Longines 'Tuxedo' Chronograph Reference Guide
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Longines 'Tuxedo' Chronograph Reference Guide

By jlux · Feb 4, 2022 · 28 replies
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Gerard (jlux) provides an insightful look at the Longines "Tuxedo" chronograph, a standout piece from the brand's Heritage series. His detailed impressions highlight why this vintage-inspired timepiece, based on a 1943 model, resonates with collectors. Gerard's review emphasizes the watch's design integrity, technical merits, and exceptional value proposition in today's luxury watch market.

I really do like the Heritage series from Longines celebrating some of the truly great designs from their glorious past.
The Tuxedo series is amongst my favorites from this Heritage line,be it the 3 hand model or the chronograph.



The chronograph is based on a model from 1943. Although bigger than the original,all of the dial proportions have been respected.



A very attractive bi-compax dial.



Great attention to detail.



Good legibility.



An interesting (40 mm) case design with alternating polished and brushed surfaces,



Good decision to go for a closed caseback for this kind of watch.



A special mention for the movement : an ETA exclusive development for Longines to allow for correct spacing between the sub-dials with silicon hairspring and spot-on accuracy.
Add to this the fair price point and the 5-year warranty and you can't go wrong!

It is definitely one of these watches that makes me feel that most of my other watches are shamelessly overpriced !!

Thanks for looking,
Gerard

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AP
APROchrono
Feb 4, 2022

… and I couldn’t agree more!

ZS
ZSHSZ
Feb 4, 2022

As for the watch, I just played with it yesterday and ordered one myself, it’s an incredible watch that punches way above its weight. I was surprised to have all the key elements that make a great watch present here(pleasant winding resistance, hacking seconds, silicon hair spring). And to be honest, the operation of the chronograph, even if not a fly back, puts to shame the Patek5960 that I examined simultaneously! I was also impressed by the dial printing, I expected reasonable flaws due to pr

JL
jlux
Feb 4, 2022

It will for sure give you a lot of wearing pleasure.

JL
jlux
Feb 4, 2022

But then I can hardly resist a well made chronograph .... These two are visually quite distinct and could well be a nice pair within a collection!

AP
APROchrono
Feb 4, 2022

… and you are good to go!!

JL
jlux
Feb 4, 2022

But more so on pictures than on the wrist where it visually helps to reduce the perceived height of the case. The wearing comfort is btw excellent also due to shorter and stronger curved lugs than those typical for most other Longines Heritage timepieces.

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