Drop Dead Gorgeous - The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph Automatic L2.830.4.93.0

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Drop Dead Good Gorgeous - The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph Automatic L2.830.4.93.0
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@GraceJesseandCats Жыл бұрын

In Asia, Longines is really respected as a watch brand, epically in China and South Korea. Because it was one of the first watch manufacturers that launched to Asian markets. Back in the WWII period, a lot of Swiss watches were imported and issued to officials and military officers in Korea, like IWC, Eterna and Enicar, and of course, Longines. Longines were mostly issued to higher rank officials. That's what I heard, but probably true. You can still find a lot of old vintage posters of Longines, some of them are pockets watches. And also from what I heard, the brand was positioned as an alternative to PPs back in the 30s to 50s. Until the Japanese stepped in and......well......

@kroy2121 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chronograph. Great review! More Longines please :)

@lukewalker1051 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece. My father wore a Longines and so the brand has sentimental value to me. I have his watch in my watch box and always see it when putting on another watch. Longines have always had great design language. Great brand with storied history.

@tredici72 Жыл бұрын

Same here, I have my grandfather’s Longines Sports Chief in my watch box and I occasionally wear it as a dress watch, it’s a nice timepiece with a minimalistic silvered dial and no date.

@jodysilvia2 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch, it's very attractive.

@duanephillips2343 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chronograph - thanks for showing. I love dual register chronos.

@cosmodoc Жыл бұрын

Longines is still underrated. I have 4 of them and they are incredibly accurate, including my 66 year old one, which still runs at +2 seconds a day!!

@RedwoodAggie Жыл бұрын

It is odd we don't see more Longines video review coverage, something I wish was rectified.

@michaelj8793 Жыл бұрын

The solid case back is a deal breaker for me Other than that I love it Thanks for sharing another beauty my friend 👍

@stephengarratt8027 Жыл бұрын

Was very close to buying this a couple of years ago, it's a beautiful piece.

@berare777 Жыл бұрын

I love Longines !👍

@nedflanders3769 Жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely gorgeous. You may have just sold me a watch..

@khronokraze Жыл бұрын

Always looked this one. Love the color combination

@davidelliott948 10 ай бұрын

Great looking watch!

@jan77usz Жыл бұрын

Beauty

@efenli Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Nice Watch introduce by Watch Chris 👍👍👍

@ScottAlanAnderson Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@johnjuarez8005 Жыл бұрын

In 2003 I bought a Rolex Sub in Grand Cayman for 3300.00 USD. Times have changed.

@carloandyanne7019 Жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing this watch for about a year. Have to pay my debts first before investing this one

@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын

i wouldnt mind having one

@brandonjzorn1620 Жыл бұрын

I believe the reason Longines, does not get a lot of coverage, is that they are a established brand, and those of us who have collected for a while know of Longines, and which models and references we want. So doing videoes on them, is not really needed. Longines is 200 years old. It is kind of like a base 911 Carrera 2. Most of the people who get one, already know what it is.

@chrisgrieves1468 Жыл бұрын

Stunning watch and nicely presented, Chris. Longines does lack for coverage but they still sell twice as many watches as Rolex :) Makes them a more relevant brand for most people, especially as they cost much less. Another chronograph beauty from them is the Big Eye which I enjoy immensely and wears a bit smaller than this even if it is actually a bit bigger (7750 based). Not sure on the finishing quality comparison with Grand Seiko. My Spring Drive watch is quite a step up from these. That said. for a balance of quality, heritage and price, Longines can't be beat.

@btmontres1423 Жыл бұрын

Nice review on this great looking watch. I think the movement is a modular chrono so the subdial tracking the minutes may not switch over in synch with the chrono seconds hand. Looks great with a tuxedo dial but the lugs seem to be quite long. The profile also shows a tall architecture above the pushers but the modular construction, long lugs, and aesthetic above the pushers are IMHO the only negatives. Pluses are great balance on use of blues, blacks, and cream...I think this is stunning; execution of design that looks to be punching well above its price; and great attention to the dial with different hands for the running seconds and minutes subdials (also see the polished bevels around the sundials, and restrained use of only "Longines" on the dial; love the confidence this imparts). Take a step back and I am seeing thoughtful attention to detail and love that creates balance and timestamps this piece as a 1930s homage from which it came.

