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Longines Spirit Automatic

The pilot’s watch is one of those pieces of gear which has always conjured up sentimental and historical imagery of a bygone era. The era of flyboys, fighter pilots, and bomber jackets; the smell of leather, the rattle of gears, the look of the instrument panels, and the roar of piston engines. Things don’t look and feel that way anymore, which is why it is quite nice when a modern pilot-style watch can stir up those sentiments. Such is the case with the Longines Spirit Automatic, a simple, legible, and well-sized watch with a few little nuances that are best appreciated in the metal.

This watch was announced earlier this year, and in typical fashion, I was not sure about it from the press photos. It looked straightforward enough – large Arabic numerals, black dial, steel case, leather strap – but I would be lying if I said it did anything for me at the time, on the basis of just photos. When I finally had it in the hand, I saw a watch that I think represents tremendous value for the price, which is always a welcome combination.
The first thing that I noticed when I saw this piece was the dial and the multi-faceted aspects which make up the design. At first blush, this is a standard black dial. In some lights, it has a gloss effect. In reality, the dial is really quite matte, and in direct sunlight, the matte dial effect is accentuated, appearing almost grey from some angles. The flat effect of the matte dial is a big draw for this watch, at least to me. It adds to the vintage-leaning design and is honestly just more enjoyable to look at than a standard black dial would be.
This watch also features large, bold, applied white Arabic numerals, in a typeface that brings to mind the dial design of the Dirty Dozen watches, in some ways, but in other ways, is also sufficiently modern. Getting into the typographical weeds a bit, the flat four jumps out to me as the most vintage looking number of the bunch. There is also a subtle serif on the seven and five which are quite reminiscent of an older style of watch design. Moving outward, the minute track also sports a slew of interesting, vintage-inspired numerals. Again, you have the appearance of a flat four, but also a very cool open six. The minute track is one of those aspects of the watch that could easily be missed at first blush, but to my mind, it ties the whole dial design together.

Staying on the topic of typefaces, the date window on this watch features a font choice which is consistent with the other design elements of the watch. Sometimes, this is where a watch loses its focus, where the choice of numerals inside the date window breaks from the overall consistency of the design. Here, it bolsters the overall vintage effect of the watch. Moreover, the text on the matching black background allows the dial to – at least in some way – maintain a level of symmetry. It is, of course, not symmetrical since the number three is missing, but I forgive this because I honestly think a watch like this works better with a date complication. If I had one gripe about the date window, it would be that the numerals appear to have something of a faux-patina look to them, whereas white would have been more consistent.
Generally speaking, in the modern context, pilot’s watches have been on the larger side – i.e. 42mm and up. In recent years, and for many brands, that approach has softened a bit. In fact, I think specifically of the IWC Mark XVIII, or even the newer Spitfire Automatic, which are both in the 39-40mm range. As I was handling this watch, I felt that it shared a lot of similarities with those watches. They seem cut from the same cloth, sporting a size that is entirely of today and not rooted in any particular vintage example (though there are other obvious vintage features). The Longines Spirit gives off a bit more of a modern vibe than those other watches as well, and I think that has to do with the applied numerals. Whereas the matte dial is a decidedly vintage aesthetic, the applied numerals are almost the opposite.
The dial is split up into effectively two parts, separated by a metallic ring. Inside that ring is where we find the Arabic numerals, Longines logo, the handset, and date window. We also have – just above six o’clock – a set of five applied stars and the word chronometer, but more on that later. Overlaid on the metallic ring are white, diamond-shaped markers which are aligned with the Arabics. They are small, but they provide added contrast against the matte black dial surface and are filled with lume – a small but nice additional detail.

Moving to the second portion of the dial, on the other side of the metallic ring, we find the aforementioned minute track with minutes marked off in five-minute intervals, with long hash marks delineating the remaining minutes. There is a series of tiny hash marks between each minute hash mark as well. All of these dial features are housed inside of the 40mm case, which is mostly brushed, with a stepped polished bezel. The case has that retro tool watch look and nice curvature, which fits with the dial design quite well.
The hour and minute hands are long, narrow arrows with a sandblasted finish. The seconds hand is actually one of the most captivating aspects of this watch’s design. The outer end of the seconds hand is painted a bright red, which has an almost lacquered appearance to it. This hand reaches the outermost section of the minute track, but it is the diamond toward the end of the seconds hand that I want to mention. This diamond is the same size as the applied diamond-shaped markers referenced earlier. As the hand sweeps across the dial, the seconds hand diamond appears in the same position overtop the metallic ring as the applied markers. This is a small detail, but evidence of a watch with a design which can reveal unsuspected thoughtfulness over time.
For a watch that is 40mm in diameter, the signed crown is quite large. It is shaped in a pseudo-onion style, which in some angles is more obvious than others. I will admit, I did not notice the size of the crown relative to the size of the watch at first. But as I wore the piece a bit more, that aspect came to become more and more obvious, to the point where I almost could not un-see it. The way it tapers down, there are times when looking at it, that I was not sure if I had screwed the crown down all the way. I would not necessarily call this a deal-breaker, but just something worth noting. While it adds to the vintage ideal that this watch seems to be going for, to my mind, a more conventional crown design at a smaller size would not have taken away from the overall look of this piece.
I really like that Longines utilized a closed caseback with this watch because it works with its overall tool watch air. The caseback design features a globe engraving with the brand’s logo, as well as the wordmark below. There is also a set of six screws present around the caseback plate which appear to keep it securely affixed to the watch. One of the biggest value features of the watch is behind the caseback – beating away inside the Longines Spirit is the Longines caliber L888.4, an ETA-based design (ETA A31.L11, in turn based on the 2892-A2) featuring 64 hours of power reserve and a silicon balance spring. But what makes things more interesting is the fact that the movement has been COSC certified. For a watch priced just above $2,000, that is a pretty solid deal.

