Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 38mm

Reference L2.601.4.11.2 (aka: L26014112)

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The Lindbergh Hour Angle is one of the most iconic pieces in Longines' collection. It was originally designed in the 1930's by Longines and Charles Lindbergh ('The Lone Eagle'), it was an evolution of the Weems Second-Setting Watch which was designed in the early 1920's by Longines/Wittnauer and Captain Phillip Van Horn Weems. While the latter a rotating inner seconds scale to quickly synchronize the time as given by the watch with that of the radio signals (much more accurate at the time!), the former featured not only this rotatable scale, but also an intricate system of markings on both the dial as well as the rotating bezel. All these indicators served one purpose: to calculate the hour angle. With these additions, a reasonably simple watch was instantly transformed into a nifty navigational tool, aiding in determining the current longitude of its wearer. Reference L2.601.4.11.2 has a stainless steel case of 38mm.

Brand

Longines

Model

Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 38mm

Reference

L2.601.4.11.2 (aka: L26014112)

Category

Heritage

Movement

ETA caliber 2892-A2 Hours, Minutes, Seconds | Date

Case material

Stainless Steel

Case diameter

38 mm

Dial color

White

Crystal

Sapphire

Case back

Hunter

Water resistance

30 m

Lugs

20

Complications

Date