IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LONGINES
Time has never been more precious. Here’s a guide to luxury watches that last a lifetime, to suit every occasion and taste throughout 2025 …
Keep your eye on the time this year with a glittering array of timepieces by Longines. The Swiss brand’s watches have been the ultimate in quiet luxury since 1832, and are still made in Switzerland with precision craftsmanship. There’s a perfect Longines timepiece for every occasion, whether you’re looking for a gift to last a lifetime – for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, wedding anniversary or a special birthday – or you’re treating yourself to the ultimate accessory to wear this season. These are heirlooms that last a lifetime, to pass down through generations.
Take time to visit the historic Weir & Sons store, a Dublin landmark that dates back to 1869, when it was founded by Thomas Weir. Still run by the same family, Weir & Sons is an institution, catering for every jewellery need, including repairs and servicing in the jewellery and watch workshops. Weir & Sons specialise in luxury, with a personal touch – you’ll always find friendly, expert service.
Here’s our pick of the latest and most dazzling gift ideas from Longines – whatever your style, lifestyle or occasion – from the newest arrivals to our pick of the best men’s watches this season. See www.weirandsons.ie for more details and for more styles:
NEW ARRIVAL
Longines Mini DolceVita, from €6,900
One of Longines’ classic designs, inspired by a rectangular watch first created in 1927, the Mini DolceVita is available in a wide variety of models. Now, for the first time, it’s available in 18-carat yellow gold (€27,300); choose from a gold bracelet or a leather strap. Go in store to see this watch in its full glory. There’s also a rose gold version available. Blued steel hands and blue Roman numerals add a stylish complement to the elegant gold case, and the bracelet is set with 38 fine white diamonds. Powered by high-precision quartz movement, the watches are also water-resistant up to 30 metres.
ETERNAL CLASSIC FOR ALL
La Grande Classique, €1,900
This slim, sophisticated style, with its diamond-studded dial, has been a bestseller since launching in 1992. In stainless steel, with a sunray silver dial, this super-slim watch with automatic movement is uniquely timeless, adding a dash of understated glamour to any occasion. Head to Weir & Sons to browse the full collection, and choose from a wide range of styles, whether you prefer a white, champagne, black or navy dial, and a bracelet or black leather strap. Suitable for everyone, with prices starting from €1,200.
7 PERFECT GIFTS FOR MEN, ALL YEAR ROUND
Solve every gift dilemma this year and choose from Longines’ unbeatable range of men’s timepieces. Here’s our pick of seven of the most stylish and high-performing to keep you on track throughout the year.
1. La Grande Classique de Longines 38mm, €1,450
The ultimate classic, revisited. This eye-catching and chic version of the Grande Classique de Longines, with its navy dial and matching alligator strap, is a luxurious and up to the minute take on the original.
2. Longines Legend Diver, €3,750
The ultimate treasure for the adventurous type, this stainless steel watch with its deep navy dial is fantastically resilient, durable and longlasting – it is water-resistant up to 300m, with an impressive power reserve.
3. Longines Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve, €4,150
The Longines Conquest was first launched in 1954, and this refined, intricate new design, with sleek alligator leather strap, champagne dial and self-winding mechanical movement, was launched to mark 70 years of precision timekeeping. An enduring gift that combines durability with effortless style and sophistication.
4. Longines Conquest Chronograph, €4,200
With its striking sunray brown dial and stainless steel case, the Conquest Chronograph is all about style as well as precision. The definition of high-functioning, with self-winding mechanical movement and a power reserve of up to 59 hours.
5. Longines HydroConquest, €3,350
With its distinctive green dial and golden details, this is one of Longines’ most practical and high-functioning watches, with immense durability and accuracy. Ideal for divers and sailors, the HydroConquest is water resistant up to 300 metres and is ruggedly built to withstand extreme conditions – while being immensely good-looking.
6. Longines Spirit Flyback, €5,200
This collectable style, also with a striking sunray blue dial, is both sporty and classic, blending heritage with the most sophisticated Swiss technology. Longines has always been pioneering, designing watches to suit the earliest aviators, helping to measure times at speed with its revolutionary flyback technology, introduced in 1925.
7. Longines Spirit Titanium, €4,550
Inspired by pilots’ watches, this is the perfect modern timekeeper for high-fliers and luxury lovers. High-performing and water-resistant, with a power reserve of up to 72 hours and an incredibly lightweight, super-durable titanium case, the Spirit Zulu Time balances heritage and innovation. An extra 24-hour hand makes it especially ideal for travellers navigating different time zones.
MAKE YOURS A LONGINES
Head to Weir & Sons on Grafton Street and in Dundrum Town Centre to see all these watches and many more in person, and talk to Longines staff, who can help you find exactly what you need, all year round. Browse online to see the full range of Longines gifts available: www.weirandsons.ie.
