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Longines Heritage Marine Nationale
Some actual photos of the pre-production reissue. Case is 38.5mm. Images courtesy of Time+Tide Watches (they have a longer article about the watch).
Regards,
Baruch
Another nice looking one, with a decent size, even if I would have gone with a smaller case ( 36 / 37 mm maxi ) in order to pay a more faithful homage to the vintage which was 33 mm big.
Here is the vintage:
And my second...
And my second...
I agree about the case size.
I think many of the Heitage watches seem to have been manufactured with cases around the 38mm mark, which should at least mean they are not garishly large.
This is my favourite so far although a 33mm original is much more preferable! Always a pleasure to see your M.N.s Nicolas.
Baruch
This is my favourite so far although a 33mm original is much more preferable! Always a pleasure to see your M.N.s Nicolas.
Baruch
They should dare 36 mm for such a watch. It would work. Thanks for your kind words, Baruch. [nt]
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I agree Matt.
Some of their small decisions I haven't quite enjoyed (the faux spotting on the 6B/159 reissue for example), but as a whole they have been quite faithful whilst tapping into the modern market, namely upsizing to current tastes.
Baruch
Baruch
Wonderful watch! Amazing, actually.
Would like to see a comparison to the heritage military. They seem quite similar on first look.
I much prefer the MN. And not because I am French. ;) It is more " macho ", more powerful. [nt]
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I like the history from the 1st one a bit more
The design of the MN is a bit better, indeed.
Haha, i might prefer the MN if i knew
Some background informations about the situations it has been used in.
MN for me as well.
I have an Ebel 6B/159 from 1942 so I have a watch with real spotting!
You might have to be a little patient Nicolas! I'm deep into research on it... [nt]
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Wow, first time I see this one. Thanks for the education.
Here is another one, which is close to yours.
... In good company...
... In good company...
A very happy family indeed!
Le Coultre/JLC issued watches always had that extra level of design elegance to them.
Hopefully much more education to come on the Ebel. Now you have prompted me to put together what I have until now including my unanswered questions.
Hopefully much more education to come on the Ebel. Now you have prompted me to put together what I have until now including my unanswered questions.
Take your time. It is a superb theme to explore and to rediscover. [nt]
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Looks it to me.
It seems toned down compared to a similar release from last year which was noticeably speckled. This version has that too but doesn't look as prominent.