The luminescence on this watch is quite good, and of course, that is aided by the thick, applied white numerals (filled with Super-LumiNova). Generally, with pilot, or pilot-adjacent watches, the lume is either nothing to write home about, or only certain markers are given the lume treatment. Here, every numeral, every marker, and every hand are treated with lume, so you can get equal enjoyment out of the dial in both bright or lowlight environments.
I really enjoyed the 40mm sizing of this watch on the wrist. The lugs are quite long, so it does drape the entire surface area of the wrist, but not in any sort of meaningful way that would render the watch unwearable. The watch manages to give off the gravitas of a larger pilot’s watch while maintaining an eminently classic case size. Case thickness was not an issue either, and I think this watch could be worn in a whole host of situations. Aside from the leather strap option I was able to handle, this watch also comes on a steel bracelet.

The sapphire crystal features what the brand says are “several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides.” My experience with AR coating is that, while it cuts down on reflections, it also creates an almost purple sheen on the watch when it interacts with the light. That is certainly the case here. Aside from the crown and date window, this was the only other area of the design that somewhat got in the way of my overall enjoyment of the watch. Maybe a few layers less than several would do the trick.
The Longines Spirit 40mm is a smartly executed vintage-inspired watch that is not an homage to any older model in particular. As such, it isn’t tied to any existing design. The end result is a watch that is able to give off a ton of modern flair while not taking away from the flight jacket aesthetic or old school charm. Even though the early days of flight are behind us – the romantic, wistful, and sense stirring aspects of that time but a memory – pieces like this are able to serve as vessels of a time gone by, and that’s precisely what watches should do.

The Longines Spirit 40mm Ref. L3.810.4.53.0 is a 100-meter water resistant watch. The Spirit is 40mm in diameter, featuring a screw-down crown and closed caseback. Leather strap with signed buckle. Automatic caliber L888.4 movement with a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour, and a power reserve of 64 hours. Matte black dial with applied markers and Super-LumiNova on hands and markers.
Earlier this week, we brought you the three-hand version of Longines’ new Spirit pilot’s watch and mentioned that the new line also included a chronograph version. Well, here it is. Carrying largely identical styling to that of its siblings, the Longines Spirit Automatic Chronometer Chronograph sticks to the same format while providing a column-wheel-equipped movement wrapped in a 42mm steel case.
As with the other models in this new collection, the styling for the for Spirit Chronograph is inoffensive and derivative of many other pilot’s watches in the market (again, think Breitling and Bremont). With a date display squeezed in at 4:30 and the appearance of both “Chronometer” and the Spirit line’s unified use of a five star design on the dial, the chronograph packs a lot into its dial layout. For those wondering, the star logo has been used by Longines in the past and, according to the brand, it signifies “an improvement of the quality and reliability of the brand’s movements.” Much like with Uber, five stars is the top rating.
Speaking of the movement, Longines has fitted their L688.4 automatic chronograph movement. Based on the ETA A08.L11, this movement offers a 12-hour chronograph with a column-wheel and a silicon hairspring. Ticking at 4 Hz with COSC certification and 64 hours of power reserve, the L688.4 is a strong value for the segment and a solid alternative to the more garden variety 7750s.

Available with a blue, black, or silver dial, the Spirit Chrono has red accents for the chronograph measure, 100-meters water resistance, and both the main crown and the date corrector crown (at 10) are of a screw-down type. Buyers get the choice of either a leather strap or a steel bracelet for the same price, and the Spirit Chronograph’s case has 22mm lugs.

For around $500 more than the lovely BigEye chronograph, the Spirit offers a more modern design and a current-gen movement that should appeal to a lot of buyers. With an MSRP of $3,100, while I am not at all a fan of the date window, the Longines Spirit 42mm Chronometer Chronograph is a nicely sized and sporty chronograph with a well-spec’d movement and a handsome design (especially with the silver dial).

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Longines New Legend Diver Watches In Blue And Brown

