I tried one on today and I can honestly say it's the highest quality watch I've ever worn. In the flesh it's unbelievable. I tried the black dial version with a brown leather strap. What an absolutely amazing watch. I'm getting one for sure.
OMG the micro adjustment system on the clasp alone is a reason to buy this watch! More watch manufacturers need to make this feature since it is so critical for a good fit. Thank you Longines for doing this!
Stunning looking watch and don’t be put off by the dimensions and the haters…Go try it on before you decide fitted me great on my 19cm wrist and bought one there and then and 3 different straps…Just ignore the trolls and snobs and go with what YOU like…Fantastic review again viewed this before purchasing which was very informative thanks again love the channel 👍
Just ordered a blue one on a bracelet. Got a great deal with a trade in for another Spirit Longines, I actually made a hefty increase on what I paid with the trade in, now have their latest quick release bracelet and better clasp at pre price increase rate this week and a Wolf watch winder thrown in to sweeten the deal. Happy!
@@jasonbevan9115 Perfect timing! Today I've agreed with them to chop in the blue flyback for the titanium flyback with red chrono hand. I couldn't easily read the chrono hand and approached longines but they absolutely refused to fit a red tip chrono hand at my expense. I returned to my local jewellers/watch dealers who sold it to me and they very kindly offered to buy mine back in at what I paid a few months ago and only charge the upgrade cost. I'm not saying what store for a couple of reasons, but they are not a chain.
How do you find the watch if you don’t mind me asking you happy it seems a lovely piece and the size won’t be an issue for me as I have a large wrist thanks…
@@jasonbevan9115 I think it's a great watch for the money. Many people don't seem to rate Longines for unknown reasons but the whole Spirit line is great IMO. I think the titanium version flyback will become a classic but the other versions are just as great. It wears like a 13mm once on my wrist and the domed crystal is gorgeous. Just go to a chain and ask them to order one in so you can see it in person, that's what I did and then searched for the best deal I could find.
History will be the reason this Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph is so interesting (at least for me): Longines invented the Flyback Chronograph in the 1930s for pilots! (They also invented the GMT about 10 years earlier.) Just watch Teddy Baldassarre's visit to Longines (museum and an interview with Longines' CEO)!
Longines was once the biggest watch manufacture in the world and a real power house. They made some amazing models and movements, its a real shame they are not an Independent anymore
It would be great if Longines got their reputation as leaders again. This is a nice watch, if a trifle thick. The fly back function is grand. I’ve never owned that feature and probably wouldn’t need it, but it is nice. I do like the dial, but I’ll have to see it in the metal - also in the black as a comparison. The deployant clasp with the extension looks a winner. Great review as usual.
Hi Barry, nice watch, and beautifully finished. The price of the Valjoux 7750 family is obesity sadly, but they do have a good reputation. There aren't so many flyback chronos, but if I was considering this I'd have to look at the Sinn 910 SRS and Hanhart 417 series for the Flyback, and the lovely Guinand Koenigsblau for the sexy blue dial, although this model doesn't have flyback. Both German watches come with Top grade movements though, and only a detailed specification sheet would reveal the underlying engineering of the Longines calibre. Have a good weekend m8, cheers, Bob 🍻
Hi matey it would be interesting a size by side comparison of this and the Sinn , I've emailed Hanhart and they haven't got back to me yet but I do know a AD about an hour a way which would like me to review some of there watches and I believe they have Hanhart so who knows
Love this watch, and great review. Can you please comment on whether the sail cloth is stiff? The look is nice, but I believe sometimes sailcloth has trouble conforming nicely to the wrist - at least initially.
I think Longines should have gone with a manual wind with the flyback column wheel movement, it would have cut down the thickness to under 14mm as well as the diameter could have come in two sizes. Otherwise, everything about this watch is just stunning. A bit of a high price tag at $4450 but can be found discounted at around 3700 USD
Any more thoughts on the height for general wearabillity during the day? Also what about the caseback? I have the spirit zulu time for a year now and I must say the screws on the caseback "hurts" my wrist at the end of the day.
