The Longines Elegant Collection is aptly named, and the L4.910.5.12.7 is one of its most polished expressions: a 39 mm automatic in steel with 18K rose-gold capping, a pure white dial and a two-tone bracelet that glows rather than glitters.

Gold capping is a traditional technique in which a layer of solid gold is applied over steel, so the bezel and bracelet accents carry a real gold finish rather than a thin plated tone. It gives this Elegant a richer, more substantial look than most two-tone watches. The white dial is restrained by design, with fine hands, slim markers and a date window, so the warm rose gold becomes the focal point.

A self-winding Longines caliber powers the watch; depending on production year, this reference was fitted with either the L619 or the longer-running L888 movement. At 39 mm it is a modern dress size that works across a wide range of wrists, and the deployant clasp keeps the bracelet secure and comfortable.

Elegant Collection 39 mm, ref. L4.910.5.12.7

• Case: stainless steel with 18K rose-gold cap, 39 mm
• Dial: white with date
• Movement: Longines automatic (L619 or L888, depending on year)
• Crystal: scratch-resistant sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Bracelet: steel with 18K rose-gold capped links, deployant clasp
• Lug width: 20 mm

Real gold, classic lines and a self-winding heart: elegance in the literal sense.