One of the Most Attractive Heritage Dive Watches - Longines Legend Diver Review
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These days, the market is flooded with "heritage reissue" and "vintage-inspired" watches, but it wasn't always this way. The Longines Legend Diver has been around since 2007 and is still one of the most attractive heritage dive watches on the market. In this video, we'll do a complete review of the Longines Legend Diver Date to see how it stacks up in the now-crowded retro dive watch space.
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I can not reply neutral, here a fanboy of the brand. There is no one better. I own two Longines watches and i will not hesitate to get a third one. Do not forget the brand was in 1833 alive and still exist today. Kings of time. ⏱
I agree. Own 2 as well and looking in a 3rd, this or the Spirit, have the Hyrdroconquest and VHP GMT. Amazing timepieces, superb quality, for the price compared to others and the history.
@@user-rm2lz1pq4e I have the conquest vhp gmt also. Others say the dial is superb.
Do you want a better finished watch? Only check Omega, and discover that between and under the lugs are well polished.
No spot is forgotten, typical Omega. Ok, it’s another price range, albeit no patek philippe level. Co-Axial movement technology.
@@tarquesh I looked at Omega and Tudor (though Ive been considering the 1926 since it's in the same price range as Longines) as well, like Longines better and the finish is amazing, comparable to the other 2 if not better in my humble opinion. The Conquest VHP GMT so far is better than the reviews and video led me to believe, such a wonderful timepiece, the technology and is the perfect travel watch.
@@user-rm2lz1pq4e Battery change for my Conquest in not a year.
So i bought another watch.
They gave me a long lifetime battery change for my Conquest. When i am at the shop, i buy a Frederique Constant. Nice watches!
Reported for being too high quality for CZcams
This watch is absolutely beautiful. IMO its the best vintage inspired dive watch you can get, I even prefer it to the Black Bay (which I own). It's so unique and stunning, and could even be used as a dress watch. It kind of reminds me a little bit of a Speedmaster as well at first glance, especially on a brown leather strap.
I wear mine on a brown leather strap and it really suits it.
I do like an inner rotating bezel, this is a really tasteful piece.
I got one five years ago & fit & finish cant beat it. Not only that it goes with anything be it formal or casual never looks out of place & always catches the eye of a lot of watch people .
Longines watches are just superb, boasting both elegance and heritage
I just received my Legend Diver with the black nylon strap. It is a great looking watch. Classy and elegant. I love the pale yellow on black. Plus, I got it online for way under retail. Win win. Getting a ton of complements. Such a unique, classy piece. I really couldnt be happier.
I bought the 36mm a few months back.... I absolute love it! I have. 6 1/2 inch wrist and it fits perfectly, the longer lugs give the watch more presence on the wrist. Great review 👍
I have the 36mm, looks great on a green nato and it's a really under appreciated piece.
Longines generally look retro, even some of the new ones. I personally dont mind.
I adore the way they integrated dive bezel into the face. It really opens it up. It's quite a busy face, with large markers and digits, but it feels so spacious and light. Fantastically designed piece.
When I saw an ad for the bronze version on IG I immediately fell in love. I am not the biggest fan of dive watches, I feel that they look somewhat too sporty for my taste. This one is very tasteful and classy however.
One of the most distinctive divers out there. I don't see it as comparable to more common designs like the BB.
Agreed. Not a direct option of this style from another brand at this price. Very different style than a BB
Christopher Ward c65 supercompressor comes to my mind. Also a diver with an 'inner' bezel and some retro vibes. I like them both and can´t decide which one I would like. Maybe the legend diver in bronze.
It’s like a JLC homeage.
I owned one..... I'm extremely surprised the level of finishing & the attention to details is amazing at this price point. The watch wear extremely comfortable & a tad more weight on the wrist (which I really like it). The mesh shark bracelet is seriously awesome! One of the best I ever seen. In short I do owned timepieces with higher price point but the Longines League Diver easy on par with them. I cant say how much I love it..... try it u will only ask yourself, why u didnt try is earlier. Great review Teddy!
