Welcome the Newest Contemporary Icons: The Longines Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot Flyback Watches

Since its inception in 2020, the Longines Spirit collection, renowned for its contemporarily spec’d pilot’s watch with retro-styled design, has grown into an expansive line-up. The collection boasts of larger and smaller models with various materials, practical complications, as well as lightweight chronographs.

The Spirit collection is now welcoming two new additions to its variety: the Spirit Pilot and Spirit Pilot Flyback, redefining compactness and streamlining in the world of wristwatches.

While some might perceive these new models as slight evolutions, upon closer inspection, these timepieces offer fresh alterations to the initial concept. One could argue that the word ‘Pilot’ feels redundant bearing in mind that the Spirit collection’s primary objective was to blend contemporary aviation specifications within a gentle vintage aura.

The new Spirit Pilot stands true to its familial lineage, embodying some of the original Spirit’s key features while also introducing key design enhancements. The Swiss craftsmanship is evident in its sharp-edge case, a fine amalgam of brushed surfaces and polished bevels with a screw-down crown, ensuring 100m water resistance. The Spirit Pilot is more compact with improved architecture, measuring 39mm in diameter and 11.5mm in thickness, providing a more comfortable wearing experience.

Continuous refinement is seen in the cleaner aesthetic of the Spirit Pilot’s dial. Previous features like the date window and 5-star logo are removed, emphasizing the ‘Chronometer Officially Certified’ insignia, shoring up the strong bond the model shares with aviation.

The Swiss maestros at Longines demonstrate their prowess in horology through these releases, offering an exciting branch in the Spirit tree. Charting a course in horology that marries vintage flair with modern practicality, the Spirit Pilot and Pilot Flyback continue to soar.