Longines Master Collection L29194786

Longines Master Collection Moonphase Automatic Di Longines Master Collection Moonphase (often referenced as L2

Basic Info Listing code : RBQAJ4 Brand : Longines Model : Master Collection Reference number : L29194786 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 2013 (Approximation) Condition : Like new & unworn Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Ethiopia Price : 2,204 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 42 mm Dial : White Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp : Fold clasp Clasp material : Silver This is a beautiful piece from the **Longines Master Collection**, specifically their **Moonphase Chronograph**. It is one of the more technically impressive watches in their lineup because of the sheer number of complications packed into one dial. ### Watch Overview * **Model:** Longines Master Collection Moonphase (often referenced as L2.673.4). * **Movement:** Longines Caliber L687 (or L678 in older versions). It is based on the highly reliable ETA/Valjoux 7751 movement. You can see the automatic winding rotor and the intricate finishing through the exhibition case back in your first photo. * **Dial Aesthetics:** It features the signature \"barleycorn\" textured silver dial, blue steel hands, and painted Arabic numerals. ### Understanding the Complications This watch displays an incredible amount of information. Here is a breakdown of what each part of the dial does: 1. **Chronograph (Stopwatch):** * The long, thin central hand measures seconds. * The **12 o'clock sub-dial** counts minutes (up to 30). * The **6 o'clock sub-dial** counts hours (up to 12). 2. **Full Calendar:** * **Date:** Indicated by the central hand with the blue half-moon tip pointing to the numbers 1\u201331 around the very edge of the dial. * **Day & Month:** Displayed in the two windows inside the 12 o'clock sub-dial. * **Moonphase:** Located at the 6 o'clock position, showing the current phase of the moon. 3. **24-Hour Indicator:** * The **9 o'clock sub-dial** serves two purposes: the small hand tracks the running seconds of the watch, and the larger hand is a 24-hour indicator (useful for knowing if it's AM or PM when setting the time). ### Quick Maintenance Tips Since this is a complex mechanical movement, here are two important things to keep in mind: * **The \"Danger Zone\":** Avoid adjusting the date or calendar functions between **8:00 PM and 3:00 AM**. During these hours, the gears for the calendar are already engaged. Forcing a change manually can damage the delicate internal components. * **Strap Care:** Based on the second photo, the leather strap is showing some significant wear near the lugs. Because this is a heavier watch head, you might want to consider replacing the strap soon to ensure the spring bars remain secure and the watch doesn't fall off your wrist. This is a beautiful piece from the **Longines Master Collection**, specifically their **Moonphase Chronograph**. It is one of the more technically impressive watches in their lineup because of the sheer number of complications packed into one dial. ### Watch Overview * **Model:** Longines Master Collection Moonphase (often referenced as L2.673.4). * **Movement:** Longines Caliber L687 (or L678 in older versions). It is based on the highly reliable ETA/Valjoux 7751 movement. You can see the automatic winding rotor and the intricate finishing through the exhibition case back in your first photo. * **Dial Aesthetics:** It features the signature \"barleycorn\" textured silver dial, blue steel hands, and painted Arabic numerals. ### Understanding the Complications This watch displays an incredible amount of information. Here is a breakdown of what each part of the dial does: 1. **Chronograph (Stopwatch):** * The long, thin central hand measures seconds. * The **12 o'clock sub-dial** counts minutes (up to 30). * The **6 o'clock sub-dial** counts hours (up to 12). 2. **Full Calendar:** * **Date:** Indicated by the central hand with the blue half-moon tip pointing to the numbers 1\u201331 around the very edge of the dial. * **Day & Month:** Displayed in the two windows inside the 12 o'clock sub-dial. * **Moonphase:** Located at the 6 o'clock position, showing the current phase of the moon. 3. **24-Hour Indicator:** * The **9 o'clock sub-dial** serves two purposes: the small hand tracks the running seconds of the watch, and the larger hand is a 24-hour indicator (useful for knowing if it's AM or PM when setting the time). ### Quick Maintenance Tips Since this is a complex mechanical movement, here are two important things to keep in mind: * **The \"Danger Zone\":** Avoid adjusting the date or calendar functions between **8:00 PM and 3:00 AM**. During these hours, the gears for the calendar are already engaged. Forcing a change manually can damage the delicate internal components. * **Strap Care:** Based on the second photo, the leather strap is showing some significant wear near the lugs. Because this is a heavier watch head, you might want to consider replacing the strap soon to ensure the spring bars remain secure and the watch doesn't fall off your wrist.