@chriswatchreviews4752 Жыл бұрын

Drooling.....

@Nuclear__HS 11 ай бұрын

Hey there, The reason this didn't get a lot of coverage, though there were some articles on places like Hodinkee and ABlogToWatch (if I recall correctly), is because after Longines announced it (along with the non-chronograph Tuxedo Small-Seconds version) it wasn't available for purchase for months. So long in fact, they actually removed it from their website for a period. Even after it became available again, it was still very sparse and all the hype for it had died. Not to mention the price is a little high (3400$ as of writing) compared to some of their own chronographs. i.e. The Big Eye in steel (3000$), the Record Heritage Chrono (which has the same movement, is COSC certified, gold plated applied numerals, and has a display caseback -- 3125$) even if the Tuxedo dial is GORGEOUS. Source: Wanted one the moment they were announced, and tried to hunt one down for nearly a year without success. Ended up with the Record Heritage Chrono instead.

@gregorygoldbarth7464 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review thank you. FYI, when pronouncing the company name, the S is silent. Swiss company with a French pronunciation.

@mrenovatio3739 Жыл бұрын

Hodinkee reviewed this ages ago, together with the non-chrono sector dial version. Longines is one of the highest selling brands, so I wouldn't call it underrated. Size is a bit too big for the style of watch. Worth getting when it gets to $2,000 or under on the 2nd hand market. Overpriced at $3,300.

@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын

I think the Longines brand is very popular just maybe not so much in the US. They have an incredible history and a back catalogue that is truly huge. This model is a prime example of using that heritage but with modern day production and a finish that is arguably above its price point. Although this piece is not for me I do like it and appreciate the design. If I could make a suggestion for another Longines or two to review take a look at the 3 hander Tuxedo and the Sector Dial watches. For an easy to read chronograph I would also suggest the BIgEye (OK it's a tad Picasso but really is super easy to read at a glance, heavily modified Valjoux 7753with a column wheel within). For value for money for the number of complications the Master Collection Annual Calendar L2.673.4.78.3 would be very hard to beat. Many thanks for sharing.

@DrWatch-fq3tf Жыл бұрын

I really like this one and the sector dial, but a snap on case back ......really Longines?

@j1d7s Жыл бұрын

Really nice, too bad it does not have a sapphire case back, I really like to see the movement, especially chronograph movements since they have a lot going on.

@Ricky.913 Жыл бұрын

Very nice watch Chris. Longines is an awesome brand indeed. Too bad their GMTs are 42

@kw.7142 Жыл бұрын

I love everything about this watch, except the side profile. The bezel section plus the sapphire is about same thickness as the mid case, which proportionally looks really strange to me.

@daniel_anthony_k 11 ай бұрын

I like Longines, particularly the Dolce Vita & Heritage Chronograph but....saying they have the same or better finishing than Grand Seiko is hard to defend. GS applies a black polish (by hand!) for each case in addition to other polishing techniques for the case flanks and bracelets. Longines offers almost exclusively high polished cases.

@user-gs3me1lc6r Ай бұрын

I like

@chi1057 Жыл бұрын

The hands are very difficult to see, plus there doesn't seem enough difference between the length of them.

@daveho852 9 ай бұрын

isn’t the movement too noisy ? 😢

@juve1196 8 ай бұрын

Just an FYI, Longines is pronounced without the final "S". You can't really know it if you don't speak French or did not inform yourself, but considering how many times you pronounce it, I thought I would let you know :)

@sailgears Жыл бұрын

Nice vtg looking watch BUT for this money you can buy a better one - Longines Spirit Automatic Chronograph Blue Dial Steel L3.820.4.93.6

@thewholecut Жыл бұрын

It’s really nice but the size puts me off. The case is too large and too thick.

@watchnerds Жыл бұрын

I think you should see this in person. I would buy this in a heart beat if I got the money. But they really need to put a nice bracelet with this, most probably the sector bracelet would be perfect for this, otherwise the strap bring the watch down. I guess with such movement (column wheel, vertical clutch, silicon hairspring, 60h power reserve) and also such dial and steel hands that are beveled/blued, they might cheapen out the strap that came with it.