The original model was created in the workshops in Saint-Imier in 1937 and delivered to the Istituto Idrografico della Regia Marina at the beginning of 1938, as can be seen from the firm’s etablissage ledgers. Marina watch is fitted with an L651.3 self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of 42 hours. This model is water-resistant to 30 m and is mounted on a genuine deep tan alligator strap with a buckle. The black lacquered dial is decorated with large superluminova-coated luminescent numerals and also has luminescent dark blue hands, ensuring that the time can be read easily under all conditions. To emphasise the exclusive nature of the model, the dial also bears the name of the Italian hydrographic institute. The inside of the cover is engraved “EFCo”, referring to the founder of the company, Ernest Francillon, and also reveals Longines’ original winged hourglass trademark. The 40 mm diameter stainless steel case has a back with a cover stamped with the prestigious name of the “Istituto Idrografico della Regia Marina” for which the original model was made to order.

Marina watch has conjured up the spirit of the original watch produced in Saint-Imier for the officers of the Italian navy while integrating the latest technical features. This year the brand known by its winged hourglass trademark is celebrating the 70 th anniversary of the wrist chronograph developed in 1938 for the cartographers of the Istituto Idrografico della Regia Marina in Italy by reissuing this model.īrought out again to mark the 70 th anniversary of the original model, The Longines Istituto Idrografico R. The Longines Sport Legends line pays tribute to the pioneers of discovery and sport whose exploits were timed and measured by Longines.

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