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Another nice vintage re-edition from Longines.
The Heritage Classic "Sector dial" based on a watch from 1934.
The dimensions have grown from +- 33 mm to a now very wearable 38.5 mm by keeping the correct proportions of the dial vs the small seconds placement.
Even the "cut 6" was part of the original design.
I certainly do like what Longines is doing with their heritage re-edition line although I do not always find the result to be as convincing as with this watch.
This one gives you a real vintage feel but with an overall build quality that is way above to what was possible during the days of the original model.
Here the "sector" dial is the real star and is executed with a stunning quality and attention to detail.
The case is completely brushed with long ergonomic lugs and makes the watch look bigger on the wrist than the stated 38.5mm.
Of course a manual wound movement would be more natural for such a watch but the automatic movement chosen by Longines is of top notch quality.
It is a Longines exclusive ETA movement with long power reserve (64 hours) and silicone hairspring.The accuracy is amazing with +1 sec/day and this is not by coincidence as my two other Longines watches are equally accurate!
Of course it was a wise move to have a closed caseback for this watch.
Here a wristshot to show how this watch behaves on my 16.5 cm wrist.
I am very pleased with this watch.
The overall quality is just remarkable for the very fair price and I will for sure also have a look at the recently announced "Tuxedo" models that will hit the AD's in a few weeks.
Thanks for looking,
Gerard
Another nice vintage re-edition from Longines.
The Heritage Classic "Sector dial" based on a watch from 1934. The dimensions have grown from +- 33 mm to a now very wearable 38.5 mm by keeping the correct proportions of the dial vs the small seconds placement. Even the "cut 6" was part of the original ...
Longines hits the target with this one ...
Well judged and they resisted increasing the size and throwing in a date window. Well done Longines !
Longines Heritage Classics
First: I like the watch. Second: Gerard, you purchased a great watch. The sectored 3 is an Omega sign in small capital. The brushed case is fabulous. The size, spot on. The antimagnetic Eta movement is a win win. An ideal entry for the people who wants to...
Thanks!
It is interesting for you to mention Omega: I always think that you get 80% of the Omega quality for 40% of the price (and I am a big Omega fan...).
W Omega
The last letter of the Greek alphabet. The Ohm sing is the capital Omega. A w looking sign is the small Omega. The number 3 turned 90 degrees clockwise is almost a perfect small Omega. If Longines hint to Omega, i do not know, but i interpreted it as a li...
I just checked the entire collection 2 hours ago.
I would even say that there is no other piece from their collection even close to this one. I would call that dial even shiny and the hands are just perfect, too. So i cant wait for their marine nationale to show up - maybe this one can compete with this ...
These real vintage Longines are superb!!
I have however given up on the vintage market: there are just too many traps when you are not a real expert.
The strap is perfect for this piece!
Longines hit a homerun with this one! Love the color of the strap and the way it goes so well with the dial.
This is a beautiful one!
The people at the Heritage division of Longines keep making fantastic old-new pieces.
