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How an automatic watch works
Your wrist gives it energy. A spring saves it. A tiny balance sets the rhythm. Follow the journey inside an automatic watch, one pencil drawing at a time.
Longines · La Grande Classique
La Grande Classique Automatic 36
Ref. L49084516
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Case height
- 7.6 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- L591
- Dial
- Black
The Longines La Grande Classique Automatic 36 Stainless Steel / Black - Roman / Bracelet takes a 18 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 31 straps in that width. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 36 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.
Straps by lug width (18 mm) 31
All 31 18 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Slim Colour LeatherLeather€24.90 -
Rivet RallyLeather€49.90 -
Dense Mesh SteelSteel€34.90 -
Diagonal WeaveNylon€24.90 -
Ladder Link SteelSteel€39.90 -
Square Slot SiliconeSilicone€22.90 -
Vintage RallyLeather€34.90 -
Denim StitchNylon€22.90 -
Aviator BundLeather€39.90 -
Eyelet CanvasNylon€22.90 -
Smooth SiliconeSilicone€19.90 -
Parachute ElasticNylon€22.90
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