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Longines · Flagship
Flagship 26 Automatic
Ref. L42743217
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 26 mm
- Case height
- 7.9 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- L595
- Dial
- White
The Longines Flagship 26 Automatic Two Tone White Roman takes a 13 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 26 mm case and 30 m of water resistance, a strap of medium thickness keeps the balance. Automatic movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
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