While vintage-inspired reissue models form the backbone of many brands across the modern watch industry, perhaps no company has embraced its back catalog as thoroughly and extensively as Longines. The Longines Heritage series is a meeting place for vintage designs of nearly every stripe from early pilot chronographs to classic naval deck watches. The super compressor style Longines Legend Diver has been the face of this eclectic series since its introduction in 2007, with a wide variety of sizes and variants over the years. Longines adds even more variety to the Legend Diver line for 2021, adding splashes of color to the classic 42mm model in deep degradè blue and brown. The new blue dial and brown dial Longines Legend Diver models give this classic design a new personality, influencing its character in dramatically different ways.
The 42mm stainless steel case of the Longines Legend Diver is instantly recognizable, with long tapering lugs, a narrow polished external bezel, and of course the twin oversized screw-down crowns topped with a distinctive crosshatch pattern. This super compressor design is markedly different from what usually comes to mind with dive watches, cutting a more elegant and refined profile with ‘50s inspired lines. Like previous iterations, the lugs of these new Legend Diver models are famously long, leading to a larger than expected presence on most wrists, but this illusion of greater scale works with the concept in interesting ways. The original Longines Super Compressor model in 1959 was a massive watch for its time at 42mm, so these longer lugs help to preserve that original sense of presence on the wrist with today’s sizing sensibilities. The Legend Diver’s signature screw-down caseback with its engraved spear-wielding diver returns here, enabling the Legend Diver to reach a robust 300 meters of water resistance.
Where these new Longines Legend Diver models diverge from their predecessors is with dial finishing. The base design remains intact, with its broad internal rotating dive bezel, distinctive spearhead hour hand, and mix of aggressive stencil numerals and printed indices. With the use of color, however, this familiar look takes on two striking new personalities. The deep blue degradè dial variant captures the feel of the ocean depths, sinking gradually from rich ocean blue at the center to deep midnight at the edge in initial images. This cooler color palette gives this midcentury design a more modern, ornamental feel, injecting the utilitarian layout with a splash of marine luxury. The brown dial model is perhaps the more handsome of the pair, capturing a warm spectrum of shades from worn leather to tobacco, chocolate, and black coffee. This warmer palette handsomely complements the khaki lume in initial images, while emulating the feel of a patinated tropical dial.
Longines powers the new blue and brown dial Legend Diver models with the ETA-based Caliber L888.5 automatic movement. The Caliber L888.5 is something of a staple in Longines’ arsenal, with a silicon balance spring and the brand’s unorthodox beat rate of 25,200 bph. Power reserve stands at a solid 64 hours.
In an unorthodox move, Longines pairs both these new Legend Diver models with leather straps. For the blue dial variant, this is a structured navy blue leather strap with a contrasting cream topstitch and a textured pattern reminiscent of woven fabric. The brown dial model opts instead for a weathered leather strap in saddle tan, adding a rugged aged feel to the tropical-esque colorway.
By emphasizing both the tropical aged and oceanic facets of the watch’s personality, these new blue and brown dial Longines Legend Diver models offer a fresh and handsome perspective on this iconic super compressor design. The new blue dial and brown dial Longines Legend Diver models are available now through authorized dealers at an MSRP of 2,260 CHF each. For more details, please visit the brand’s website.

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longines HydroConquest 41 Automatic Stainless Steel

Hey everyone, today I’ve put together a Longines Hydroconquest review for you to read through. This is a detailed review that I’ve been meaning to do for some time now.You may be wondering why I’m only now talking about a watch that’s been available for a good 10 years? I’ll tell you why, it offers fantastic value for money.
You see, the Longines HydroConquest is quite an interesting timepiece to feature, this automatic diving watch has a 41mm diameter stainless steel casing, a solid screw down caseback, an impressive water resistance rating of 300m.

A double security folding stainless steel bracelet with integrated diving extension, a mechanical Longines 633 movement that’s based off of the popular ETA 2824, a screw down crown, unidirectional aluminium rotating bezel, and a sapphire crystal glass lens.

You can see how the HydroConquest would pique the interests of any avid watch fan.

The Longines HydroConquest is now 12 years old after being introduced back in 2007. The Swatch group who own Longines had recently decided to increase the price of their popular Omega watches and needed something to fill in this lower priced gap.

This is where the Longines HydroConquest diving collection came in, more affordable than the Omega collections, it had a perfect place in the mix for The Swatch Group.
Below is an image of the Longines HydroConquest featuring a stainless steel strap.
To get things started on my Longines Hydronquest review, before the rest of our discussion about the watch I thought it would be best to list out some of the top technical specifications that people normally take a look at. This way you can easily see if this type of timepiece is for you.
Longines HydroConquest Dial and Casing Design
Now I’m not personally one to have an interest in diving, I do, however, love diving watches. For me it’s not just about the suitability of a diving watch, I find them to be extremely well built sporty watches that tend to have that bulky design I favour in a timepiece.

Diving watches often make great day to day timepieces due to their solid build and high water resistance ratings.
The Longines HydroConquest features that typically stunning design that’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions, it reminds me somewhat of the Rolex Submariner.

So whether you’re wearing a suit or sitting back in a casual short sleeve top, this timepiece simply looks perfect.

Any good luxury diving watch will feature an easy to read dial and a ton of high-quality lume, so the Longines HydroConquest does not disappoint here.

The dial features a high contrasting design with large Arabic numerals and silver toned baton style hour markers that stand out against the black background. The polished silver hands also stand out brilliantly with a diamond shaped hour hand design.

They’ve used a coating of Super Luminova for the hands, indexes, Arabic numerals, and a luminous pearl on the bezel at the 0/60 marker.

On the dial, we find the terms “Longines”, “Automatic” and “30bar (300meter)” along with a small date indicator at the 3 o’clock position. I know most people have no real use for a date display these days but it’s a feature I personally like to have on a timepiece.

The uni-directional aluminium bezel works perfectly with solid clicks and a luminous 0/60 marker. If you don’t dive, you won’t really need this feature much.
The bezel is actually a useful feature for a real diving watch, allowing the diver to keep track of an allotted time frame. Moving on to the casing of the Longines HydroConquest now, this model features a popular 41mm stainless steel case that would sit perfectly on most men’s wrists.

They do have a smaller size available if need be which measures 39mm.

There’s even a 30mm edition for women. The thickness of the casing for this model is approximately 10mm and in keeping with the typical size of diving watches in this diameter.

