Longines introduced the DolceVita line in 1997 because the brand planned on adapting its 1927 rectangular watch designs for a modern audience. This reference L5.512.4.71.6 pairs a 23x37mm stepped stainless steel case with a silver flinqué dial that uses stamped wave patterns to break up light reflection beneath a sapphire crystal.
Inside the 7mm case, the 15-jewel quartz Caliber L176.2 (derived from the ETA 980.163 base) drives the blued steel hands and integrates an end-of-life indicator that jumps the seconds hand in 4-second intervals when battery voltage drops.
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines is one of the most enduring watchmaker, identified by its winged hourglass logo—the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker in continuous use. The brand was an early pioneer of industrialized watch production, establishing a formidable reputation as a true manufacture capable of producing exceptionally engineered movements.
Longines then took various role as the official timekeeper for championship sports and as an indispensable instrument for the pioneers of aviation, including Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. Today, as a cornerstone of the Swatch Group, Longines expertly leverages its vast archives, particularly through its celebrated Heritage collection, which offers faithful recreations of its most significant historical references.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: 2023 Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 23x37mm Thickness: approx. 7mm Lug Width: approx. 17mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored finish, visible wear Bezel: Fixed brancards, mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Silver flinqué dial, printed Roman numerals, small seconds at 6 Hands: Blued steel sword hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid caseback, snap-on, visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: L176.2