For the Longines Column-Wheel chronograph, Longines has chosen traditional, elegant shapes that recall the watches that contributed to its success during the 20th century. This model has a stainless steel or rose gold case with a diameter of 39 cm which houses calibre L688.2 whose intricate workings can be admired through the transparent sapphire glass back cover. The rose dauphine hands indicate the time against a silvered or black dial featuring 8 rose hour symbols. The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph also has a date, a small seconds at 9 o"clock, a dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o"clock and a dragging 12-hour counter at 6 o"clock. Steel versions of this elegant model are also available with a 41 mm diameter case. This wrist chronograph with its high-tech movement is fitted on a brown or black alligator strap.