The vintage watch marketplace is both an incredible path to rare timepieces, recently, some brands took notice from the rising market interest in vintage watches, and also have thus released updated versions of lengthy-forgotten models. The Heritage Collection by Longines is really a prime illustration of vintage done correctly. Today we’re taking a closer look at one of the most iconic models of the Heritage line, the Longines Heritage Military 38.5mm Stainless Steel watch replica L2.819.4.93.2 . A Tool For War The year is 1940. World War II is in full swing on the Western Front. The British Ministry of Defence has asked reputable watch manufacturers to provide a significant number of timepieces for its armed forces. The Royal Air Force in particular needs a robust yet legible wristwatch. Longines and other eleven brands answer the call and deliver what would become one of the most archetypical watch designs of the ‘40s: a large (for the time) 32 mm white dial, big Arabic numera...