The new Longines Pilot Majetec pilot watch is based on the 1935 model.

Longines, known as a pioneer of pilot watches, will begin selling the Longines Pilot Majetec, a pilot watch that has evolved in design and functionality from a model released in 1935, online from Wednesday, February 22nd, at Longines directly managed stores and authorized Longines retailers nationwide. The greatest features of the Longines Pilot Majetec are the cushion-shaped case and bidirectional rotating fluted bezel that originate from the original model.

Longines Pilot Majetec

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The Longines Pilot Majetec has undergone significant evolution in both design and functionality. Its greatest features are the cushion-shaped stainless steel case and bidirectional rotating fluted bezel, which are inherited from the 1935 model.

The cushion-shaped stainless steel case features a gentler curve than the original. In addition to the curve of the case, the 43mm diameter case size and more rounded lugs reflect the latest trends in design while also providing exceptional comfort. The lineup also includes a brown leather strap with beige topstitching on the sides and a NATO-type strap made from recycled polyester fiber. A commemorative plaque at the 9 o'clock position on the outside of the case features the year "1935," the year the first model was born.

　The bidirectional rotating fluted bezel attached to the outside of the case moves in sync with the luminous triangle markers on the inside (indicating the start time), while also achieving water resistance to 10 bar. These triangle markers are placed between the sapphire crystal of the windshield and the dial. The sapphire crystal is fixed in place, and only the fluted rotating bezel and markers rotate, contributing to the water resistance of the case.

　The stainless steel case features a patented gear mechanism and a screw-down caseback. Powered by the Longines Exclusive Caliber L893.6, it boasts an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring and a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The entire watch has been certified as a chronometer by COSC, the official Swiss chronometer testing organization, an independent authority.

　The Longines Pilot Majetec's appeal lies in its iconic characteristics as a pilot's watch. Its highly legible matte black dial, Arabic numerals coated with old radium-colored Super-LumiNova®, railroad minute markers, and old radium-colored baton hands coated with luminous paint ensure excellent visibility even at night. The small second dial at 6 o'clock, along with the fluted rotating bezel, are the functional beauty of a pilot's watch. It is a timepiece that exudes its own unique individuality while being balanced down to the smallest detail as a pilot's watch.

Longines movements

　Longines has been a pioneer in watchmaking for centuries. Today, the company continues to pursue innovation and excellence, resulting in the development of automatic movements with silicon balance springs. These movements are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and immune to temperature and magnetic fields. Longines offers a five-year warranty on all models equipped with silicon balance spring movements.

A century of rotating bezel development know-how

Longines continued to develop its technology, and from the 1930s onwards, it developed aviation watches with a simple rotating bezel and a moving hour marker (at 12 o'clock) with luminous paint. Its function was to provide a reference point for recording the exact time of departure of a mission or to time flights due to course changes. This was achieved by aligning the hour marker with the minute hand or take-off time hand. It was highly legible and could be quickly and easily adjusted.

The Longines Ref. 3582, the origin of the watch

　In response to an order from the Czechoslovakian military, Longines produced the Reference 3582. This model featured meticulous specifications, including a rotating bezel with moving hour markers and luminous paint. It was inscribed with the words "Majetek Vojenske Spravy" (Property of the Czechoslovakian Army) and was issued to army pilots.

　Several series with different calibers were produced, and equipped approximately 1,700 combat aircraft during the war from 1939 to 1945. The unique cushion-shaped case design of the Longines Reference 3582 was registered with the International Institute of Industrial Property in Bern, Switzerland on April 1, 1935.