Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection
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Longines have bided their time in launching a comprehensive line of wrist-ready pilot watches that are suited to any occasion. While their historical contributions in aviation can’t be ignored, working alongside gargantuan names such as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and Philip Van Horn Weems, the Heritage lineup of watches that Longines have sold for years are undoubtedly niche. The vintage-accurate style is a boon for a lot of collectors, but the average watch enjoyer generally just needs something that will seamlessly blend in with whatever they’re wearing, and in that sense, the Spirit range truly captures the "spirit" of what those early pilot watches were - legible, reliable, and suited to their era.
Now, there’s a healthy variety of Spirit watches available in a range of sizes, materials, and dial colours, ensuring that customers have plenty of options in finding their self-expression within the collection. The details and finishing of these watches is really what sets them apart from the competition of daily-wear watches, with a dial that just keeps rewarding you the closer you look. For a deeper dive into the world of the Longines Spirit, along with some drool-worthy macro shots, check out this video breakdown.
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Thanks Andrew. Just purchased the 40mm titanium. Late to the party but I watched this twice and fell in love. Great work.
The good thing regarding the titanium option, is that it omits the date window, and has a number three numeral. This keeps the symmetry dead right.
An awesome looking watch.
Totally agree
Excellent timing and great video. I"m getting the titanium one just after Christmas. Happy holidays everyone!
How do you like it? I'm eyeing one up at the moment
Between these, the Conquest/Hydro line, and the Heritage line.. Longines is wrecking shop. I love it!
40mm Titanium is an absolute stunner!
Agreed. The domed saffire crystal really pops the face and hands.
This is a really gorgeous looking watch. Longines have always been on my radar.
Yes, and Spirit is right in their sweet spot.
The no date is SO clean, I can’t stand the half 3 on the other version
Super super clean - Black Bay Fifty-Eight clean
I really commend Longines for not taking the cheap route with the titanium model. By that I mean their decision to use grade 5 titanium vs grade 2. Not only is it harder, it looks more like steel!
The titanium is beautiful. A possible addition to my collection
The titanium one (with a black nato) is the most handsome & masculine watch I've ever seen to date 🔥
I was lusting after the iwc spitfire, but now I’m all over this 👍🏻😊
Thanks for the review. I purchased the Longines Spirit 40mm in blue this past spring. I love the blue color and blue leather strap, but I really like the titanium without the date. I would prefer that if watches are going to have a date, keep the face symetric and put the date at the 6 o'clock position.
Come on Santa, bring it home!
The Longines Spirit Titanium is a really awesome timepiece. I loved the look of the original stainless steel version, but after seeing the beautiful no date symmetrical dial on the titanium, I'll have to dig deeper into my wallet now. I'll be getting the 42mm version for my birthday present to myself in a few months. Perfect for my 19cm wrist. Actually has shorter lugs than my old Pulsar chronograph from 2005. Hardly a problem, as they're curved over the wrist in any case.
Did you end up getting the Spirit Titanium? If so, what are your thoughts as an owner?
you got me interested in longines. well done andrew! 👏🏻
Pleasure mate
I bought the blue dial and love it...but my eyes do wander towards the Ti model sometimes..those gold accents!
I also have the blue, but must admit the titanium looks great
I have the 40 mm version in steel. I have to say that I tried the 37 mm 3 weeks ago and I prefer the 40 mm even I have a small wrist. My explanation:
It is an aviation style timepieces so you can wear it on the sleeve of your jacket as well on a nice NATO. I don't agree with small cases in aviation watches. You take it for this reason. Also the crown is bigger and more impressive, it has screw down crown and the 37 not, blasted hands in 40 mm and polished in 37 mm version. All in all I prefer the 40 mm version!
That video capture and demonstration is next level .. really excellent
This watch is nice but the blue 40mm on leather is still the best looking IMO. One of the best blues on the market. Light, dressy, sporty, etc.
Thanks for this in depth video, phenomenal camera/lighting work, and a great review. The footage was great. The Titanium model has me really interested, and it's on my consideration list for a big birthday purchase for next year, due to so many things you called out - the anthracite, the gilt, red tipped seconds, and the Titanium all just gel together so well. It reminds me of the Black Bay 58, but somehow with more personality. I do want to try it on, though I'm not overly worried about the lack heft. I have worn the Tudor Pelagos (also on my contender list), and found the weight of that to be wonderful. I don't mind a bit of heft, but also find myself not wanting a heavy watch.
Great review, visually is great, content-wise great, wonderful.
Thank you, very kind
My favorite beautiful brand that I have served for 23 years
l bought this watch today. you make me buy it. thank you : )
I never saw this video. That no date is gorgeous. Great production.
Beautiful
Glad they do it wit and without date, really dislike that useless (unless you have amnesia) complication. Beautiful watch, thanks 👍🏻
I've owned this watch with the black dial, build quality is very very close to Omega. Its a stunning watch. The only thing I disliked about it was the diamonds at the hour markers, if they make another version without them I will buy this watch again.