Another key feature you’ll find on any decent diving watch is a screw down crown. The benefits of a screw down crown are the increased water resistance it provides, stopping you from accidentally pulling the crown out whilst under water.

The crown on this Longines watch features the Longines insignia and is fairly easy to grasp.

It’s protected by two stunning looking crown guards that I find to be very nicely shaped. The caseback for the Longines HydroConquest has a solid design and screws down.

Now I’ve always been a fan of a see-through exhibition caseback so I felt a little let down by the lack of this, but at the same time, I can completely understand the decision.

Firstly the caseback needs to screw down for the added water resistance, secondly, an exhibition caseback that could withstand the pressure would certainly add quite a bit of cost to this so far affordable timepiece.
What next on our Longines Hydroconquest review? The strap of course! The Longines HydroConquest I’ve decided to feature has a stainless steel bracelet. There are of course rubber strap versions available, I just fancied featuring this particular model instead.

Like many other popular luxury diving watches, the HydroConquest makes use of a larger Oyster-style stainless steel strap.

The links are connected by screws with a polished finish to the center links, this matches up nicely with the mixed brushed and polished finish of the casing.

The stainless steel clasp fastens with a solid fold over catch with safety catch. A bonus to this strap is, of course, the diving extension feature that allows you to slip the Longines HydroConquest over your wetsuit with no added fuss.
The Longines HydroConquest Movement
At the heart of the Longines HydroConquest is a L633 caliber Swiss made automatic self-winding movement which is based off of the ETA caliber 2824 workhorse movement.

You’ll find the ETA 2824 featured in a huge range of automatic watches from the Hamilton Khaki range to the luxurious Tudor Pelagos. This Swiss made self-winding automatic movement has 25 jewel design and beats at 28,800 BPH providing you with a smooth sweeping second hands that ticks 8 times per second. When fully wound the movement has a power reserve of 38 hours.

Longines HydroConquest Crystal
Protecting the front of this luxurious diving watch is a sapphire crystal glass lens. You’ll typically find this type of glass on higher end watches as it provides an excellent level of scratch resistance with a Mohs hardness rating of 9.

The glass features an anti-reflective coating on the underside of the glass (again typically found in higher end watches) this reduces the level of glare on the timepiece.

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Longines HydroConquest Water Resistance
I’ve mentioned a few times already that the Longines HydroConquest features a very good level of water resistance. It makes use of both a screw down crown and screw down caseback for a 30 bar (300meter) water resistance rating.
The Longines HydroConquest could certainly be described as a masterpiece of watch engineering. The automatic movement features a similar sweeping second hand to that that you’d find in a Rolex which is typically indicative of a quality timepiece.

The overall quality of the Longines HydroConquest is insanely good, you get a high quality Swiss movement, sapphire crystal glass, and a 300m water resistance rating. Considering this timepiece is about 1/6th the price of a Rolex, it’s a suitable alternative for anyone looking for a luxury diving watch on a budget.

Having taken a look at the quality, specifications, and pricing of this watch, I’ve decided to reward a 9/10 for my Longines Hydroconquest review.

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Longines Dolce Vita 28.2 Automatic Stainless Steel Sector

Longines DolceVita Automatic Art Deco Sector Dial.Longines added a new version to its DolceVita model family, one of the modern representatives of the Art Deco trend. One of the locomotive names of the Swiss Watch Industry, Longines continues to attract a great deal of attention from watch enthusiasts with its models designed following the Heritage concept for a long time.
However, all models with nostalgic themes in the wide product range of the famous brand are not only collected under the Heritage Collection. DolceVita model family, one of the permanent names of Longines catalogs, is regarded as the modern-times representative of the Art Deco movement, which had its hey-day between 1920-1930.This trend, which also inspired legends such as the Cartier Tank and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, meets with watch enthusiasts once again with the new Longines DolceVita Automatic Art Deco Sector Dial.
The new model comes in a rectangular case measuring 28.20mm in width and 47.00mm in height. The Art Deco style case, rounded down from the crystal part and forming thick lugs with its long sides, is made of stainless steel. The case with a convex sapphire crystal on the front and the snap-on case back with the Longines logo on the back is accompanied by a Longines signed winding crown. The elegant case can withstand water pressure up to 30 meters.
The Longines DolceVita Automatic Art Deco Sector Dial comes with a stylish yet period-correct dial, which consists of segments separated from each other by different surface forms on metallic gray. This design, which we remember from the Longines Heritage Classic model, is accompanied by horizontally positioned bar-type hour markers and Arabic numeral indices. The date function can be viewed through the elegant window placed at 6 o’clock, while the time is displayed with the classic hands and “railroad” style scale surrounding the dial.The new model is powered by the Caliber L592. Based on the ETA A20.L011, 22-jewels automatic movement beats at a frequency of 4Hz (28.800vph) and offers up to 45 hours of power reserve when fully wound.
The Longines DolceVita Automatic Art Deco Sector Dial comes with a crocodile leather strap accompanied by a Longines signed stainless steel clasp. The strap is available in brown (L5.767.4.73.0) and black (L5.767.4.73.3) color options.