Thank you for sharing your personal experience of the piece. I think this will be helpful for others to see.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Not at all..... is based purely on how I feel wearing it.
Longings needs more recognition for making watches that are quality and affordable
Not that affordable but yeah they are great!
Longines, is my favorite watch brand. I own seven different Longines watches in my collection. As an avid Scuba Diver, I own a Longines HydroConquest Dive Watch which I love. I do not own a Longines Legend Diver watch at this time. I do love the design, however as an environmental Scuba Diver, ocean explorer, and as a scientist concerned about the environment and overfishing of our oceans, I would like to see Longines make a redesign change on the elegant Diver image on the caseback of the watch. I would like to see the harpoon removed from the diver’s hands and/or a new design of a more environmentally friendly diver on the caseback. So the diver does not appear to enter the ocean as a hunter, ready to hunt and kill aquatic life, but to appear as a diver entering the underwater world to explore the beauty of the natural environment and be respectful of all the fish living in their natural habitat. I have previously written Longines’s management and product development leader with this suggestion , even provided sketches as examples of a potential redesign of an environmentally-friendly looking diver. But, have never heard back. I love Longines, and as a Scuba Diver and ocean environmentalist, I hope one day Longines would consider my suggestion. I believe it would give the Longines Legend Diver watch a new and attractive look, and at the same time position Longines as a Dive Watch company concerned about the preservation of natural aquatic life in our oceans and waters of our planet. I would be happy to talk with someone from the company to further explain and discuss this topic. I have some thoughts to share regarding this.
I own the 42 with the mesh strap and absolutely love it. BUT. I bought it one month ago brand new from the boutique in NYC, and it stopped working last week. I had been winding it every morning, wearing it everyday, and taking very good care of it (no drops or impact damage) - even the folks at the boutique couldn't figure out what happened. I had to send it in for warranty service (6 week wait time) I am hoping it was just an unlucky fluke, but it did shake my confidence in the brand.
I've had mine for a year now and no issues. Yours must be a fluke. Wear it almost everyday. In the field for inspections and to my brothers wedding, Get the odd comment on it as its a shiny/bling piece in most lighting situations. For a company with this history, the quality and finish and at the price cannot be beat, looks even better in person. Like Teddy says this watch is in its own niche.
@@user-rm2lz1pq4e yeah it was! Since the servicing I’ve had no issues and I wear the watch several times a week now. Just an unlucky mechanical error I guess!
@@charlierauh8011can you move the bezel while underwater? Or does it have to be dry to unscrew the bezel crown.
Actually I have been saving for the 36mm Legend Diver. Hopefully it would be mine for my next birthday
Gud luck......wear it wid pride
Let us know the Lug to Lug when u get it plz.
I love mine. I actually stopped wearing anything else. Extremely classy yet durable. I would not swap it for literally anything. I was thinking about the JLC memovox as an upgrade but no. I think this longines just got me for life.
There's a bronze case variant too, without a date complication. Stunning piece. And when you factor in the relative "affordability", this isn't a watch you can go wrong with. Brilliant
Good to see the Legend gets some love. The 2nd mechanical watch I ever bought. The 1967 Heritage Chrono is also stunning!
Oh man, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Haha happy to help 🙌🏻
Spotted this one a few weeks ago and have already begun saving for it. This one and the Flagship Heritage.
save for a Tudor black bay in house movement, a breitling superocean heritage 2, or a tudor pelagos in house movement don't buy longines shitters!!! 😎
@@kingadjust5422 The Breitling is on my interest list for sure.
@@kingadjust5422 Not sure why you think Longines is shitty, but at least from my experience the movement (modified 2892-A2) has been reliable, serviceable and accurate. IMO for that price range it's difficult to beat Longines
I was joking about longines they're amazing watches 😎👍
@@kingadjust5422 Its all up to taste really. I like the classic look that most Longines watches have. Very tasteful.
