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Longines Elegant Collection Watches: Grace Personified

Though it’s hard to define elegance, it can certainly be recognized in the Longines Elegant Collection watches with their classic and simple yet luxurious appeal. The collection offers a versatile range of stainless steel and gold watches. The collection is characterized by its clean, minimalist surface and sleek lines — distinct signatures of Longines. Some versions are adorned with diamonds and feature fine links that snuggle the delicate women’s wrist. Although it has an almost similar design aesthetic to the Longines Prèsence collection, the Longines Elegant Collection has got a much more refined feminine design concept that caters to the female clientele. Bearing the winged hourglass logo, the Longines Elegant Collection carries its past gracefully, all while exhibiting the classical codes of the Longines brand

Prices at a Glance: Most Popular Longines Elegant Collection Watches

How much does a Longines Elegant Collection watch cost? 

Compared to many Swiss-made mechanical watches, Longines releases watches at a relatively affordable price, positioning at the lower market for luxury brands. The price for the Longines Elegant Collection varies depending on the choice of material. A stainless steel watch with leather strap versions retails at a bargain price of $1,750 USD. Some versions of stainless steel with a combination of gold values at around $2,000 USD. This can go up to $4,325 USD for versions with diamond-set bezels.

Prices for the Longines Elegant Collection Stainless Steel Models 

If you’re looking for a top-quality stainless steel watch, the Longines Elegant Collection has in its range multiple offerings. A Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.910.4.11.6 retails at $1,900 USD and has all the qualities of a classic stainless steel dress watch. First, you got a round shape stainless steel case that measures 39mm in diameter. With a lug width of 20mm, combined with the 7-piece link bracelet uniform to all stainless steel models in this collection, it not only adds to the character but also follows the shape of the wrist ensuring a perfect fit. Inside the case, is a cleanly executed white matt dial with black hands pointing to the painted Roman numeral hour markers. A date display is placed at 3 o’clock. Retailing at the same price, Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.910.41.22 has the same specifications as the first model, except for the black alligator leather strap and applied indexes.

Featuring a blue alligator strap matched with a sunray blue dial, the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.309.4.92.2, a delicately small 25mm ladies’ watch, retails at 1099 USD. It is powered with the Caliber L595, giving it a power reserve of 45 hours. And like all the watches in this collection, it’s got a date display at 3 o’clock and is operating on an automatic movement. A bigger version of this model is the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.910.4.92.2, which retails at $1,900 USD. This model measures 39mm case diameter with an upgraded Caliber L888, giving it a power reserve of 72 hours. 

Prices for the Longines Elegant Collection Pink Gold Models

A different case material combines stainless steel with 18K pink gold. A chic 25mm automatic, the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.309.5.12.7 retails at $2,250 USD. Having a 13mm lug distance, this will look really petite on a ladies’ wrist. The white matt dial face features a rose gold applied index and black hands, which are enclosed with a pink gold bezel. Also quite noticeable is the upgrade in the bracelet with a beautiful rose gold capping in some links.

An upgrade in the dial for this model also includes mother-of-pearl which makes the pink gold version more appealing. You’d see that all white mother-of-pearl dial versions in the collection will also have the diamond indexes, such as the Longines Collection Ref. L4.309.5.87.7 watch, which retails at $2,700 USD. This 25mm automatic ladies’ watch is powered by the Caliber L592. Several versions in this range also got the same hours, minutes, seconds, and date functions, a triple safety folding clasp that locks the bracelet, and a push-piece opening mechanism.

If you prefer the pink gold version on a black dial, you can get the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.910.5.57.7 available at $3,425 USD. This self-winding 39mm watch features a sunray black dial, gem-set indexes, and stick-hands that are also in rose gold. 

Prices for the Longines Elegant Collection Diamond-Set Models

Some stainless steel case versions have dials which are set with diamonds. One example would be the Longines Elegant Collection Ref L4.309.4.77.6, a 25mm automatic watch with a silver dial set with 12 diamond indexes retailing at $2,250 USD. Inside the watch ticks the Caliber L595 with a power reserve of 40 hours. Another example is the 25mm Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.309.4.78.6, featuring a silver-toned hand on a polished gem-set black dial retailing at $1,689 USD.

Two similar versions in different sizes, retailing at the same price of $2,200 USD, are the Ref. L4.809.4.57.6 and Ref. L4.309.4.57.6, measuring at 34mm and 25mm case diameter, respectively. Both are stainless steel versions with a sunray black dial, silver-toned hands, and set with diamonds for the hour markers. The 34mm watch is powered with Caliber 619, while the 25mm version is powered with Caliber 595. Measuring 25mm in case diameter, the Ref. L4.309.4.97.2, which also has diamond hour markers on a sunray blue dial, paired with a blue leather strap.

Lastly, there are also two versions of the Longines watches decorated with diamonds on their bezels. Retailing at $4,325 USD, the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.310.0.87.6 is a white mother-of-pearl stainless steel watch studded with diamonds on the bezel and hour markers. Black hours and minutes hands and silver seconds hands make for a pleasing contrast with the pearl-toned dial. The last one, retailing at $4,300 USD, is the Longines Elegant Collection Ref. L4.309.5.88.7, a 25mm stainless steel and pink gold version featuring the same diamond-set bezel and indexes. Both watches are also fitted with the same self-winding movement Caliber L592,with up to 45 hours of power reserve.

Longines Elegant Collection's History and Design Details

The Longines Elegant Collection, the latest from Longines, premiered in 2014 with a series of stainless steel and gold-capped watches with certain versions set in diamonds. These self-winding automatic watches come in three different sizes: 25mm, 34mm, and 37mm, with the 39mm version later added in the current collection. For the bracelet and straps, there are options of pure stainless steel, gold-capped stainless steel, as well as black and blue alligator straps. 

With the Longines Elegant Collection, the brand again proves why it runs synonymous with elegance. Of course, there is unquestionable expertise when it comes to the quality material that structures the entirety of the watch. But the dial designs exude absolute elegance brought about by the fine lines used in the hour markers, and the sleek hour and minute hands that rotate harmoniously around the watch. All this beauty is protected by scratch-resistant sapphire glass. And on the back, which is again protected by the sapphire glass, is a transparent caseback that reveals the engine that makes this magnificent timepiece run.  

Reasons to Buy a Longines Elegant Collection Watch

If you have a passion for beautiful luxury watches with high-quality materials, and also interested in a brand with unparalleled expertise, then it’s a good enough reason to have one from the Longines Elegant Collection. Here are more reasons to get one from this particular collection.

The Longines Elegant Collection is a versatile timepiece. Because it has a simple and minimalist design, it can go with anything from a formal dress or a casual outfit. Because they are made of durable materials, you would find it a suitable wristwatch to wear on a daily basis. Additionally, the Longines Elegant men’s watches would go really nicely with a suit for the men who’d want to look sharp. Meanwhile, the Elegant women's watch is for the professional woman who wishes to exude sophistication and class in her outfits. These watches are not only made of high-quality material, they also have timeless designs, thus making them suitable for both young and mature adults. With the Longines Elegant Collection, you’d never have to worry about chasing trends again.

Where Elegance is an Attitude

The Longines Elegant Collection, carrying the brand’s tagline “Elegance is an Attitude”, features watches with thoughtful designs, maintaining the brand’s legacy of sophistication and beauty. In all its refinement, the collection epitomizes elegance that is both recognized and defined through its exquisite timepieces.