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Tears in my eyes ...
what a nice tribute to this (already) legendary watch, i will add some pics i took on my holidays. It is such a nice looking dial and though they made a different crystal (no plexi), the sapphire is beautifully shaped to give the watch a special look. I call it the poor men's divers watch that makes me feel rich !!!
Thanks for this surprising review Nicolas !! El Bimbe This message has been edited by bimbaeno on 2009-04-14 14:03:17
A Review on the Re Edition of the Longines Diver.
Call me naive if you want, but the Longines Legend Diver is a great re redition, and a very appealing watch! Thanks to a Purist Friend who found for me this rare bird ( very difficult to get in France ), I'm now the happy owner of this great watch. I spen...
Tears in my eyes ...
what a nice tribute to this (already) legendary watch, i will add some pics i took on my holidays. It is such a nice looking dial and though they made a different crystal (no plexi), the sapphire is beautifully shaped to give the watch a special look. I c...
Yeah ... and ...
... i have some extreme ones for the friday WS .... Nicolas will be soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous .... LOLOLOL ... Filip
Oh so true ..
just sold mine for 5000 euros ..... just kidding ... i wouldn't sell it for a million .... errr ... i think ....
Can understand your love for this Longines, Filip.
As I share it! I'm totally stunned by it. And when I show it to some Vintage Collectors, they are all amazed by the work made on this watch, and by the great similarity with the Vintage model. If you saw the pics I posted with a quite NOS Vintage Longines...
Only regret is
that I couldn't download 2 pictures that comes with your heartwarming post/review Yes one of greatest re-editions around in line with Cali & FF but for much much less dinero .... so as you said when looking at value over coolness ratio this is THE best bu...
This Longines is indeed a real deal, Damian
You have a point! You can even add another re edition of a legendary Diving watch with the Omega Plo Prof, this year, even if this last one is maybe the weaker one, compared to the 3 others you mentionned. The Cali and the Polaris are indeed in another le...
Nice!...
Long time waiting this post. Long time waiting see side by side these two marvels. Happy reading your great job made mon ami, happy admiring the extreme soul of your vintage Longines and admiring the superb re-edition made by Longines. You now that this w...
Not really sure that the Modern can beat the Vintage, even in this case, Emilio
Because, as with the Polaris and the Cali, the Vintage models have something more, which is called Soul . The soul of the patina, of a real Life. But a great, powerful and very charming watch, indeed. I feel you regret yours, Emilio. Am I right? Best, Nic...
You´re in true, mon ami...
First because the new can´t beat with the vintage... vintage has live, has SOUL, indeed. But, certanly, a very closed re-edition. And second, because it´s in my mind and in my hearth... i regret it, you can be sure. But no problem, it´ll be again in house...
It would make a great trio, Emilio
This Longines would deserve a good place, and what better place than being in the Company of a FF and a 5513 Maxi Dial? Best, Nicolas
WOW
Congratulations, great review !!! I just bought my in Buenos Aires, Argentina last month, Do you guys know if it is a limited edition ?, Some people say Longines made only 1000 pieces.
Hi, Bruno.
Welcome here, firstly. Happy to see that this watch gave you a good reason to put your first post on line! To answer to your question, I seriously doubt that it is a limited edition. I'd rather say that it is a Limited Production. I heard that Longines st...
Love it!
Nicolas, wonderful review, fantastic pics of a super-cool watch. Several weeks ago I posted in the HoMe forum seeking advice for a friend's purchase of a watch as a 50th birthday present for her siginificant other. home.watchprosite.com / I'm happy to rep...
Good choice and decision, Jed
I'm sure that he will enjoy it a lot. This is such a lovely watch. Best, and thanks for your nice words, Jed. Nicolas
Thanks for the review of a fantastic watch!
Nicolas, your pictures are great! As usual, you provide added context and historical perspective by comparing the vintage and re-edition side-by-side pictorially and in your review. When it comes to the Legend Diver reissue I am a believer. IMO it is o...
i think its probably the best Longines for about 20 years or more
why havent i bought one i ask myself, especially as i've seen several on other forums at greatly reduced prices even though its a very reasonably priced watch to start with. the answer to my own question is, i dont really know, perhaps i'm holding out for...
Why not getting both of them, Graham?
The Vintage one is a bit more expensive than the Re Edition, but both are so great that the temptation of getting them is very ...;Tempting! And as you said, the chances to get one from this bloody special year of ours is not impossible at all... Eeeh, Gr...
you are evil mon ami...
you are evil mon ami :) i think we should swap for a month or 2. you can wear a funky spaceship and i'll wear a vintage diver. best Graham
you know i know your...
you know i know your right :), but i have to be aware of my collecting themes. the re edition doesnt fit into it which is a shame as i know where there's one going at a good price. i've got 2 sides to my collection. the 64 theme and the unusual display th...