Great review Andrew! Would love to see an updated video about your opinion on the 37mm model. I think it stacks up perfectly as a competitor for the bb58!
Cheers!
Am I getting wrong, or, you did improve the quality of the camera/images? Cause this video, to me, look much better than the others..By the way, very beautiful Longines!!
Thank you, our cameraman / legend Marcus did upgrade his gear, glad you can tell!
Yes the no date is a stunner
I thought one of your favourites was the Tag aquaracer Ti. That's equally as light.
Fellow Aussie here. Can you tell me about the AR coating on the topside of the sapphire. My concern is, that with some use it may flake off and present poorly. I have observed this in other brands, somewhat on the cheaper end of the spectrum.
Yes, bad...
Loving the no date titanium.. but why the male 1st center link? Anyway, great video, thanks
Beautiful. Please sell a 38/36mm version for small wrists
Excellent idea.
I'd buy a 36-38mm titanium version in a heartbeat!
wish this smaller
Spirit should always been a no date, or at least 6 O’clock date.
Just wish they had a no date version in stainless steel. With silver hour markers and hands etc on the dial. Not a lover of the gold. Plus I'm like you, like to feel it there so think titanium would be too light
Tried but the lugs at the end were sharp when I tried it. It scratched me, so it’s a no. The quality have to be better
If only they offered this in 37mm! The anthracite dial is only available in the 40 & 42mm versions. Why???
Struggling to pick one out of this two, is the Titanium one worth 25% more expensive than the green one?
Pretty light and comfy and a tough / accurate spec
COOL SPIRIT!
I really prefer the 40mm date version.
Champ of a watch
Massive champ
Wow im back onboard the Longines Train (Plane?)
Haha - vehicle
I just wish there was a titanium with that green dial!
But there is also hamilton khaki field automatic in 38 mm with the same general appearance&versatility at 500$. 🤷🏻♂️
There certainly is, though not comparable movement accuracy.
@@TimeandtidewatchesH10 movement is really well regulated by Hamilton, although not COSC certified. Mine is +0.8 spd. And it seems the majority of the online reports fall
This is much much more refined.
@@MillerVanDotTV For 500$, I am fine with the level of refinement.
I love the titanium 40 mm spirit, but unfortunately I can't buy it due to the crazy 49 mm lug to lug.
My wrist is to skinny.
Please longines! make on in 38 mm and lug to lug 46 mm. Please!
I don't understand the point of making the lugs so long.
Totally agree. It ruins an otherwise beautiful watch.
Chicks like to compare
I hesitate between this and tudor
Which one have you ended up? And why? Thanks
Beautiful watch and great review. Strongly considering the 40mm version in black. It would be helpful to know the size of your wrist. My wrist is 7 inches (about 50 or 51mm wide) so wondering if the lug to lug on the 40 mm would wear well.
Yes it'll be good. I have 7.5 inch wrists and the 42 worked well on me as did the 40 when I looked at them.
The lugs just kill it for me. I’m on the fence with the 5 stars as well. Other than that, beauty watch.
Longines continue to build excellent watches in modern days. However, they're all seems to be designed for the larger wrist.
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Saber tooth lugs. LMFAO
This seems like a great daily watch by the specs but I can’t get past the five stars and ancient winged logos. The five stars remind of local police chiefs in the news with five stars on their collar. Unless you’re a real five star general, don’t wear five stars. As for their winged logo, it looks like a space ship from a 1930’s Flash Gordon serial. I much prefer the no-logo dials on the Longines Heritage Classic line. If they only had 100m water resistance and screw down crown…
No 38mm for small wrists. Too bad
Longines long lug length is inexplicable. Not sure why they insist on such long lugs on their offerings which makes it overhang on most normal wrists.
Titanium 37mm with Fabric strap. A beater. Bad looking steel bracelet. No 40 mm.
Those really look great! But please Longines, get rid of those ridiculous five stars... I don't know why exactly but it looks like a chinese watch brand that is trying to be something special thanks to five stars on the dial... for me this ruins these otherwise really sharp looking watches!
What an absolute waste with the ridiculously long lugs. It look worse wth the bracelet option. On strap it looks less obvious.
Long jeans…. Long lugs……. Beautiful timepieces but they are losing business making watches that can only be worn on larger wrists.
Please prepare and then read off a script next time, especially when it is an edited video and not a live review in real time.
That's one way to do it - you can't please everyone mate, this was a bit of both, Spontaneous intro, then scripted VO for the footage. Thanks for the feedback.
@@Timeandtidewatches The VO was scripted? I honestly couldn't tell. The VO was the part I was referring to actually. The flow was rather disjointed with too much stuttering, and felt like you were just saying what came to mind. But I respect that you responded to criticism in a professional manner rather than take offense like some other channels.
Swatch Group watch 🤢
So is Omega…
Perfect dial design and case size ruined by long, out-of-proportion lug length.
Hence the sabre tooth - isn't a deal breaker for me, but to each their own - Andrew