A mechanical watch – even an inaccurate one – is a work of art. That’s why people pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for a watch that’s less accurate than a cheap Casio watch from Walmart. At the same time, is it really too much to ask not to have to reset the time once […]
Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection Review
Every once in a while, a watch comes along that’s bold and unique enough to make a powerful first impression. The Longines Spirit Zulu Time Collection is one of those watches. This is part of Zulu’s larger Spirit line of watches, which rank among the most popular, reliable GMT watches on today’s market. It’s a […]
Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium Ref. L2.816.1.93.2 Watch Review
The story Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium begins in the 1930s. At some point in that decade, the original BigEye was made, but nobody knows exactly when or for what purpose. Its existence only came to light recently, when a collector contacted Longines for information on a 1930s Longines watch. Lo and behold, Longines had no […]
Longines Legend Diver 42mm Ref. L3.774.4.50.0 Watch Review
The Longines Legend Diver Ref.L3.774.4.50.0, or “LLD” for short, is a contemporary redesign of a venerable old classic. In the late 1950s, Longines released the Nautilus Skin Diver. This was their response to an explosion of dive watches at the time. Indeed, the period from the 1950s to the early 1960s gave us some of […]
Longines Spirit Prestige Edition Watch Review
I love a brand new watch, whether it’s a microbrand, tool watch, or haute horology. I love to get my hands on them, learn about them, talk about them, and wear them. But sometimes, the most exciting watch isn’t actually new. Sometimes, it’s a reissue of an already beloved vintage watch. Such is often the […]
Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial Watch Review
As a little kid, I was a bit, ahem, obsessed with cars. Glancing out the window from the backseat of my parents’ car, I used to mentally recite the model, brand, and year of every vehicle we passed by on the streets. Now, as a well-adjusted adult just mildly enthusiastic about watches and operating systems, […]
Longines Heritage Military Watch Review
The vintage watch market is both a fantastic pathway to rare timepieces and, as any seasoned vintage watch collector can probably attest to, a potential monetary minefield. Lack of authenticity papers, unspecified modifications, and unknown service history can turn what would seem like a bargain into a financial nightmare in the blink of an eye. […]
Longines Conquest VHP l3-719-4-56-6 Watch Review
Quartz? A quartz watch on the watch review blog? Yes, a high end Swiss quartz watch and it’s absolutely marvellous. Founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, Longines have a long history in the watch industry and they are one of the first names that come to mind when you talk about quality Swiss watches, be […]
Longines Hydroconquest Ceramic ZrO2 Watch Review
The Longines Ceramic ZrO2 Hydroconquest struck me right away as a one of a kind watch. I had the chance to wear this watch during my trip to the 2019 Longines “then and now” Press event in Switzerland. Ian, our local Canadian Longines brand representative handed me this beautiful new release the moment we met […]
Longines Conquest VHP GMT L37284566 Watch Review
It’s always a challenge for watch enthusiasts to get good mechanical watches with moderate price tags and still be satisfied with all of its technicalities. This is why many Watch enthusiasts love to mull over the good old days when mechanical/tool watches had a quality that can be rarely found in recent watches. Although they […]