The first “Silver Arrow” was released by Longines in 1956, a time when images of the space race and supersonic planes influenced the social, political and economic trends that defined the era. This same futuristic spirit inspired the new Longines Silver Arrow, revived with a mix of 50s minimalism and cutting-edge watchmaking technology. Driven by an exclusive self-winding movement fitted with a silicon balance-spring, its 38.5mm stainless steel case is reminiscent of the mid-century styles popular with watch collectors today. The screw-down back features an etched Silver Arrow supersonic plane flying through the starts. Inside, a silver opaline dial features SuperLumiNova coated striated indexes – modeled on the original – and sword-shaped hands. Understated in every way, the absence of a date display and “self-winding” indication maintains the retro design.
Longines Silver Arrow ($2,100.00), from longines.com.
