hands, unisex, watch, women.
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