Longines Heritage Legend Diver (No Date) Watch Review - Their Best Diver & Reissue So Far?

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Today I review the aptly named Legend Diver from Longines. This watch packs a hell of a punch, and combines a cool history, elegant vintage styling, solid quality and a modest price tag, so it's no surprise that it's a cult classic. In this video I take a look at the no date version which is the rarer and more faithful of the modern reissues. Ref. L36744500
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@filmbymason7058 7 жыл бұрын

Just bought a vintage 1975 Timex Sprite and couldn't be happier! Your video inspired me to get one and I'm over the moon I came across this channel, keep up the great work! ✌️

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!!! Enjoy my friend and thank you for sharing that. When somebody is happy with a good vintage pick up, I'm happy and it inspires me greatly. Best regards, TGV

@frankieeisenberg6506 7 жыл бұрын

iTheMightyMase wear it in good health!

@Mohammedalyafeimusic 7 жыл бұрын

I have the one with date and I really love it.. actually it made a friend of mine who wears a Patek Philippe aquanaut ask me about it :D he also recommended it to another friend!! Now, about the lugs, we all know that this watch was designed in the 60s and at that time divers needed little space between the strap and the case to suit different & thicker diving straps. The great thing is that Longines kept it in the reproduced pieces .. So in my humble opinion it's an up side point of the watch to make me feel the need of the divers in the 60's. in all situations the watch is unbelievably comfortable and elegant in a reasonable price and huge remarkable watch box 😄

@gano54 7 жыл бұрын

I just love how your intros capture the spirit and essence of each watch. Keep up the good work!

@lodhini 7 жыл бұрын

Your intros are absolutely amazing!

@rwandarousey 7 жыл бұрын

i love it when watches have those decorated casebacks

@arturgarncarz3631 3 жыл бұрын

Rolex left the chat

@sbaddison 5 жыл бұрын

Regardless of the price, this is one of my very favourite pieces in my collection. So lovely to wear.

@tomj3372 7 жыл бұрын

What a BEAUTIFUL piece. One will be on my wrist this year! Thanks for another great review video TGV!

@davidstevenson5787 7 жыл бұрын

What a stunner. Thank you tgv for the amount of work you put into your channel. Can't get enough to feed my hunger for all things watch..

@bearclooneywatches4186 7 жыл бұрын

Another great intro, high quality review with lot of good information about actual watch, but also about history of the model and reflection on one great company. Great job Tristano and as always one BIG LIKE

@EddyWoon 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome intro! This Longines diver had a subtle charm and grace about it.

@KaviRammungal 7 жыл бұрын

Great intro and great channel. Been watching your videos for the last 6 months and enjoying every bit of it.

@jasongould405 6 жыл бұрын

Great review and insight to Longines history. Just purchased this only yesterday, on the their mesh strap version and I love it! Love your channel, best thing on telly. Jas.

@helmutoil 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you TGV, came across this chanel and you inspired me to appreciate the "Gentleman" side of my upbringing. I have a modest watch collection but its been reinvigorated with the watch straps you suggested, brilliant thank you.

@dennisschroder723 7 жыл бұрын

What an intro...WOW! The music, the pictures, simply amazing! You love what you are doing TGV, can recognize this in every single video. Keep up the great work. Best Regards from germany Dennis

@raffaelemolinari1600 3 жыл бұрын

Great Neil Young

@ronsteed 7 жыл бұрын

Tristano's channel is like an oasis. It has a person that is pleasant and happy, sharing something he really loves. As opposed to so much of the internet which is filled with upset and unhappy people talking about what they hate. Wish we could have more people like Tristano. Thanks for a great channel! (Great review BTW, keep it up!)

@gragrn 6 жыл бұрын

I bought one two days ago and I'm loving it. Great review TGV!

@QMusicUK 7 жыл бұрын

Really well shot! Enjoyed the video! Good work Tristan!

@1geckobros63 7 жыл бұрын

thanks to You I got it, I was looking for a vintage Diver, there were the Oris 65 and the Longines LHD which catched my eye, but when I saw it "in the flesh" at the dealership I couldn't resist 1 second. I have an 8 inch wrist so the lug size is perfect for me, thanks again for all your awesome reviews.

@richl9049 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual! Had the opportunity to pick up the no date version brand new years ago at a local AD for a discount and I did not bite at the time. Kicking myself since!

@JustinMiles17 7 жыл бұрын

The symmetry in that dial speaks to me. Great video T!