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Longines Master Collection 42 Chronograph Comemorativa 500 Anos Circunavegação

Acomplicated looking, classically-designed timepiece is a welcome addition to any watch collection and something like this Longines Master Collection Moon Phase Chronograph reference L2.673.4.78.3 is a solid and affordable way to include such an item into your collection. It contains the Swiss Made ETA Valjoux 7751 which is modified to become the Longines caliber L687. My first ever “complicated” watch included a Valjoux 7751 and I think it is a very effective way to enjoy a good volume of complications without crossing into the price spectrum of haute horology products.Longines is no stranger to the 7751 movement family – having featured these movements in various Master Collection timepieces for years now. The success of combining the Master Collection timepiece aesthetic with the features in the 7751 movement is proven. This particular model comes in with an elegantly decorated movement and a very sensible 40mm wide case, which is about as small as you can get given the size of the movement itself.The 4Hz, two day power reserve 7751 automatic movement is modified visually by decoration as well as technically with the inclusion of a column-wheel transmission system for the chronograph in some models. Column wheels are nice to look at and considered to be more “collector worthy” depending on who you speak to. At the least, Longines is able to offer more than just your standard Valjoux 7751 by having the L687 caliber movement which adds a bit more technical fascination. With that said, depending on the particular Longines Master Collection model you get (meaning when it was produced) you might be getting a different movement. The more recently produced L2.673.4.78.3 seems to contain the L687 movement but slightly older models like my review unit contain the caliber L.678.2 movement which, I believe, is more or less the same thing but without the column wheel and a bit more power reserve (up to about 54 hours from about 44 hours).The core 7751 movement was designed to add functionality to the iconic Valjoux 7750 automatic 12 hour chronograph. What it adds is a complete calendar (displaying the month, date, and day of the week), as well as a moon phase indicator and synchronized 24 hour hand which effectively serves as an AM/PM indicator. I’ve written about watches that use the 7751 movement for over a decade now, and I will remind readers that one of the downsides of the 7751 is that it presents particular design challenges for watchmakers seeking to create visually balanced dials. So much of the “weight” of the information on the dial is on the left-side. That means the right side of the dial is relatively sparse and typically reserved for a watch brand logo.

Longines Master Collection 42 Chronograph Longines designs this Master Collection dial about as well as can be expected around the 7751’s quirky dial layout.I like the dial design with its traditional printed Arabic hour numerals and a barley corn pattern-aesthetic stamped into the dial. This is designed to mimic the look of guilloche-engraved dials, but to get authentic machine engraving on a dial you need to step up to a Breguet timepiece which is a sibling to Longines within the Swatch Group. Longines uses blued-steel hands properly and without many reflective surfaces on the dial, it makes for a highly legible watch. Also, there is a subtly-domed AR-coated sapphire crystal over the dial which does not suffer from glare issues, thankfully. In addition to attention to legibility, build quality is also a focus and the watch serves as a real tool-style instrument which is something very apparent in most of the Longines Master Collection products.At 40mm wide this is the smallest Master Collection watch I’ve worn that contains a 7751-based movement inside of it. Longines also produces the reference L27734783 which is a 42mm wide version of the Master Collection also outfitted with the L687 movement for those who want a slightly larger case. The challenge with a 40mm wide case is that it must look proportional given the relatively high nearly 14mm thick case, which is made necessary by the movement. This is less of an issue with a wider 42mm wide or larger case. What Longines does in order to visually reduce mass is to highly round both the polished steel bezel as well as the caseback. To the eyes, this technique results in a case that appears less thick than it actually is.With 30 meters of water resistance this isn’t a sports watch, but it is designed with enough durability to serve as a daily-wear timepiece. On the brown alligator strap this Master Collection L26734783 has a slick, old-world style appeal to it. Longines also offers the same watch in a matching steel metal bracelet in the reference L26734786 that lends it a slightly more contemporary feel. I further appreciate that Longines does not charge a premium for the metal bracelet. Whether or not you order the Master Collection moon phase chronograph on the strap or bracelet, the price is the same. That said, Longines does charge $225 more for the 42mm wide versus the 40mm wide version.There is nothing particularly revolutionary about this watch, nor does it attempt to be. Longines at its best offers a traditional, handsome timepiece in a modernly constructed and worry-free package. Longines benefits from its rich history and deep industrial resources by being part of the Swatch Group, delivering real value and product quality to global watch lovers. For that reason Longines is one of the Swatch Group’s best performing brands, and in some parts of the world it is their absolute best performing brand. As a seasoned watch collector, I see Longines as having specific value to new or more casual watch collectors with most of their products such as the Master Collection. Once in a while Longines does however release something that even veteran watch collectors simply must have. Easy to wear and enjoy, the Longines Master Collection reference L2.759.4.69.2 watch

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Longines Record Replica Watch

