Better than a Rolex OP or Tudor BlackBay? Reviewing the Longines Spirit 37mm
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Hi all!
If you're looking for a slightly more luxury mechanical watch that ticks all the boxes, then look no further. This lovely Longines has all the right specs and all the right looks to be the perfect all-rounder piece that will be a regular on your wrist. And how good is that blue dial?! 😍
Let me know your thoughts!
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Specs:
Reference - Spirit L3.410.4.93.6
Size - 37mm
Case - Stainless steel
Movement - L888.4 Automatic (Longines exclusive)
Water resistance - 100m
Spirit 37 offers so much joy while looking at it, the interesting case finishing design, the complexity of the dial, even the polished bits on the bracelet, can't really beat it in that price range.
Totally agree with you! Absolutely love it!
It is the first time I see your content, I really enjoyed it!
Hello! Why thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it!
Longines have a lot going for them with their releases over the last 18 months or so. They have an outstanding back catalogue going back decades
I've been looking for a Rolex O.P. rival that i can actually get and this ticks all the boxes. Love the 5 stars BTW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Yes! This definitely ticks all the boxes. I hope you love it! 😍
The stars are a love it or hate it addition, so I'm glad you're in the 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 camp!
Used black bay 58 is such a good value at the moment. There are so many on the market since the release of the Pelagos 39 and now the 54.
Great watch..love Longines .. good video as always
Longines really have got it right, design, price and style. I do go for 40mm min and up to 44mm, I tend to like the larger dials. These are great value for money.
Agreed. I love that more brands are providing sizing options in the same designs. The larger one of these is lovely but for me personally, this size is PERFECT!
Longines offers great value. They have some really good looking watches in their catalogue. Great review.
Thank you! I agree. A lot of options, many a few too many, but a lot of good ones!
You Nailed it. Love your channel ❤ I own the 39 mm Hydroconquest diver and it’s fantastic.
Thanks so much!
39mm for a diver is a great size imo. Big enough to be clear but small enough for everyday wear too! Good choice!
Love the look of these. Thank you we’re going towards unisex marketing and more inclusive sizing options
I like the titanium version of it. 40mm, slightly more expensive and bigger.
It doesn't have the date which is what I prefer. Now, I have all 12 hours markers on the dial without missing one:)
Ive got blue Legend Diver and cant now decide between Spirit titanium and blue Spirit. I have 17.5cm wrist and 42mm legend fits perfect. What is your wrist size and did you choose titanium on bracelet or strap?
Hi, I have exact wrist measurements. Watch looks great on camera only gripe or two, will the push pull crown be an issue and the ar coating on the crystal.
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I love the Longines Spirit. I do have a large wrist so I would prefer the larger version but I think it's great they offer different sizes.
What size is your wrist? My wife has a 6.25” and it fits very well. If you have a wrist larger than 7”….. then get the 40mm spirit version.
Beautiful watch! The dial pops. I think with a 7.5 inch wrist the 40mm for me is the way to go 100%. Is there a difference with the prestige edition??
Nice review! Between the Longines Spirit 37mm (blue) and the Tudor Black Bay 36mm (blue), which would you go with?
I think the 5 stars are a callback to the Longines Admiral of the 60s-70s era.
Oh I imagined it was a heritage thing. But I can also see why people might not like it 😂
It 100% is a callback to the Admiral. I like it.
Longines really nailed the date on the 37mm. The 40mm is more my size (have tried on all 3 sizes), but I understand the long lugs are an issue for some people. This is such a versatile watch and great value for the not small amount of money. I love all the details in this watch. I am okay with the 5 stars and if you realize it's got a historical precedent with the brand and is not an Uber rating, maybe that helps? I think it helps to balance out the dial too, though obviously some other line of text in its place could potentially do the same.
A quick adjust clasp would be nice, but I think brands are starting to realize that (at least at the luxury level) and are starting to bring that feature in, but probably not quick enough for a lot of us. I personally don't change frequently enough to NEED it, and more have to adjust seasonally based on general temp range. I think people are starting to recognize Longines as a solid brand for enthusiasts (as they revamp their lineup), but it's still underrated. On the plus side, it can mean you may be able to get a discount new and definitely can find some solid pre-owned deals. Great review as always, and just the right length.
I love the white texturized dial on the 40mm, but the lug distance is too much for my 6.8 inches wrist. So I’m waiting to see if Longines comes out with other dial designs. But this watch is amazing, really beautiful
I don't have any problem with the 5 stars,I like it actually,and few months from now I will buy the 40mm green dial..