@liamfitzgerald9548 7 жыл бұрын

after watching your review and seeing the Legend diver in the top 20 under $2000 I went out an bought the date version today. keep up the good work. Cheers

@edwardryan3523 7 жыл бұрын

I have bought 3 Orients, a Seiko SKX, a Stowa, a Squale 1545, and a Sinn 104 after watching your videos. Thank you so much for your watch expertise. Bravo!!!

@jordub 7 жыл бұрын

Tudor Heritage Ranger 41!! I am falling in love with this watch and hoping for a review from my man TGV!

@deke.0139 7 жыл бұрын

The LLD!! Love it -- kudos for yet another outstanding review! That glossy dial really adds a sense of depth imo, and indeed, this one is a true strap monster. Btw, your intro game is on point sir -- impressive!!

@alexandrebesson217 7 жыл бұрын

Got the one with the date for 2 years now ... absolutely love it !!!

@tayyabpirzada146 7 жыл бұрын

Your intros are pure class

@DuyNguyen-fs3rs 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful watch and a very nice presentation. Thank you!

@daan584 7 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I looked up a review for the Legend Diver, and guess what! There it is! What amazing timing

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@jldigital777 7 жыл бұрын

Longines really hit a home run with this piece. Very classy and timeless. Excellent review 👍🏼

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, thank you John. Best regards, TGV

@philosofar 7 жыл бұрын

I have the one with the date on. Absolutely beautiful piece and I love it ! Great video !!

@vdbdg 6 жыл бұрын

I just got my no-date and love it. Thanks a lot for this video. Found mine near mint with the huge box and all documents for... LESS than a new date version! Got very lucky there.

@faizalf119 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos made me fell in love with horology world and I decided to take a plunge. While most people jump into the SKX bandwagon I fell in love with the green Orient Bambino (I love green so much) and decided to take a plunge by getting one pretty recently. I already thinking about getting an Alpinist or Ray Raven next. Keep up with the great videos TGV!

@rickmarsh571 7 жыл бұрын

Longines is certainly making a comeback! So popular in the 60s Beautiful watch,great review. Thank You TGV!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick :D Best regards, TGV

@Ballacha 3 жыл бұрын

the only divers in my collection are compressor style divers. i had a legend diver with date from 2016-2019 and now i have a ball engineer master ii gmt diver in my collection. i love the inner rotating bezel style so much. it just feels so satisfying seeing every functionality of the wathc housed under the crystal, rather than outside of it.

@NewingtonBoy 7 жыл бұрын

Another cracking video! Thanks for sharing the info!

@richardhemsley1868 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. I happen to have this very watch in my collection. I agree, the lugs are a little long, but the plus' far outweigh them. Kind Regards Ricardo

@zombiesneedluv21 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, and I really liked the intro!

@triples4good 7 жыл бұрын

TGV, great video. I must say, your video work is probably some of the best on KZfaq. Also I have to say I have learned so much from your videos.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, very kind of you to say. That really inspires me to do more. Best regards, TGV

@vyshnav5013 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the black PVD version of this watch and I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m planning to pair it with a tan leather strap

@formentor_03 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always. I really enjoy your work. I would love to see more videos and hear your opinion on Longines, specifically the Hydroconquest. Cheers!

@frankieeisenberg6506 7 жыл бұрын

TGV, I recently bought a men's Seiko 61-8019. I'm so excited for it to come in the mail! Ive been longing for a manual-wind men's Seiko.

@ricardocoloma-md 7 жыл бұрын

What an intro congratulations Tristano.

@tunokies 7 жыл бұрын

Great review once again TGV. This has to be one of the truest of the recent crop of re-issues. Love the super-compressor style double crowns with the cross hatch markings. Tried on the date version a few weeks ago, and it's nice. However, if a good vintage super-compressor comes along at the right time, I'd prefer to go for one of those. Brady straps, make great leather sailcloth straps like the one on this watch and I have one on a SNZH55 Fifty five fathoms mod i did a while back.

@wingwangtingtang 7 жыл бұрын

i like it its a diver without the massive case

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darryl, I agree with you, real shame but be then again, better for our wallets right ;-) Best regards, TGV

@wingwangtingtang 7 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry yes lol i was actually browsing online and found a site that offers vintage longines officers watches from as far back as 1915

@piotrkoxdziwko 3 жыл бұрын

@@wingwangtingtang its fake

@ernestkrajnc6412 7 жыл бұрын

Realy satisfied to see longines "back on the track"! I love their prestigious, gentle look!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ernest, well said and I totally agree. Best regards, TGV

@edubbbb2011 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Legend Diver in Rome and I love it. I do have a larger wrist so the lugs are no issue. And I agree that the date is well done and proportional to the other numbers. Appreciate your videos… I know I am a late commenter on this video. Ciao!

