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A new Longines has arrived.
I have always been a fan of the re-issued Legend Diver,tried it many times,....but had to conclude every time that it was not fitting my wrist well with these super-long lugs.
Then came a 36mm version which was simply too small for my liking.
But finally Longines issued the perfect version for me : the 39mm ...with no date !!
Here a few pictures of the watch:
The beads of rice bracelet fits the style of the watch very nicely and is comfortable to wear.
A nice tropic rubber could certainly be a good alternative.
Quite a few welcome changes vs. the 42mm version : brushed/polished case and much shorter lugs including a more wrist friendly shape.
The dramatically domed sapphire creates some nice reflections on the dial and I salute Longines for not using faux-lumina on the dial.
Surprisingly strong lume with a nice color play.
Always good to see a well executed case back.
Quite a few welcome changes vs. the 42mm version : brushed/polished case and much shorter lugs including a more wrist friendly shape.
The dramatically domed sapphire creates some nice reflections on the dial and I salute Longines for not using faux-lumina on the dial.
Surprisingly strong lume with a nice color play.
Always good to see a well executed case back.
Longines really listened to the feedback of the customers and came out with the almost perfect watch : the reduced diameter,a more refined case,a nice bracelet,a strongly improved movement incl. COSC certification ...and no-date !!
Probably the only thing that I would have liked to see is a quick adjustment in the clasp.
Another proof that well executed and great quality watches can still be had for a relatively fair price.
Thanks for looking,
Gerard
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A new Longines has arrived.
I have always been a fan of the re-issued Legend Diver,tried it many times,....but had to conclude every time that it was not fitting my wrist well with these super-long lugs. Then came a 36mm version which was simply too small for my liking. But finally ...
Agree totally with the size issues of my bronze green dial version! 42 is now generally my case size limit but then you add those long lugs and sometimes I wish it was smaller.
Fortunately I won't be tempted to buy another watch because this one comes on a bracelet and has a blue dial plus no date (NOT!). I may have to find a new home for my bronze green (I like those two things) or contemplate owning two Legend Divers.
That's a beauty
Definitely caught my attention too for the same reasons, looking forward to seeing more pics and congrats on this new addition!
Very nice indeed - a well executed "hommage".
I have the 1968 original (ref. 7594-3) and the bronze reedition with the green dial. Enjoy this one. Oh - and the bracelet is very nice too Cheers, HSTE
The original is a grail watch.
The Longines Legend Diver is for me one of the historically most relevant dive watches.
I agree with you! It has everything that makes it a timeless classic.
I can tease you a bit with this .... ;-) Cheers, HSTE ...
Thanks,Longines is really making some great watches.
And from my experience,the quality is really top.
Loved reading this post, and seeing those amazing photos.
I now may have to re-violate my one-watch-per-brand rule (which I’ve only violated for omega so far). I bought the previous (42mm) version as a gift for a close friend and for my brother in law. I never pulled the trigger for the same reasons that you men...
Longines
Has got to be the best value in the industry. Timeless design. Always on point. Fit and finish punching way above the price point.