Longines is the famous Swiss watch company that has become known for major accomplishment such as creating the most precision timepieces in history, and little touches like having a winding mechanism that looks like a crown. When people see the Longines name on a watch, they know that they are getting the highest possible quality. It is hard to believe that it has been 180 years since Longines started making quality time pieces, and the company is releasing the Avigation Type A-7 watch to commemorate its 180th anniversary. It is a timepiece that brings together everything that Longines has become famous for and some special surprises as well.
To be clear about it, the Avigation Type A-7 is a chronograph as well as a watch. It has so many different dials and indicators on it that it can be used to help a pilot find his way through a storm. The analogy to timepieces associated with flight has significance because the look of the Avigation Type A-7 is a replica of the timepieces that 1930’s U.S. Army pilots used to wear, with a few modern upgrades. The case of the watch is durable stainless steel and the band is made of quality leather to give it a rugged but pleasing look. The black face allows the bold, white numbers to stand out and gives the stainless steel case something to protect.
It can take some time to understand what all of the sub-dials and bezel number are for on the Longines Avigation Type 7 chronograph, but they all serve a purpose. This designer watch displays the day, hour, minute and second, as any good timepiece would. But it is also surrounded by a series of numbers that can be used to help get atmospheric readings when you are flying through the air. The “Type A-7” design indicates that the bezel number correspond to compass and flying chart readings just as the pilots of the 1930’s would use. It is an interesting addition to an already interesting watch.
The watch uses 27 precious stones and has a battery life of up to 54 hours. Not only is it waterproof, but it can also withstand vibrations up to 28,000 vph. The sapphire crystal face is scratch resistant and the entire case is sealed to prevent any kind of shock damage. If you are looking for aviator luxury that helps to bring back 180 years of memories, then the Longines Avigation Type A-7 watch is your choice.