I've had one of these for about 3 years and I'm still in love with its beautiful, vintage looks.
A Supercompressor AND and Longine?! I'm sold!! 😍
Thanks for sharing this great looking vintage-like version.
I know I'm over a year late in my comment but I stumbled on this video while I was looking for "THE" Longines watch to add to my roster.
Must get one but is this one it?
This is "THE" Longines watch, in my humble opinion. Had mine for a year now and wear it with almost everyday. Goes great for more dressy situations as it is bling/shiny, the lugs have a little twinkle in most lighting, great for casual use. Stands out as the odd person has made a comment or watch people will ask what it is. The quality is better in person, very well made watch for this price range and the Milanese bracelet is the cherry on top.
The LLD is one of the most gorgeous vintage inspired/reissue pieces ever made. But the watch is ruined by those gigantic lugs, which make this watch wear like a 44mm (which is why I ended up having to sell mine). Longines would sell truckloads of these if they brought down the case size and shortened those ridiculous lugs. The 36mm model is not an alternative; it wears too small and uses the terrible ETA2000 movement
fyi, according to their website, the 36mm now houses an L592 movement.
As someone who owns the 36mm, I wholeheartedly adore this watch. It has some quirks though.
And honestly because of the internal black bezel it's a more practical option over the Rolex Explorer
36mm is on the top of my list!
I didn't think I wanted a compressor style watch.. until now. Great review. I think Longines are definitely on the way up. I'm warming to the brand more.
Hey Teddy! I just received my Legend Diver 36 on February and I am loving every single detail of this watch. I bought it with the bracelet and I have pretty hairy arms and so far my hairs are intact hehe. The bracelet is super comfortable, it ajusts perfectly to the wrist and, in the case of this 36mm model, the watch feels light!
I was not sure if I would buy the 42 or the 36 and I can tell that I am very happy that I have chosen the 36 version, it wears like a 38 and the lugs don't over hang. I truly believe that this watch can be a one watch collection, super versatile, you can wear it with a suit at the office with the bracelet or a black leather strap and on the weekends at the beach with friends.
Thank you for this comment! Given the internal bezel the 36 should wear a bit larger or at least appear so. That is the one issue with smaller divers with externally rotating bezels, it makes the watch appear very small. Enjoy the watch!
@@TeddyBaldassarre I also have a question that I would like to know your opinion. When I was wondering if I should get the 42 or the 36, I tried to find both on store to see it in person and see how would fit and I have never found the 36 and some dealers didnt even know the existence of the 36. Then I read a lot of blogs, a lot User Generated Content from reddit and there was a "theory" that the production of the 36 was discontinued because of poor sales and the other theory was that they made just a few units... What do you know/think about this?
I would have loved to see a 38 or 39mm in this model.
Hey friend, would you know the Lug to Lug on ur 36mm?
@@torrolindsey3459 sure, the lug to lug is 45mm
Loving milanese bracelets coming back
Love the Legend Diver 42mm. The design and quality of the watch is great. A truly lovely Longines.
The horns are sharp and long - the full polished case and bezel are beautiful but gets scratched easily though
Longines is a great brand with some great calibers. Just love this Legend Diver
This has always been one of my favorite Longines model !!
Absolutely love the bezel rotation. I can see this being a strap monster watch too! Very nice. Sadly the 42mm is too large for my liking and 36mm just a touch too small. May look bigger I guess considering the lug to lug.
Looking at the Legend Diver while struggling to save up for the Dan Henry 1970, well...
I saw this in the window of a jeweller last weekend and it looked amazing in person 🔥 🔥 🔥 the official press shots didn't do it justice
I believe this will be my next watch. Thanks for another outstanding review.
Thanks God they have released the bronze versión without date. My next watch. Whenever I can...
For me, both the Rado and the Oris have far and better lume on the hands. The best part of the Longines is that case with the double crowns. Especially the one in bronze.