Yeah now I see it something is distracting me like the length of the lug😢 I would like to see you wear the new Tudor black bay 36 blue jubilee bracelet or the new Tudor royal choclate dial ❤
These are actually reduced compared to some of their others!
Ahhh I'd like to get my hands on one. I like the BB54!
This new iteration of the spirit is fantastic, they do a gmt that im quite keen on.
They're a great range imo. If you like a GMT it's definitely a good option!
Yeah . Good one for sure . Diggin the jacket .
longines have knocked it out of the park with the spirit range - - loving their GMTs with quick release - great value for money!
I agree! I think they're great looking watches at a good price!
Nice choice, the Longines. At that price, however, I'd have a look at the Nomos Club Neomatic 37, in the Petrol colour. Same price, more interesting movement, better colour, flatter wearing on the wrist.
And with a German brand that started post-reunification, at least you're not subjected to heritage marketing.
You forgot to mention the lugs are longer than the autobahn.
@@LittleBigPoet They shortened them compared to the Campus. :)
Love your smart watch collection any watch with numerals on the dial is the original smart watch. Even Rolex Oyster Perpetual
got it right for that price it better have some dang numbers on the dial unless its pure artistry' like a Jacob & Co watch!
I was thinking at some point in time to get this watch
If you've not gone to try it on I definitely think you should!
I wonder whether it is too impractical on a woman's 15cm (or mine even a little less) wrist. Doesn't one get caught on the cuff of sleeves or when for example taking a rucksack on one's bag and similar situations?
Why can’t they offer this in anthracite like they do in the 40mm version? The turquoise dial of the 37mm comes off as being too unisex for me.
Should I go with this or the bb36?
Oohh see that's a tough one. Personally, I prefer the hands and design of this one. But I know the BB36 is a popular choice!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries thank you
Get them both in hand if you can. Then I think you'll just know!
This is so nice 🎉
It is! Lovely dial colour too!
The lug to lug is shortened on the 37, so not longer
Comparing to the CW C63 reviewed recently, the answer is - nope. It feels more 'alpinist-ish' than Rolex or Tudor. Especially when it comes to the bracelet. It looks weird and cheap, it reminds the Seiko or Grand Seiko a bit, but it doesn't speak to me anyway. The strap option sounds much better at this watch. Also I don't like the dial font and those star rating - if something is good it doesn't need to be rated in front of you ;) Of course, I've noticed high attention to the details of that dial, nice shade of it but I don't see the versatility of it because of that 'alpinist-ish' feeling which can close it in the smaller amount of people who can appreciate that simillarity or paying tribute to the Seiko.
Nice video and content as always from you. I see a lot of improvement from the last time. Keep going like this 👍🏻
Tudor have sullied their brand by having greedy David Beckham representing them. He also advertises Nespresso and Walkers crisps (that I know of), which just ruins a brand I once desired and saw as aspirational!
Nice tats
Haha thank you!
I appreciate your effort and knowledge in this video, but you spent about 75% of the time with the camera on you and not the watch. Let's see the watch! Great video, otherwise. Thanks!
I assume you live in England, so wearing a Rolex in England or anywhere in the world for that matter puts your life in danger. Stick to non Rolex in my opinion.
Not anywhere in the world. Happily wearing my watches in most of Germany,Switzerland, Hongkong, Japan, Dubai,. Singapore, Africa etc. It's more happening in some major cities around the world and the UK seems to be a special case.
I do indeed live in England and wear my Rolex comfortably everywhere other than London really. Mine isn't a blingy one though which I think helps! Theft is a problem in most larger cities where you'll find lots of people and wealth unfortunately. But I'm all for choosing another brand!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries Good good - there is always Grand Seiko 🙂 and plenty of other brands that bring equal pleasure and are safe to wear. Good to hear it’s just a major city thing and you can enjoy all watches. 🤗
Longines catalog is cluttered in my opinion, they simply don't have a clear direction they just produce anything that comes to their mind.
That's fair. They maybe do have a few too many options, but the ones they offer are well manufactured imo.
Haha isn't that most brands now though? 😂
If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Same advice goes to any other watch brand.
those stars are really cringy though
😂 I can see why they're not for everyone!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries it makes me sad everytime i see them because the watch is so nice...but i know that they get most of their sales in asia and they are trying to appeal to a more luxury seeking crowd...look at the pagani design hommage they even took them off and it looks much cleaner already (even tho i will never buy a copy hommage its fun to see what they did)
The one thing I hate about the 37mm is there is no screw down crown which the 40mm version has...Im so glad I got the 40mm..I'd be disappointed...I need a screw down crown if Im paying around 2k