@anastasiosgiannakis5704 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Proud owner, years ago traded my omega planet ocean for this marvel and never looked back. Of course the true grail remains, a blancpain fifty fathoms or the original vintage longines legend diver back from the 60's. And the last dilema, to red black bay or not to, that is the question. Keep up the greatness...

@fantomas9240 7 жыл бұрын

A great re-issue as well : Alpina Seastrong, beautiful case and 48 mm lug to lug. A great alternative.

@WatchAddictionReviews 5 жыл бұрын

love this watch , def on the bucket list great intro

@ustradingdiary 7 жыл бұрын

what a beauty. one of the best watch in this year releases

@Jacob-bz6lf 7 жыл бұрын

great intro TGV!

@erapago 7 жыл бұрын

As much as I appreciate complications, there's just something perfectly elegant of a time only watch. Great piece.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Very well said and excellent point. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@bushfriend2718 5 жыл бұрын

Tristano i just bought this model and so far it’s amazing.

@tubulo 7 жыл бұрын

really well done review!

@jimmylevoir2195 7 жыл бұрын

great video and a spectacular watch from longines. keep up the good work!!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy :D Best regards, TGV

@Kiwi_Dad 7 жыл бұрын

wow love that face, and the cool lume, so nice. looks mint on the wrist to. what a sweet Sunday treat, nice review. also my seiko solar chronograph arrived yesterday, after falling in love with it from your review (must've watched it 10x) immediately put a classic divers rubber strap on it, and I just can't get over how much I love it. Will be ordering a nato for it next. Cheers for all your hard work, very grateful.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shae especially for the support and kind words So glad to hear about your seiko, enjoy it and wear it with pride. Best regards, TGV

@Kiwi_Dad 7 жыл бұрын

Mate, you are definitely the best at what you do. #pureclass.

@ryanmanak4129 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch

@bubbab7792 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful intro TGV.

@peterblomme2007 7 жыл бұрын

Love the intro, as always :)

@robr.3679 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of "Dead Man". Great soundtrack! I just received a NATO strap from Wrist Candy.... so so so much more comfortable than the stock strap that was on my Laco DC-3. Thanks for the recommendation! Keep up the great work! V/r, Rob

@bgjr2304 5 ай бұрын

Oooh man. I knew when I heard Neil Young's Dead Man score, I was in for a treat. Great video

@MrTeopantli 6 жыл бұрын

man that intro is so incredible! are those single coil pickups with reverb, a little grit for overdrive and some delay? badassery in sound!!!....never thought that would work so well with the amazing visuals.

@_PGleo86 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of my grail watches; love the way it wears, looks, feels... great review! Now you just have to hit my other grail, the Strela Cosmos chronograph ;)

@TheWayofGrace89 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE the dateless look. Brilliant!

@Themcpressure 7 жыл бұрын

Love my LLD!! great piece and yes is a strap monster for sure!

@atarian345 7 жыл бұрын

Nice use of the Deadman soundtrack in the intro. I always loved that movie.

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Very well spotted, you know your cinema! Thank you POE, Best regards, TGV

@LordSteven00 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review! I don't think Longines as a brand gets enough love. I was really enamored with the look of this watch. Usually I'm not fond of shiny watches. This one is really gorgeous I must say!

@karisttran3525 7 жыл бұрын

At 17:14 heard look like Vietnamese languages !!! Xin chao TGV , your style of reviews and introduces are so cool , i like it !!!

@stevstomatoe6456 7 жыл бұрын

I love the intro!

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve :D Best regards, TGV

@funwithturtles6844 7 жыл бұрын

Imagine, in the sixties and Longines built a diver with two crowns. It was definitely a challange to guarantee high water resistance with two holes in the watch case. Amazing! I wish they would try adding color to the inner bezel - in that case, the watch would easy jump on my "watch list".

@Bolumka 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you’ll get to review the new 36mm version someday, perfect size for the smaller wristed guys like us!

@benj4116 7 жыл бұрын

Verry good video, thank you for sharing your passion

@silverstacker8282 7 жыл бұрын

Love it!!! And very timely might I add! 🐎

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

haha, indeed, thank you sir! :D Best regards, TGV

@the5oclockhour60 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's because I have an 8" wrist, but my No Date fits like it was made for me...And I love the long lugs...A very unique and elegant look. A true vintage feel without all the vintage hassles...

