Longines GrandeVitesse Chronograph 24h

Starting as low as $2350 for a version with a leather strap, the new Longines GrandeVitesse Chronograph 24h is so far one of the most attractive “sporty” models from the Swiss watch brand.

The new Longines GrandeVitesse Chronograph 24h is powered by the ETA Valjoux 7754 movement.

First presented almost seven years ago during the Basel 2003 trade show, the movement features a second time-zone complication using an extra central hand to tell time in a 24-hour military style.

This natural-born chronograph movement allows for a standard tri-compass dial layout with counters for 60 seconds (9 o’clock,) 30 minutes (12 o’clock,) and 12 hours (6 o’clock,) as well as a small date window at 3 o’clock.

Omega uses this movement as “Caliber L686.”

Although using standard dial layout, the watch is pleasant to look at and, being in the same style with the rest of the GrandVitesse line, looks like a nice entry-level watch for those only beginning their journey with the whole universe of fine watches.

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Longines GrandeVitesse Chronograph 24h watch specification

Price range: From $2350 (version on a leather strap) to $2550 (on a steel bracelet)
Movement: Caliber L686 (based on ETA 7754), automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 vph, 30.0 mm x 8.0 mm
Complications: Chronograph, date, 24h 2nd time-zone
Power reserve: 46 hours
Case material: Stainless steel
Case shape: Round
Transparent case back: Yes, sapphire crystal
Case size: 44 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: Black or silver
Hands: Black with SuperLuminova
Water resistance: 50 meters
Strap: Black or brown leather strap with alcantara lining and a folding clasp; or a stainless steel bracelet with a triple folding safety clasp
Crystal: Sapphire