The New MINI

Just a year after its debut, the Longines Mini Dolce Vita now offers an edgier take on elegance.

- ABDUL AZIZ DRAIM

We know the brand as the epitome of timeless elegance, yet Longines is proving that they are also unafraid to go just a teensy bit edgy. Launched just this year, the Swiss watchmaker’s signature Longines Mini DolceVita watch has gone through a little makeover, showing off some extra panache in the form of double tour straps. The new straps— in sensuous Nappa leather—give a clever nod to Longines’ equestrian heritage with details that we’ve not seen on any other watch: the holes on the straps are hot-stamped with numbers from 1 to 6, mimicking stirrup leathers. It’s a nifty little detail that adds character to the watch.