Chronometric performance is a subject we often don’t talk about when it comes to new watches. For the most part, we are only focused on the aesthetics and we tell ourselves that if we really want to know the precise time, we should stick to quartz watches or our phones (or smartwatches). That may be true, but I certainly won’t want to be wearing a watch, no matter how beautiful it is, if it’s unreliable with accuracy. As a result, I have a soft spot for watches that are chronometer-certified and one of the big new releases from Longines this year at Baselworld is the introduction of their first all COSC-certified collection called the Longines Record.It is no secret by now that the Swiss watch industry is in a bit of a pickle. After an extended period of tremendous growth, exports have fallen considerably over the past two or so years. Watch brands are reacting to this in two main ways: a) give watch lovers and collectors what they want and b) offer more value for their money. Watch enthusiasts today love vintage-inspired watches, and as a result, Longines has given us recent hits like the Heritage 60th Anniversary watch and the Pulsometer chronograph. These two watches are prime examples of listening to buyers and giving them what they want.On the other hand, the new Longines Record collection is an example of offering more bang for the buck. As most readers might know, getting certification from COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) costs money and that adds to the overall price of the watch. However, the good thing about a COSC certification is that it is a guarantee that the watch will run accurately. In case you have forgotten, to receive COSC certification, the movement within must meet an average daily rate of between -4 to +6 seconds a day. It must also meet criteria in other measurements such as mean variation in rate, greatest variation in rate, and rate variation due to temperature changes. Long story short, COSC certification ensures that you have a watch that won’t make you run late for your appointments.The Longines Record collection is available in four sizes and in a variety of different dials. The four sizes available are 40mm, 38.5mm, 30mm, and 26mm, so there is something for everyone. The cases are all made out of stainless steel, have mostly polished surfaces, and have a very classic, elegant design. It is undoubtedly a very dressy piece. The cases are all water resistant to 30m and have sapphire display casebacks for owners to admire the movement.The larger 40mm and 38.5mm models are powered by the Caliber L888.4 (ETA A31.L11), while the smaller 30mm and 26mm models are powered by the Longines Caliber L592.4 (ETA A20.L11). These movements are all manufactured by ETA (but exclusive to Longines) and sent to COSC for chronometer certification. It runs at 25,200vph and it has a power reserve of 64 hours – nearly three days. They are also decently finished with a generous application of perlage and a rotor that has Côtes de Genève and the skeletonized “wings” logo of Longines.We didn’t manage to get our hands on all of the watches in the Record collection, but we did manage to try out a couple of them in 40mm, 38.5mm, and 30mm size. You can get the 40mm and 38.5mm Record watches with either a steel bracelet or an alligator strap. There are six dial options to choose from and they are as follows:

White matte with Roman numerals
Black lacquered with diamond indices
Sunray gradient black with a mixture of Arabic numerals and triangular bar indices
Sunray silver with baton indices
Sunray silver with a mixture of Arabic and triangular bar indices
Blue sunray with a mixture of Arabic and triangular bar indices
We got to see the white matte one as well as the silver one with a mixture of Arabic and triangular bar indices, and they are pretty sweet. The silver dial variant has an exquisite sunray finish and the sword-shaped hands, which are rhodium plated, are well-sized and highly legible. The decision to go with a mixture of both Arabic numerals and triangular bar indices is a good one as it prevents the dial from looking too sterile. Longines has also cleverly decided to give the dial minimal text, with only the Longines brand and logo at 12 o’clock and a simple “Automatic Chronometer” at 6 o’clock. My only complaint is that the date wheel should be in silver to match the dial.The version with the matte white dial and Roman numeral hour indices is nice too. It looks much more elaborate than the silver dial version, likely due to the large Roman numerals. This version of the Longines Record also has sword-shaped hands, but instead of being rhodium-plated, they are blued steel. As a result, they provide a bright contrast against the pure white dial. The blued steel hands are really the highlight of the watch as they change hue depending on how light falls on them. They can appear as bright blue one moment and almost black the next. Another thing to note is that on this version, the color of the date window matches that of the dial almost perfectly, which, to my eyes at least, looks more harmonious. The steel bracelet has a mix of satin and mirror polishing and is comfortable on the wrist.We got the chance to handle the smaller 30mm Longines Record too. The 30mm and 26mm variants were designed for women and have 8 different dial variants to choose from. On top of the six that I mentioned above, the 30mm and 28mm models also have an additional white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indices. The 30mm and 28mm also have case variants that come set with diamonds.Longines Record Replica Watch

The 30mm Record watch we handled was the variant with a sunray silver dial with baton indices. Obviously, it wears a lot smaller, but it also came off as a little disproportional as I found the case to be a little too thick relative to the width of the case. Even so, the decision by Longines to offer a 30mm (and 26mm) mechanical chronometer-certified watch for ladies is worth Longines Record Replica Watchapplauding.Overall, I found the 38mm version of the Longines Record with the silver dial with Arabic and triangular bar indices to be the most pleasant. The size of the case, its thickness, and the dial look just right to me. It is neither too petite nor too big, and the dial has just the right amount of stuff such that it neither looks too dull or too cluttered.Having said that, the rest of the Record collection watches are really enjoyable too. But more importantly, it is encouraging to see Longines offer thoughtfully designed watches with chronometric performance in mind. Even more impressive perhaps is that they have smaller variants that were designed with women in mind.