I've a Sinn 103 which is 17.2 mm and its really comfortable, i never notice the the thickness and the same can be said here , I cant say I had a problem with the case back screws they are set back into the case
@@ClickSpringReviewisn’t that much to do with the domed crystal on the 103 though? The Longines looks to me like it sits high on the wrist, but appreciate I’ve not tried it on. It looks beautifully finished.
@@cosmojames7710 Both the front and rear crystals are domed on the Sinn its the only watch I've seen like this , The Longines looks thicker because of its case design the same can be said about the Seiko Tuna or Sinn U2 they are flat sided and so look thicker were as the Rolex SD4k is over 15mm but is hidden because of it design
Yeah I know what you mean but honestly after a bit you don't even notices the thickness and then you just look at the dial and you simply don't care anyway
I tried one on today and I can honestly say it's the highest quality watch I've ever worn. In the flesh it's unbelievable. I tried the black dial version with a brown leather strap. What an absolutely amazing watch. I'm getting one for sure.
It really is a great model and you can't go wrong with it
OMG the micro adjustment system on the clasp alone is a reason to buy this watch! More watch manufacturers need to make this feature since it is so critical for a good fit. Thank you Longines for doing this!
Me too as its a great system
Stunning looking watch and don’t be put off by the dimensions and the haters…Go try it on before you decide fitted me great on my 19cm wrist and bought one there and then and 3 different straps…Just ignore the trolls and snobs and go with what YOU like…Fantastic review again viewed this before purchasing which was very informative thanks again love the channel 👍
Cheers Jason , so many people cant get passed a chrono being 15mm but can't come up with an auto chrono which is smaller 👍🏻
The dial, handset and indices are made of bronze. I wonder how this things will look in a couple of years. I hope they will keep the golden shine.
I'm pretty sure they will be ok being there sealed in like they are
Just ordered a blue one on a bracelet. Got a great deal with a trade in for another Spirit Longines, I actually made a hefty increase on what I paid with the trade in, now have their latest quick release bracelet and better clasp at pre price increase rate this week and a Wolf watch winder thrown in to sweeten the deal. Happy!
Excellent well done chap I'm very sure your going to love it
Where did you get the good deal from ???
@@jasonbevan9115 Perfect timing! Today I've agreed with them to chop in the blue flyback for the titanium flyback with red chrono hand. I couldn't easily read the chrono hand and approached longines but they absolutely refused to fit a red tip chrono hand at my expense. I returned to my local jewellers/watch dealers who sold it to me and they very kindly offered to buy mine back in at what I paid a few months ago and only charge the upgrade cost. I'm not saying what store for a couple of reasons, but they are not a chain.
How do you find the watch if you don’t mind me asking you happy it seems a lovely piece and the size won’t be an issue for me as I have a large wrist thanks…
@@jasonbevan9115 I think it's a great watch for the money. Many people don't seem to rate Longines for unknown reasons but the whole Spirit line is great IMO. I think the titanium version flyback will become a classic but the other versions are just as great. It wears like a 13mm once on my wrist and the domed crystal is gorgeous. Just go to a chain and ask them to order one in so you can see it in person, that's what I did and then searched for the best deal I could find.
History will be the reason this Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph is so interesting (at least for me): Longines invented the Flyback Chronograph in the 1930s for pilots! (They also invented the GMT about 10 years earlier.) Just watch Teddy Baldassarre's visit to Longines (museum and an interview with Longines' CEO)!
Longines was once the biggest watch manufacture in the world and a real power house. They made some amazing models and movements, its a real shame they are not an Independent anymore
It would be great if Longines got their reputation as leaders again. This is a nice watch, if a trifle thick. The fly back function is grand. I’ve never owned that feature and probably wouldn’t need it, but it is nice. I do like the dial, but I’ll have to see it in the metal - also in the black as a comparison. The deployant clasp with the extension looks a winner. Great review as usual.