I love the looks of this watch - and I don't like many dive watches. The green/bronze version is definitely on my "will own" list!
I have it and it is strap monster. It can be utilitarian, casual or dressy depending on your mood. The black strap that comes with the watch is a bit underwhelming, so, one more reason to try multiple combinations.
Went into my local fancy jeweller today looking for something else, which unfortunately wasn't in stock. While looking around at all of the other offerings from Breitling, Tudor, Tag Heuer, and Grand Seiko, this watch was the one that really stopped me in my tracks. I may have to switch gears a little, as the one I was looking for might take a while...
I really like it! If I could find one used at secondary market prices, I’d do it
I know this may be frowned upon, but I picked up the Helson Hammerhead 42 which is a pretty close copy of the LLD, except it also has drilled lugs which is a nice addition and no date window which many have asked for on the LLD. It’s available with a miyota or eta auto movement.
It's a beautiful watch though the bracelet is a little incongruous. A dress diver? I'd definitely change that ! I think NATO straps or good quality rubber would be very suitable and of course a jubilee bracelet.
Gorgeous looking watch..really love Longines styling in so many ways. Think would look good on a French navy style webbing strap.
I was moments away from ordering a Spirit Zulu Time when I saw this beauty... just ordered one on the fabric strap because I didn't like the look of the bracelet... now I'm having second thoughts... the bracelet looks really good in this video!
Longines heritage line is simply amazing
Love the design. This is the rare case where an homage may be better than the original. If you can stomach an homage the Helson Hammerhead is compelling.
If you can find one! The original is a rarity, and the new version doesn't have the internal bezel.
I totally love this watch, only I hate the 30bar engraving on the clasp.
The Legend diver is beautiful 😍 I just prefer no date window like the skin diver
Fortunately I already own and enjoy the LLD👍🏻👍🏻🤩
Wish they would have gone the 40mm side of the house. But it's a nice watch.
Or 38/39
There are smaller versions available...
There is a 36mm..
I agree. Then two sizes not necessary
Man.. I love the dial, and it is in its own lane when it come down to looks and price
Good vid as usual and nice reference to the original Compressor cases, though I have noticed that a lot of youtube and other commentators tend towards looking back over only the last ten or fifteen years. Maybe it's an age thing. 😃 The whole hankering back thing has been going on for much longer. Longines were producing vintage reissues in the 90's. Various Longines Weems/Lindbergh and various iterations of Trench watches too. They weren't the only ones, but they were among the first. Rolex would be an exception, though mainly because they've barely changed their designs in the last 50 plus years.
Actually, I think internal bezels make more functional sense than the regular external ones.
I have the bronze version and it just looks better each day as it changes
Lug-to-lug is too long for me. I prefer the smaller version. Good vid. Keep at it!
Right now this is my Grail Watch!!!
Super sharp looks on the Longines Heritage Diver!
Love these, especially with no date
My favourite diver watch looks wise.
I have the 36mm version. It wears very comfortably but does wear quite small in my opinion. Also, for the price I think the movement could have been better as it is running at +12 seconds per day. I also own a Tudor Black Bay in the 36mm which is a far better watch, very well made and running at a consistent +4 seconds a day
Yea. The black bay is an official chronometer. Th heritage doesn’t meet the CSOC guidelines but it’s still pretty good.
Most automatics less than 2500 run +20
In black, my pick would be the older version that comes without the date window. There is however a new blue version that ticks all boxes for me, except of course the date window!
My fav watch of all time. Just gotta get one now..
Such a great watch just wish the size was between 39-40 mm. Longines is making fantastic re editions , however they need to get the size right .
And yet people in my country loves Rolex Sub lol
Pretty sure a BOR bracelet will go well with this watch as well. Vintage FTW!
I don't understand how people wear 36mm watches. 40 mm looks like a dot on my wrist.