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Longines Record watches

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The Longines Record collection is their first collection of chronometers that are specifically designed for high-precision timekeeping. However, a more noteworthy aspect of this collection is that there is something for the ladies as well. The above Longines record review shows that the brand is serious about creating watches at great prices.
Chronometric performance is a subject we often don’t talk about when it comes to new watches. For the most part, we are only focused on the aesthetics and we tell ourselves that if we really want to know the precise time, we should stick to quartz watches or our phones (or smartwatches). That may be true, but I certainly won’t want to be wearing a watch, no matter how beautiful it is, if it’s unreliable with accuracy. As a result, I have a soft spot for watches that are chronometer-certified and one of the big new releases from Longines this year at Baselworld is the introduction of their first all COSC-certified collection called the Longines Record.
It is no secret by now that the Swiss watch industry is in a bit of a pickle. After an extended period of tremendous growth, exports have fallen considerably over the past two or so years. Watch brands are reacting to this in two main ways: a) give watch lovers and collectors what they want and b) offer more value for their money. Watch enthusiasts today love vintage-inspired watches, and as a result, Longines has given us recent hits like the Heritage 60th Anniversary watch and the Pulsometer chronograph. These two watches are prime examples of listening to buyers and giving them what they want.
On the other hand, the new Longines Record collection is an example of offering more bang for the buck. As most readers might know, getting certification from COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) costs money and that adds to the overall price of the watch. However, the good thing about a COSC certification is that it is a guarantee that the watch will run accurately. In case you have forgotten, to receive COSC certification, the movement within must meet an average daily rate of between -4 to +6 seconds a day. It must also meet criteria in other measurements such as mean variation in rate, greatest variation in rate, and rate variation due to temperature changes. Long story short, COSC certification ensures that you have a watch that won’t make you run late for your appointments.
The Longines Record collection is available in four sizes and in a variety of different dials. The four sizes available are 40mm, 38.5mm, 30mm, and 26mm, so there is something for everyone. The cases are all made out of stainless steel, have mostly polished surfaces, and have a very classic, elegant design. It is undoubtedly a very dressy piece. The cases are all water resistant to 30m and have sapphire display casebacks for owners to admire the movement.
The larger 40mm and 38.5mm models are powered by the Caliber L888.4 (ETA A31.L11), while the smaller 30mm and 26mm models are powered by the Longines Caliber L592.4 (ETA A20.L11). These movements are all manufactured by ETA (but exclusive to Longines) and sent to COSC for chronometer certification. It runs at 25,200vph and it has a power reserve of 64 hours – nearly three days. They are also decently finished with a generous application of perlage and a rotor that has Côtes de Genève and the skeletonized “wings” logo of Longines.
We didn’t manage to get our hands on all of the watches in the Record collection, but we did manage to try out a couple of them in 40mm, 38.5mm, and 30mm size. You can get the 40mm and 38.5mm Record watches with either a steel bracelet or an alligator strap. There are six dial options to choose from and they are as follows:
We got to see the white matte one as well as the silver one with a mixture of Arabic and triangular bar indices, and they are pretty sweet. The silver dial variant has an exquisite sunray finish and the sword-shaped hands, which are rhodium plated, are well-sized and highly legible. The decision to go with a mixture of both Arabic numerals and triangular bar indices is a good one as it prevents the dial from looking too sterile. Longines has also cleverly decided to give the dial minimal text, with only the Longines brand and logo at 12 o’clock and a simple “Automatic Chronometer” at 6 o’clock. My only complaint is that the date wheel should be in silver to match the dial.
The version with the matte white dial and Roman numeral hour indices is nice too. It looks much more elaborate than the silver dial version, likely due to the large Roman numerals. This version of the Longines Record also has sword-shaped hands, but instead of being rhodium-plated, they are blued steel. As a result, they provide a bright contrast against the pure white dial. The blued steel hands are really the highlight of the watch as they change hue depending on how light falls on them. They can appear as bright blue one moment and almost black the next. Another thing to note is that on this version, the color of the date window matches that of the dial almost perfectly, which, to my eyes at least, looks more harmonious. The steel bracelet has a mix of satin and mirror polishing and is comfortable on the wrist.
We got the chance to handle the smaller 30mm Longines Record too. The 30mm and 26mm variants were designed for women and have 8 different dial variants to choose from. On top of the six that I mentioned above, the 30mm and 28mm models also have an additional white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indices. The 30mm and 28mm also have case variants that come set with diamonds.

The 30mm Record watch we handled was the variant with a sunray silver dial with baton indices. Obviously, it wears a lot smaller, but it also came off as a little disproportional as I found the case to be a little too thick relative to the width of the case. Even so, the decision by Longines to offer a 30mm (and 26mm) mechanical chronometer-certified watch for ladies is worth applauding.
Overall, I found the 38mm version of the Longines Record with the silver dial with Arabic and triangular bar indices to be the most pleasant. The size of the case, its thickness, and the dial look just right to me. It is neither too petite nor too big, and the dial has just the right amount of stuff such that it neither looks too dull or too cluttered.
Having said that, the rest of the Record collection watches are really enjoyable too. But more importantly, it is encouraging to see Longines offer thoughtfully designed watches with chronometric performance in mind. Even more impressive perhaps is that they have smaller variants that were designed with women in mind.

