The Longines MINI DOLCEVITA: The Italian Art of Living
Since its founding in 1832, the Swiss watchmaking house Longines has embodied excellence in crafting timepieces of exceptional quality, renowned for their precision and timeless appeal. Longines has a rich history in horology, having provided chronometers for railways and sporting events, including the Olympic Games. The brand is also famous for its iconic collections such as the Conquest, the Master Collection, and the Heritage.
Born in Saint-Imier, Longines represents the perfect fusion of Swiss watchmaking tradition and innovation, offering superior-quality watches that captivate enthusiasts around the world. Always at the forefront of technology, Longines continues to grace wrists with its latest creation, the MINI DOLCEVITA, a new addition to a family renowned for its understated luxury.
Immediate Departure for Italy
The Longines DOLCEVITA collection draws inspiration from the luxurious lifestyle of the Italian Riviera in the 1950s and 1960s, offering elegant and refined watches for women. Launched in 1997, this range is distinguished by its rectangular or tonneau-shaped cases, often adorned with diamonds, and the use of high-quality materials. The MINI DOLCEVITA, Longines’ latest horological creation, brilliantly embodies timeless elegance and contemporary refinement.
With the MINI DOLCEVITA collection, Longines combines Italian elegance and fashion with its international reputation for Swiss design. By merging Swiss refinement with Italian aesthetics, the brand creates a line of watches with universal charm, attracting a diverse audience and strengthening the global success of the DOLCEVITA collection.
“Elegance is an Attitude”
Longines embodies the concept of “discreet luxury.” The watchmaker stands out for its ability to offer luxury revealed through subtle details and impeccable craftsmanship, without ostentation. This discretion is a major appeal for many watch enthusiasts. The Swiss brand has maintained a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, which continues to resonate with contemporary generations.
Case: A Spectacular Rectangular Shape
The Longines MINI DOLCEVITA exudes luxury. Its rectangular design, finely crafted, measures 21.50 mm x 29.00 mm, highlighting the sophisticated aesthetics of Longines. This exceptional timepiece is powered by the quartz movement L178, a feat of horological engineering that ensures unparalleled precision. The MINI DOLCEVITA does not compromise on performance, with water resistance up to 3 bars (30 meters), reflecting Longines’ commitment to combining traditional watchmaking with cutting-edge innovation. Six of the new models are adorned with diamonds—pure chic!
Dial: A Spectrum of Possibilities
At the heart of this remarkable collection is the Cosmo dial, featuring 38 Top Wesselton IF-VVS diamonds with elegant restraint. Protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the dial stands out through subtle contrasts. Its sunray silvered background contrasts beautifully with the matte white hour markers, an inner silvered circle, and a round sub-dial dedicated to the small seconds in matte white. Delicately painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands provide exceptional legibility.
One standout model features a rectangular Roman dial in silver with a flinqué motif. The delicate geometric shapes in relief, creating a guilloché effect, harmonize perfectly with the painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The small seconds appear in a square sub-dial at 6 o’clock, adding a distinctive touch. Four diamond-set models come in original colors, including ivory white, serene blue, floral pink, and mint green. Gold hour markers and hands create a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the unique aesthetics of these exceptional versions. Five other models, without diamonds, are offered in two categories: Roman dials and Cosmo dials with a sanded silver finish.
Straps: Aesthetic Variations
The new Longines jewelry watch features a stainless steel bracelet that enhances durability and flexibility with its 198 links. Other versions are offered with color-matched bracelets, reflecting Longines’ elegance. Non-diamond versions come with stainless steel or high-quality black leather straps. The Roman dial model can also be paired with a red leather strap, adding an extra touch of sophistication.
The MINI DOLCEVITA: Discreet Luxury on the Wrist
Longines is renowned for its technical innovations, having played a major role in the development of Swiss watchmaking with advances such as the chronograph movement in 1878. Today, the brand continues to produce high-precision movements and explore new horological technologies for contemporary needs. By offering creations that embody elegance and charm, Longines appeals to stylish women. The MINI DOLCEVITA is undoubtedly this year’s standout women’s watch—a timepiece designed for modern women seeking quality and discretion on their wrist.
Back