I do believe if they carry on let this Longines will start to dominate this mid level market 👍🏻
I got the black version with the beige nato strap. It is absolutely beautiful. I like big and chunky watches. 😂🤷♂️
Nothing wrong with that Hugo 👍🏻
As much as I love the look of this watch the thickness just kills for me. Great review as always 👌
Many Thanks 👍🏻
who cares about the thickness
@@gackerman99 me for one
The finish on this watch looks amazing. Nice review.
Cheers Sir a watch as beautiful as this, its hard not to do a good review in all fairness
Hi Barry, nice watch, and beautifully finished. The price of the Valjoux 7750 family is obesity sadly, but they do have a good reputation. There aren't so many flyback chronos, but if I was considering this I'd have to look at the Sinn 910 SRS and Hanhart 417 series for the Flyback, and the lovely Guinand Koenigsblau for the sexy blue dial, although this model doesn't have flyback. Both German watches come with Top grade movements though, and only a detailed specification sheet would reveal the underlying engineering of the Longines calibre. Have a good weekend m8, cheers, Bob 🍻
Hi matey it would be interesting a size by side comparison of this and the Sinn , I've emailed Hanhart and they haven't got back to me yet but I do know a AD about an hour a way which would like me to review some of there watches and I believe they have Hanhart so who knows
Love this watch its gorgeous
Does look the business 👍🏻
Love this watch, and great review. Can you please comment on whether the sail cloth is stiff? The look is nice, but I believe sometimes sailcloth has trouble conforming nicely to the wrist - at least initially.
This one seems ok but I do prefer the Artem sailcloth straps I reviewed a couple of weeks ago
Great review!
Thank you thats good of you to say 👍🏻
If there's any recent release I wish I had the wrist for it would be this.
I completely understand that as its gorgeous
I have a very small wrist (6") and I tried it on in store and it wears quite small. Closer to a 40.
You can micro-adjust the strap 'on the go' without removing the watch
Cheers thats good to know Daren
@@ClickSpringReview No, not correct.
thats a gorgeous watch!
I'm with you on that one Sir
I think Longines should have gone with a manual wind with the flyback column wheel movement, it would have cut down the thickness to under 14mm as well as the diameter could have come in two sizes. Otherwise, everything about this watch is just stunning. A bit of a high price tag at $4450 but can be found discounted at around 3700 USD
To be fair there are always deals to be had and Francis & Gaye offer 10% off so making it 3,7k and I'm sure thats just the start Bob
Look at the Hanhart 417 ES. It's a 42 mm bicompax Chronograph with a swiss manual wound movement with column wheel.
Any more thoughts on the height for general wearabillity during the day? Also what about the caseback? I have the spirit zulu time for a year now and I must say the screws on the caseback "hurts" my wrist at the end of the day.
I've a Sinn 103 which is 17.2 mm and its really comfortable, i never notice the the thickness and the same can be said here , I cant say I had a problem with the case back screws they are set back into the case
@@ClickSpringReviewisn’t that much to do with the domed crystal on the 103 though? The Longines looks to me like it sits high on the wrist, but appreciate I’ve not tried it on. It looks beautifully finished.
@@cosmojames7710 Both the front and rear crystals are domed on the Sinn its the only watch I've seen like this , The Longines looks thicker because of its case design the same can be said about the Seiko Tuna or Sinn U2 they are flat sided and so look thicker were as the Rolex SD4k is over 15mm but is hidden because of it design
One of the most beautiful releases from any brand this year imo if only they could trim a couple mill off the thickness
Yeah I know what you mean but honestly after a bit you don't even notices the thickness and then you just look at the dial and you simply don't care anyway
The glass shouldn't have been domed. Flat, straight up. People will scratch that domed glass very easy because of the sheer thickness of the case.
It may need the doomed crystal to clear the hand stack