{"product_id":"longines-spirit-automatic-40mm-black-matt-dial-steel-bracelet","title":"Longines Spirit Automatic 42mm Black Matt Dial Steel Bracelet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eThe Longines Spirit collection draws direct inspiration from the legendary explorers and aviators who trusted Longines instru\u003cimg\u003ements during pioneering journeys across land, sea and sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_3b39c1046c9a1955-32\"\u003eFor decades, Longines was the silent partner to history’s greatest aviators, from Amelia Earhart to Howard Hughes, providing the precision instruments they needed to navigate the unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn this latest iteration, Longines has captured that storied heritage and distilled it into a watch that feels remarkably relevant today. \u003cspan class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\"\u003eAt first glance, the matt black dial and crisp, applied Arabic numerals offer the high-contrast legibility required in a 1930s cockpit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yet, look closer, and the level of finishing reveals its true luxury status. The 42mm stainless steel case features a sophisticated interplay of brushed and polished surfaces, catching the light in a way that feels at home beneath a shirt cuff or paired with weekend attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis edition pairs a refined matt black dial with a robust stainless steel case, delivering strong legibility and understated sophistication. \u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Time+Tide Watches. 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It features a monocrystalline silicon balance spring, which offers resistance to magnetic fields and temperature fluctuations, dramatically improving long-term stability and isochronism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eWhy the Spirit Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eThe Five Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eHistorically, five stars on a Longines dial signified the brand’s highest quality movements. On the Spirit, they return as a subtle but powerful indicator of its COSC chronometer status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eOversized Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003eA true nod to 1930s pilot watches. Large enough to operate with gloved hands, yet proportioned carefully so it never feels clumsy on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eStep-Case Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eLook closely and you’ll notice the architectural “step” between bezel and lugs. It adds depth, shadow and light play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eThe Spirit uses crisp Grade A Super-LumiNova®. 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