Horological Meandering

As many of you know I really love vintage inspired Longines. I already have several ones and was looking to add one of these two newer references. The power reserve model is 38mm while the other is 40mm. Personally I prefer 40mm but when I tried the power...  

I like a clean center seconds. If the PR model didn't have a date, tougher choice

As I'm getting older I have grown to appreciate simpler things plus if you have multiple watches just set the time and you're good to go!

The no date for me. The power reserve and date model just look awkward to me. Not really sure why tho.

but look at this one! ...  

An alternative would be a nice black dial vintage version

1. Date at 12 o’clock is highly unusual and therefore interesting. 2. The power reserve in the center is an interesting complication. 3. 38mm is just about a perfect size. And this model looks like it wears big. That’s not to say that I don’t like the tim... 

Not a date hater but in this case I am disturbed by the date location in the first watch. This is however very personal and I feel that you cannot go wrong with either of the two watches.

Both are great looking timepieces and for your wrist size you can carry them nicely without issues. I think you would enjoy # 1 more in the long run because of its uniqueness and rarity. The combination of the date window @ 12, syringe hands and rotating ... 

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I would choose the first one - 19mm lugs are a bit a damper, but still: ...  

I prefer the 1st, because i like the alternating brushed and polished case, creamy dial, syringe hands. The power reserve system is a bit gimmicky and could have been more simple without rotating disc.

Which makes the later the easy choice. They are different enough that at the right price point, get both and then resell the one you end up not wearing? (Or keep them both?)

9-6 for the daulphine hands!