I try to do my best, Sister.
As this watch deserves a minimum of efforts, IMO. The Longines Legend Diver has an unbelievable sum of qualities, indeed, and you described them very nicely. Are you now on the hunt for a Vintage model, to make the pair? The only problem with this watch i...
There is a vintage version...
...in seemingly good condition available locally, but at the suggested price point I'd rather chase something else. If funds were unlimited though, all bets are off! ;-) Sending you my best, Nicolas! Cheers, Daos
Awsome !
Bonjour cher Nicolas, Once again an awsome review. I can't agree more with your views on this watch, I got one very recently too ;-) One of the drawbacks you point out is the sapphire instead of the plexy. I backup that too, with a plexy it would have bee...
I see what you mean, Sebastien
Yep, you're right about the Minute Hands... But this is a detail, when you pay attention to the whole watch, and when you fall under its enormous charm. Congrats on yours, my friend! Best, Nicolas
I agree with you,
this is a detail. It definitely didn't stop me from buying it. But it annoyed me. Even more because the hands on the picture on the Longines catalogue, the website and the press kit where identical to the one on old watch... So I was a little disapointed ...
very nice watch, and as usual .. a GREAT review !
Thanks Was this a LE or is it still in production ?
Thanks, Bruno
Neither of these 2 were made in LE... A watch for you, my friend, with its 42 mm diameter case... Best, Nicolas
yep
I know , great watch, great size ... and for such a piece pretty cheap But my watchbudget is completely gone even for such a 'cheaper' piece
Thanks for this great review!
Nicolas, Thanks for bringing this great watch back to our attention. It certainly is one to look very closely at, and seriously consider to be part of any collection. I will have to call my AD.... See you soon, Alex
Do you imagine, Alex, the Duo it would be?
Let me " help " you a bit... Best, Hermano. Nicolas...
Nicolas, i've seen a few...
Nicolas, i've seen a few other super compressor watches from obscure brands. i've been sending them to you by pm, but i think we had a pm'ing problem for a couple of weeks. there's a Camy seven seas 300m, a Bucherer to name but 2. they all have the EPSA l...
There are so many, Graham
I found at least 15 Super Compressor Cases!!! I'm preparing a topic about another Compressor Case Watch... As for our PM problems, yes, we certainly have, as I don't systemically receive yours... Best, Nicolas
Nicolas, are you making it...
Nicolas, are you making it a personal crusade to buy them all or only the ones from the better brands? i've noticed that some can be had for pennies, but thats probably all the internals are worth. it interests me that the Longines legend original was 200...
First of all, you are going to need a wider lens for you camera,
to be able to fit all those watches into one frame, and the rest of us are going to need a defibrilator to help us come back to life after the "shock" of seeing such a gathering of legendary watches! Gracias por la foto! Abrazo, Alejandro
Tengo que reactualizarla un poco, Alex
Tienes razon..I need a wider lense... Best, nicolas
Chocolate dial...:-)
U new edition was very attractive when have a photo with u collections... Congrats...Very nice watch... Best Chung
Thanks, Chung
This modern among the Vintage doesn't shock at all, I agree. Best, Nicolas
Fantastic post of a fantastic watch.....
The new date version ( which I prefer to be honest, so much so I have ordered one, and have to wait at least 3 months for delivery), is available in steel and in a new pprecious metal version. The non date will also continue. Both versions are the most sp...
I heard they will stop the production for some months, Imram
The production of this one, the one without date, to favorize the introduction of the model with the date. True? Absolutely agree, Imran: A watch which is 3 times less exepnisive than a Panerai Sub ( Pam 24 ), but which gives the same pleasure, to me. Bes...
Bravo
Great review and photos. Longines really seems to be coming back strong - my first nice watch was a Longines, so I have a real affection for them. Hopefully the powers-that-be will let them reach their full potential.
Nice watch indeed !
and thanks a lot for this great review, the comparison with the vintage pieces is very informative. Cheers Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
I didn't find a better approach than comparing the Vintage and the modern together, to fully appreciate the modern... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Thanks for your input and deligthful pics, Etienne.
I specially lve the last one, with the " Trieste " on the background. Best, my friend, and thanks for your nice words. Nicolas
A great Diver to remember ... ...
I enjoy your longines review and the pics are nicely taken. This is a very well made Longines Diver to remember ! Thank you
Thank you, Kermit
And welcome here, by the way! Looking forward to hear more from you, Best, Nicolas
Fantastic write-up Nicolas and I agree with you 100%
This watch is FANTASTIC value for money. Very nicely made and true to the original.
A watch to wear, to feel, to live with, Nicky
Well, there are quite a lot of epople here owning this Beauty, and I never heard something negative about it. A real bargain, and some past sensations to remember from a not so far era... Best, my friend. Nicolas