The New, Redesigned Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase Automatic

Longines launched its PrimaLuna assortment of ladies’s watches in 2009 with a reputation designed to evoke the romantic nature of the Moon. Nevertheless, in contrast to the PrimaLuna time-and-date fashions powered by computerized calibres, the PrimaLunas that includes moon part problems have been fitted with quartz actions that may not attraction to girls preferring mechanical actions. For 2025, Longines not solely refreshes the design of the PrimaLuna case and dial but additionally ups its mechanical recreation by becoming computerized actions inside the brand new 34mm Moonphase references, now outfitted with a date.

The primary batch of eight PrimaLuna fashions to be launched in September inaugurates the brand new case design. The female 34mm case is fully polished and has a peak of 11.6mm. Its gently domed and curving surfaces merge into each other, making a sensation of fluidity. Selection is the secret, and the brand new case is on the market in stainless-steel or bi-metal metal & gold (the two-tone fashions include a alternative of rose gold or yellow gold on the bezel and crown). For a splash of luxurious, the bezel of the metal mannequin could be chosen with 58 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Marking a primary for the gathering, the bezel of the flagship celestial blue mother-of-pearl mannequin is about with 48 blue sapphires in a refined gradient formation. It’s paired with an identical blue alligator leather-based strap.

Versatility is pursued all the best way to the strap choices. The PrimaLuna could be ordered with elegant alligator leather-based straps – in blue, pink or burgundy – or a glossy metal bracelet. Though it’s not technically an built-in bracelet, the brand new metal bracelet sits flush with the case and options quick, domed, half-moon hyperlinks. The one mannequin that doesn’t include strap choices is the one that includes a blue mother-of-pearl dial.

Accessible with basic sunray-brushed silver dials that includes distinguished Roman numerals and a recessed central space, the PrimaLuna additionally comes with white or blue mother-of-pearl dials, complemented by 14 diamond indices. All of the references share the moon part complication at 6 o’clock, now enhanced with a pointer date and basic baton-style hour and minute fingers. Powered by the L899.5 computerized calibre (ETA A31.L91 made completely for Longines) with a silicon steadiness spring, the motion delivers a strong 72-hour energy reserve.

Costs differ considerably. The easy metal mannequin with a metal bracelet retails for EUR 2,850, whereas the bi-metal metal and gold references have a price ticket of EUR 6,200. The mother-of-pearl references vary from EUR 3,400 for the white dial and diamond indices to EUR 6,600 for the blue dial with diamond indices and sapphire-set bezel. Extra info at longines.com.