Longines Master L29094926, 40mm, Blue Dial, Silver Metal Bracelet
Longines Master, Blue Dial
Longines Master Collection is a 40mm automatic with L899 movement, sapphire crystal, date, moonphase at 6 o'clock and a sunray blue dial.
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About this item
- Automatic L899 movement with hours, minutes, seconds and date
- Moonphase display at the 6 o'clock position
- Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
- 40mm stainless steel case with sunray blue dial
- Stainless steel bracelet with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening
Top Highlights
- Brand
- Longines
- Model Name
- Master
- Model Number
- L29094926
- Department
- Men
- Item Type
- Dress Watch
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
Features & Specs
- Display
- Analog
- Movement Type
- Swiss automatic
- Calibre
- L899
- Additional Features
- Moon Phase
- Complications
- Date, Moonphase
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Case Size
- 40.0 mm
- Case Thickness
- 11.1 mm
- Lug Width
- 21.0 mm
- Weight
- 816 g
- Water Resistance
- 0 m
- Strap
- Metal
- Clasp
- Triple safety folding clasp with push-piece opening mechanism
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Bezel
- Stainless Steel
Style
- Dial Shape
- Round
- Dial Colour
- Sunray blue
- Band Color
- Silver
- Collection
- Master Collection
Description
The Longines Master Collection is a classic dress watch for anyone who prefers a traditional, refined look on the wrist. Its 40mm round case and sunray blue dial give it a polished but easy to wear character.
Inside sits the automatic L899 movement, which drives the hours, minutes, seconds and date, with a moonphase display at 6 o'clock. The case and bracelet are stainless steel, the bezel is stainless steel, and the crystal is sapphire. The case measures 11.1mm thick with a 21mm lug width.
A transparent sapphire case back lets you watch the movement at work, which is a pleasing detail on a watch of this type. The bracelet closes with a triple safety folding clasp opened by push-pieces, so it stays secure through daily wear in an office or at dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this watch fit a 6.5 inch wrist?
The Longines Master Collection has a 40mm round case with an 11.1mm thickness and a 21mm lug width. On a smaller wrist it should wear comfortably, though the thickness is noticeable. The metal bracelet can be sized by removing links.
Can I wear it for daily office use?
Yes for daily wear at a desk or dinner. The Longines Master Collection is a dress style watch with a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal and a sunray blue dial. It suits shirts and suits, and the bracelet clasp stays secure through the day.
Is it fine for the shower or a swim?
The listing gives no water resistance rating, so keep the watch away from the shower and swimming. It is better suited to dry daily wear, with a wipe down now and then. Sport use is also not what this dress watch is built for.
How does the moonphase work and do I need to set it?
The moonphase sits at 6 o'clock and is driven by the automatic L899 movement together with the date. After the watch has stopped for a few days, you will need to reset the date and moonphase. Follow the crown instructions or ask a service centre.
How is this different from a simple time and date dress watch?
Compared with a plain three-hand dress watch, this Longines adds a moonphase display and a transparent sapphire case back. The trade-off is greater thickness at 11.1mm. If slimness matters most, a simpler alternative may fit under a cuff better.
Does it need a battery or servicing?
No battery is needed, because the L899 is an automatic movement that winds from wrist motion. It needs regular mechanical service, generally every few years, at a service centre. Wear it often or use a winder to keep it running.
Editor's take
Longines built the Master Collection for people who want a traditional dress watch with real complications, and this 40mm model with a sunray blue dial is a clean example. It sits in a family known for restrained styling, and the proportions here are easy to wear on most wrists.
The heart of the watch is the automatic L899 movement, which handles hours, minutes, seconds, date and a moonphase display at 6 o'clock. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and a transparent case back lets you see the movement. The case and bracelet are stainless steel.
The trade-off is thickness. At 11.1mm the case is not slim, so it will not slide under a tight shirt cuff as easily as a thinner dress piece. A moonphase display also needs occasional correction, which is part of owning one. The page lists no water resistance figure, so treat it as a dry-wear watch.
It suits someone who wants a Swiss automatic with a calendar display for office and formal wear, worn on a triple safety folding clasp bracelet. If you would rather have a thinner profile, look at simpler time-and-date dress watches in a similar price bracket.
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