@stevenuk 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review!

@blackcatsarenopussies 4 жыл бұрын

Great choice for the intro music. Dead man, Neil Young. You're collecting good points in my book 🍺

@Claus-L.Mueller 7 жыл бұрын

Hi TGV, Very nice example of a vintage inspired watch that give you the look of the old one but with a modern movement and other components. If there would a be version with a 6 o'clock date, I would consider the watch for myself. Best regards, Claus

@KDL917 7 жыл бұрын

I really hate the term "influencer" but you definitely are some kind of horological influencer 😂 I didn't care for this watch until I saw this review. You are doing the lord's work, TGV. 🙌🏼😂

@visiblemode 5 жыл бұрын

I did care about the watch before, but his careful, thoughtful overview, really cemented that. I adore this channel. It’s the anti-watch-bro destination, where really insightful, and intelligent commentary makes 20-30 mins fly by.

@tieganscott1986 7 жыл бұрын

these intros get me every time

@kristenburnout1 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, and a beautiful watch! Man, I wish my wrists were larger. So many watches are out of the question for me, as 46mm lug to lug is roughly my limit, and it's difficult to find almost any watch with any smaller dimension, even the smallest hamiltons are larger than that.

@tanck7238 7 жыл бұрын

Hi TGV, thank you for the video...really love it. I have been following your channel since 2016.I have learned a lot of things from your video....keep up the great job. For your info, i have purchased my first ROLEX yesterday which is brand new one. The model is EXPLORER 2. I really enjoy wearing it especially the blue lum. Hope to see more videos from your channel. Regards, from cktan.

@timschubardt 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love the intro.:)

@marcgaudiosi3508 7 жыл бұрын

Another great review mate... and another cool intro 😎 When's the next state of the collection? Thanks again and keep up the good work. Best regards, Marc

@angelonicolatos7691 7 жыл бұрын

Got one 4 weeks ago, have small wrists but lugs just a perfect fit. Looks great on a Colareb green Venezia or green MN strap. Great video Tristan

@wingy72 5 жыл бұрын

What is your wrist size if you don't mind sharing?

@terrycharles1299 7 жыл бұрын

love your vids!!

@eyalb7728 7 жыл бұрын

My first watch was the Heritage love it Great job Thank you Eyal Banano

@theurbangentry 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eval, Best regards, TGV

@petershallis2294 7 жыл бұрын

I think you put it very well when you used the word "restrained" what a wonderful, simple and crisp design. A shame about the price premium for the no date..

@ScottyBennitone 7 жыл бұрын

I love inner rotating bezels . so awesome.

@richardstevens8839 7 жыл бұрын

Love it .. though am more inclined to go for the 1967 Chronogrpah Diver, great review and great choice...

@mantykarhu 4 жыл бұрын

The rotating bezel font doesn't go well with the dial font for me, but at least it's a faithful reissue. Really intriguing piece, though, for sure. Another great review TGV!

@carlosdelacadiz6658 4 жыл бұрын

Longines heritage pieces are beautiful. Great brand!

@geoffbyrne7203 6 жыл бұрын

After a look for an older heritage diver i couldnt find one that would post to bermuda. So i had to give up & get a new one. I went with a mesh braclet wich i must say goes well with the retro look & feel.

@simonepusceddu44 7 жыл бұрын

wonderful watch to own every day. Complimenti tgv

@marcusdoling7698 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. I'd love you to do a comparison with this and the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 40mm

@sirlonewolf816 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I have a small wrist and therefore intend to purchase the 36mm version.

@lg362 7 жыл бұрын

that intro music sounds really cool :)

@cjcar63 7 жыл бұрын

Discontinued? AAAHHHGG! Great video as always though ; )

@davec1004 7 жыл бұрын

A bit of a Marmite watch for me. Love the size as i have larger wrists but not a fan of the hands or the by-directional bezel. Nice review as always my friend.

@jpbernie72 4 жыл бұрын

People complain about the size of the watch but they stayed true to the original. Basically, in an era where larger watches are acceptable, you people are complaining about something that is historically accurate and innovative.

@Audittr2108 7 жыл бұрын

Nice to see another Longines. Here in the UK, wherever you see a jewellers selling Longines they tend to also have Tag Heur with a big flashy display meaning the Longines tends to get overlooked. Much rather have a Longines.

@Audittr2108 7 жыл бұрын

Quite!