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Longines 1832

The Longines 1832 Proud of its origins, Longines is paying tribute to the year it was created with The Longines 1832. The models in this collection perfectly reflect the aesthetic codes of the brand, combining tradition, elegance and performance.
The Longines 1832 Moon Phase comes with a brown alligator strap and steel buckle, and a price of CHF 2,030. I’m pretty sure the 1832 Collection will fare well in the market. For more information, please visit www.longines.com. Article updated on 17 June, 2019.
Depending on the country, the Longines 1832 Moon Phase should already be in the shops – or just about to arrive. Following the announcement of a watch, it’s a good policy for a brand to follow through with a watch on the market. That’s a basic principle of sales planning, a lesson most company managers seem to have missed.
The 1832 Moonphase is yet another example of Longines’ terrific heritage design chops, and value proposition. Longines 1832 Moonphase (L4.826.4.92.2), $2825 AUD, available directly from Longines’ online store. Made in partnership with Longines. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
From the time Longines developed its first chronograph movement in 1878, the brand steadily built strong relationships with various sporting organizations, events and teams worldwide. First came horse racing, then additional equestrian sports – show jumping, endurance riding, and eventing (a “triathlon” of dressage, cross-country, jumping).
Longines 1832 Moonphase price Longines 1832 Moonphase (L4.826.4.92.2), $2825 AUD, available directly from Longines’ online store. Made in partnership with Longines. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
The Longines 1832 Moon Phase comes with a brown alligator strap and steel buckle, and a price of CHF 2,030. I’m pretty sure the 1832 Collection will fare well in the market. For more information, please visit https://www.perfectwrist.ru Longines was founded in Saint-Imier in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker and brother of biologist Louis Agassiz. Auguste had two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel, and the company’s original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. By 1846, Raigeul and Morel had retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head.
Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon S.A., or simply Longines , is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Founded by Auguste Agassiz in 1832, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Swatch Group and its predecessors since 1983. Its winged hourglass logo, which was registered in 1889, is the oldest unchanged yet still active registered trademark.
Longines began using the slogan “Elegance is an Attitude” in 1999. Their previous slogan, “The World’s Most Honored Watch” was used for most of the 20th century.
The Longines Logo is the oldest registered trade mark still in use in its original form registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. Discover the history of the brand.

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Longines Evidenza

Longines first introduced the Evidenza line in 2003. It’s a classic dress watch that goes best with a suit for formal business events or visits to the opera or theater. An Evidenza stands out thanks to its tonneau case, which is a prominent feature of this line. It’s paired with a retro design reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties.
Longines Evidenza watches are best known for the shape of their case and their reputation for excellence. This series of Longines watches offers a variety of movements including automatic, automatic chronograph, power reserve indicator, day / date / month, and quartz movements. Longines Evidenza watches are manufactured in a wide variety of styles
Longines Longines evidenza Watches. Since the initial debut in 1832, Longines Watchmaking Company has been a true pillar of precision for a lot of watch enthusiasts around the globe. The Swiss watchmaker was established in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland by Auguste Agassiz. In the year 2003, Longines launched the Longines Evidenza watch
The Longines Evidenza watch will appeal to those who want a rectangular shaped watch that is a little different, though of classic design and elegance. Its design makes it an ideal dress watch for both ladies and gentlemen and is certainly one of the more distinctive collections of Longines watches.
Longines Longines evidenza Watches. The Longines Evidenza collection is a gorgeous range of watches that shows the very greatest of what this legendary Swiss company represents. Essentially quality, creativity and real tradition. Certainly, those who don a Longines Heritage watch are sure to be looked upon as people of ability and culture.
Swiss watch company Longines likes to associate the likes of late actors Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn with its new line of watches, the Longines Evidenza, due to its Art Deco look and shape that call to mind the stylishness of many of their movies. But you have to wonder if notoriously hard-boiled Bogie would have approved of the Evidenza men’s stainless-steel chronograph with black dial

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longines master automatic chronograph 44mm

As a traditional watchmaking company, Longines has been producing exceptional timepieces since the very beginning. Today, the Longines Master replica Collection is the perfect illustration of this corporate ethos, as can be seen from the success enjoyed by this range since it was launched in 2005. Today, the Longines Master Collection is the perfect illustration of this corporate ethos, as can be seen from the success enjoyed by this range since it was launched in 2005. All fitted with self-winding movements, the various models in this collection offer many special features.
Longines Master Collection watches are among the most sophisticated watches manufactured by Longines. This series is available in automatic, automatic chronograph, automatic GMT, and moon phase movements. Built of the widest variety of the finest materials, these timepieces are available in solid steel, solid 18k rose gold, and solid 18k yellow gold. Available in men’s and ladies, these Longines watches are a perfect combination of elegance, sophistication, and functionality. The radiant appearance of this series allows for use in the most formal as well as the most casual settings.
Longines Master Collection Watches. Longines Master Collection watches are among the most sophisticated watches manufactured by Longines. This series is available in automatic, automatic chronograph, automatic GMT, and moon phase movements.
Longines’ prestigious Master Collection chronograph watch showcases Swiss automatic movement and luxury design in the classic combination of a deep blue chronograph dial set in polished stainless steel. Movement: Swiss three-hand automatic chronograph; runs by hand or wrist movement; never needs batteries & requires little care. Case: round; 44mm. Strap: stainless steel bracelet.
Alligator leather in sophisticated blue echos the dial of this distinguished Master Collection timepiece from Longines. Automatic Swiss movement governs this classic chronograph. Movement: Swiss three-hand automatic chronograph; runs by hand or wrist movement; never needs batteries & requires little care. Case: round stainless steel; 44mm.
Free shipping and returns on Longines Master Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch, 44mm at Nordstrom.com. From Longines’ Master collection comes a stunning and elegant timepiece with a multifunction chronograph mechanism. Graceul hands and a trio of subeyes detail the distinctive barleycorn dial, and an exhibition caseback allows a glimpse into the precise automatic movement.
This original Longines Master Collection automatic watch features a round 44.00mm stainless steel case and water resistance up to 30 meters (100 feet). This watch is enhanced with a white dial and sapphire crystal. The functionality of this timepiece includes hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock and date. Chronograph …
The Master Collection from Longines offers a nice mix of elegantly styled traditional and modern timepieces. This new watch falls in the latter camp and has been designed to offer some nice wrist presence. The case is made of stainless steel and measures a large 44mm in diameter, making it best suited for people with medium or large wrists. Size aside,