Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Longines Heritage Classic ?Sector Dial?
In a follow-up to its enduringly popular Heritage 1945 and interesting Heritage Military watches, released in 2017 and 2018, respectively, Longines this fall has opted to release another retro-look timepiece evocative of the 1930s and ’40s. The new Heritage Classic ?Sector Dial? is a modern reissue of a 1934 ?Calatrava?-style sector-dial model currently residing in Longines? museum (pictured below, vintage model left, modern model right).
These ?Calatrava? models? which historically is a complicated designation based on Patek Phillipe?s cross logo but colloquially has come to describe any small 1930s-1940s dress watch? featured common designs of their era and have come to symbolize some of the most cherished qualities of all vintage watches among enthusiasts. These qualities notably include the compact sizes around 32 mm; the straightforward, balanced design, and their impressive longevity, some being almost 90 years old and still ticking. The contemporary re-issue we see today is missing both the age and size, but nonetheless seems to have already struck a chord among watch writers and enthusiasts alike.
At 38.5 mm, the new brushed steel model uses a simple case shape, with slim lugs, a sturdy, textured crown, and comes on either a black or blue leather strap with an additional NATO-style alternative bracelet. The dial of the watch is clearly the star of the design, with a white outer section and a silver minute ring within, showcasing the printed, horizontal Arabi...
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