The median male wrist size is around 18.4cm with SD of 1.7cm. A 36mm would fit nicely on a wrist ranging from 14.6cm up to 18.4 (look for the many reviews of Tudor BB36 or OP36), which covers 50% of male consumers. After all, watches are like clothes, there’s no one-fit-for-all
Wrist size statistics: theslenderwrist.com/average-wrist-size-for-a-man/
Ratio of wrist-size to watch-diameter: timeandtidewatches.com/sex-power-wrist-size-affects-life/
I love this longings and I think it's one of the best looking divers out there, but there is 2 things that bother me, there is no middle ground when it comes to size, It would be perfect if they made a 38mm version, and second why I cannot get the mesh bracelet with different dial color than Black lacquered polished and White mother-of-pearl.
What a beauty. Definitely a new one on my wishlist…
That is a genuinely appealing design.
milanese strap is definitely an interesting and refreshing look
Great video, thanks. I have the 42mm on the sailcloth and absolutely love it.
I bought one almost 9 years ago, it still look super stunning. I am planning to change its strap, do you think the metal bracelet is the pick?
If they made this in 39mm I would buy instantly
Beautiful watch. I would love to see the 36mm in a no-date, all brushed finish configuration.
Love the vintage look. Would you prefer the mesh steel strap or a nato strap?
Not really a fan of that type of bracelet, but definitely fits this watch and definitely would use it.
The bronze version is a gorgeous watch.
The Longines would be an absolute homerun if they put a nice BOR bracelet on it for that price.
Finally another Longines review! Conquest GMT next?
Longines spirit prestige 40mm versus Seiko alpinist and even Victorinox 241837 are all pretty interesing in this spec
Longines should keep making in house movements and keep coming with these fantastic watches they need to take off like Omega and Rolex
Great video Teddy! I just bought the Bronze one... :)
Great shots on the wrist - thank you so much for those!
Fantastic watch!!
Looks really good!!
Great presentation, great video!!
I am not sure if the 36 mm version is ok for a 14,5 cm (5,7 inch) wrist. Maybe the lug to lug dimensions would help to imagine how it would look.
I bought the Helson Hammerhead, which I dare say did a better version of the Longines than Longines. I've owned both at different times.
I mean, the throwback look is very nice. Bracelet looks pretty comfy.
Amazing Design, very distinctive at first glance. Although, it also reminds me of Orient King Diver. They kinda look the same.
The speck issue is worth noting. This watch is known for the not at all remote possibility of getting specks of dust inside ... on top of a black dial (!) and inside a diver no less!
I was but another victim, with only a couple of weeks of wear. Thankfully, longines customer service is top notch, and they cleaned it out, assuring me it wouldn’t happen again. Hopefully it doesn’t.
Nobody seems to be able to answer this question for me:
Can I operate this internal bezel under water?
I have seeing a 42 for $1,600. I have large hands and wrists so it might be a great deal for me. Maybe the 42 isn’t selling as fast as the 36.
Always loved this style diver. Excellent presentation, thanks.
The original did not have a date complication (its a diver after all). So, why did Longines decide to ruin this otherwise gorgeous dial with a date window?? Were it not for that defect I would certainly buy one.
very nice watch and bracelet.
Love the LLD. Any upcoming thoughts on the new Hamilton Mechanical Chrono with no date? I was hoping it would be much more slimmer than it is compared to the automatic
Yes I thought so as well. I am still glad though for a hand wind Chrono. Not a lot of them out there and are even thicker (think Sinn automatics) and I already have a Speedmaster which is the gold standard in my mind.
This Longines is very beautiful ! Nice size and perfect design. Thanks for this review :)
In a recent visit to Spain I saw a Legend special edition for Spain of 161 units. It came with green face and strap in leather. Very elegant. Should it be a good purchase?
Hey, Teddy. Love your videos, watches, and especially love all the jackets you wear in all of your videos! Any chance you’ll make a video introducing us about your jackets? ☺️🤞