For the very first time in the history of the line, Longines integrates the refined complication of a monopusher chronograph into The Longines Master Collection. Redesigned with a sophisticated 41 mm case featuring a concave bezel, an exclusive column-wheel movement, and a vintage-inspired pulsometer scale, this release stands out as the ultimate technical and conceptual highlight of the collection’s 2026 update.
Monopusher Architecture: Homage to the 1913 Caliber 13.33Z
The single-pusher architecture pays direct homage to the manufacture’s early wrist chronographs, dating back to the legendary caliber 13.33Z introduced in 1913. By consolidating start, stop, and reset operations directly into a single pusher integrated within the crown, the case dispenses with traditional push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock. The result is a fluid, exceptionally clean silhouette that elevates the watch’s classical profile while delivering high-grade mechanical complexity.
The new 41.00 mm stainless steel case introduces a concave bezel design previously unseen in the line, adding a dynamic play of light and volume that frames the dial cleanly. With a thickness of 12.60 mm and a lug-to-lug distance of 48.60 mm, the model delivers modern ergonomics paired with remarkably balanced proportions on the wrist.
Classical Aesthetics: Barleycorn Guilloché & Pulsometer Scale
The dial retains the collection’s iconic grain d’orge (barleycorn) guilloché pattern, framed by a distinct vintage instrumental detail: a peripheral pulsometer scale graduated for 30 pulsations. This execution draws directly from historical medical chronographs designed for rapid heart rate measurement. The model is available in two distinct executions:
Reference L2.960.4.78.2 pairs a silver opaline dial with 5N rose gold-plated applied Arabic numerals and hands, fitted with an Oxford brown alligator leather strap. Meanwhile, reference L2.960.4.93.2 opts for a frost blue dial featuring polished rhodium-plated numerals and hands, completed by an anthracite alligator leather strap.
Exclusive Calibre L799.5: Manual-Winding Column-Wheel Engine
Visible through the sapphire crystal display back, the engine powering this timepiece is the exclusive manufacture Longines Calibre L799.5. Built as a manual-winding movement around a column-wheel system, it delivers precise, tactile chronograph activation.
The mechanism is equipped with a monocrystalline silicon balance spring, offering exceptional precision, resistance to environmental magnetic fields, and stability against temperature fluctuations. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), it yields a robust power reserve of up to 66 hours.
Technical Specifications: Longines Master Collection Chrono Monopusher (2026)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | The Longines Master Collection Chrono Monopusher |
| References | L2.960.4.78.2 (Silver / Rose Gold) | L2.960.4.93.2 (Frost Blue / Rhodium) |
| Case | Stainless steel with concave bezel and sapphire display caseback |
| Dimensions | 41.00 mm (diameter) × 12.60 mm (thickness) |
| Lug Dimensions | 48.60 mm (lug-to-lug length) / 21.00 mm (strap width) |
| Dial | Grain d’orge guilloché, 30-pulsation scale, applied Arabic numerals |
| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides |
| Movement | Exclusive manual-winding Longines Calibre L799.5 with column wheel |
| Regulating Organ | Monocrystalline silicon balance spring |
| Frequency | 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) |
| Power Reserve | Up to 66 hours |
| Water Resistance | 3 bar (30 meters) |
| Strap / Clasp | Alligator leather (Oxford brown or anthracite) with triple safety folding clasp |
| Price | 3.800 € |
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