This Longines Spirit STEALS the title of the BEST pilot watch in 2021! IWC, do something!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Today we are looking at beautiful and a well made pilot watch, the Longines Spirit L3.810.4.93.6 a 40mm case with a blue dial and a cosc certified movement.
Enjoy!
Link to the 7friends&watches straps:
Blue: 7friendsandwat...
Brown: 7friendsandwat...
Longines seems to be on fire when it comes to designing a watch based on a vintage one from their catalog. Good video.
Thank you Edward! :)
I was searching for such kind of watch for quite a while and this Longine went under my radar. Thx for the nice review.
Thanks! it is a solid choice to keep on the radar, for sure!
Congrats on the new watch, it’s stunning! Your production level keeps getting better and better! By the way those 7friends straps are beautiful ❤️
Thanks Miguel! yes, they are adding more and more patterns but I Was chasing down that padded strap for a while. :D
I ended up here for a very specific reason, to find out whether the bracelet uses push pin or screws, and you are the only one that has mentioned it. I appreciate that greatly!
Haha! Yes, push pins. Classic swiss watchmaking :)
Cheers!
Best review of this stunning watch I’ve seen. Many thanks for a comprehensive and informative review. Take care and stay safe 👍🏼.
wow thank you Peter! I appreciate your feedback! and I hope to have the chance to review the chrono as well, seem to be a great piece!
Enjoyed the review and your 'spirited' delivery. Considering the price alone for my IWC Pilot Chrono steel bracelet, Longines value proposition can't be beat.
I just found your channel today and I must say your content is awesome! Great review of the Longines Spirit...it’s a great watch and very underrated in general. Keep up the great work!
Adam, I do appreciate your words! Welcome aboard :)
Your channel deserves more attention. Your presentations are incredibly well-written and filmed. Top 5 channels IMO, up there with Watchfinder & Co. This is my favorite Longines hands-down.
UUU! thank you very much :) I appreciate your feedback! and yes, this is one of my favourites as well!
Beautiful video. Awesome watch. Actually tried it on yesterday (42 mm version). Looked better in real life than on the videos. Your video does do the watch justice. Narrowed my first luxury watch to this one and Sinn 104 (white). Your video pushed me more in the Spirit's direction. I wanna try on the 40 mm though. They didn't have that one. Thx. Looking forward to future videos!
haha, thanks for your thoughts!
yes, try the 40 mm as well. it is a bit narrower. but lenght wise, i think they are pretty much the same.
@@BraveBeaters the 42 was ok for me. I liked the size but I'm getting used to smaller watches. So definitely going to try one on.
They should make 38mm size as well. Seems to make sense since they're expanding their market in Asia.
38mm would be fantastic for a watch of these proportions. From what I understand, the trend in Asia has been geared more towards the oversize range vs the Western world where smaller sizes are making a comeback.
Go for the Bremont Solo 37
Size is okay. Its just the stupid ass long lugs they have
@@RH-vd3yu word
Theyre just about to release a 37
This is a great review. Just fantastic commentary and great videography. You’ve definitely gained a subscriber. I just purchased this watch on the blue leather strap from my local Longines dealer, he had to order it, so I should have it mid week. He says MOST Longines blue watches sell really fast. Once again, great job, love this watch, and have watched this video several times due to the great video quality and commentary. May get that blue strap, it’s a beauty.
I just bought this watch today - the Prestige Edition 40mm blue with the three straps. The bracelet is even better with the Prestige. Also has brown NATO, and blue leather straps- all with quick change feature!
a beauty! Congrats!
@@BraveBeaters I'm going to buy the brown strap that goes on the black version and put it on my blue 40mm version. I agree leather is better for this watch.
it's true, it's the best pilot watch with a elegant feeling. GJ Longines and great reviews.
Thanks :)
This watch is a classic in every way, I love it ❤
Considering buying this watch, your video was the best and most helpful of them all. U would deserve much more subscibers. Just subscibed, keep up the good work!
Thank you, I appreciate your words! :)
Great video, I have the same watch in black. For me it's easily the best watch for the money and my favourite watch. I don't feel like wearing anything else, it's so comfortable on the wrist. Longines is a fantastic brand and if they continue to make watches like this they will get to the top again.
Congrats! I was in heavy debate if Blue or black.But this one was on bracelet, otherwise I would have bought the black ver.It is very classy. Thanks for your thoughts! Exactly, the same experience. I do not feel to wear another piece.
@@BraveBeaters I may buy the blue as well, went with black at the time as thought it would be more versatile. I've got a 6.5 inch wrist so went with the leather, regret not buying the the bracelet version now, I got 20% discount so a awesome deal. Have you had any experience with the iwc mark 18, that's also on my list but not sure it's worth over double the cost of the Longines.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 The bracelet Is good, and in general its better to have it on a bracelet, but on leather looks way better in my opinion. so your should not regret not having it.
Love your passion Andrei. It really shows in your videos 👏
haha, thanks Dane! Hope it is relevant for you. the goal being to provide a better experience for you :)
Its a lovely watch. I was torn between this and the IWC , but finally went for the IWC. On paper, this ticks a lot of boxes - great craftsmanship, lovely dial (the blue one shines like the IWC Le Petit Prince), great brand with heritage, solid movement, anti magnetic etc. But some design elements just didn't work for me (personally) like the 5 star, the red diamond seconds hand, the diamond markers, the over sized logo just seemed unnecessary in my eyes. The IWC for me was more minimalist and focused. End of the day I still think both of these are great watches and it just boils down to personal tastes, preferences and brand preference. I dont think I would have regretted if I had gone with the Longines. Great choice and nice review!
Which wears bigger, I always felt the iwc looks really big for a 40mm.
@@coffeeboyclips1973 Depends on the dial color - the white dial wears big, the blue and black actually is quite right at least on my wrist. I have of course not tried the Longines in person, so I can't comment on that. Personally I prefer a Pilot's watch to be big.
This is the exact model I want.
40mm blue on bracelet.
;)
Nice one Andrei.
That's not a watch I expected to see on BB, but it's great.
I'm really starting to dig Longines - in fact I think they may be on the cusp of a little resurgence.
I love the case specs 40mm X 50mm is about as good as it gets for my wrist. And that mov't sounds really interesting: COSC cert & that weird 25K VPH beat rate. Love Longines casebacks too. Personally I'm a little over display casebacks...
It's gorgeous mate. Congrats.
Thanks Anthony. and yes, it turns out in the end be a matter of personal preference. It comes with interesting specs, but I guess it's not necessarily a watch for everyone. and that happened to me. when was launched I totally ignored the watch, not because it wasn't a quality piece, but because I has 0 interest in aviation watches :D
💚 Simple and beautiful.
(I have an old Longines Conquest)
Great review! I also think it belongs on a strap. I love your enthusiasm!!
thanks Peter! Yup, the watch is quite inspiring, it boosted by energy :D
Pow ....gorgeously done😍...best spirit review👏.... what camera do you use?😊
Thanks :) A Canon m50, macro lens, lights and 4k resolution.
Thanks for sharing your views in OUR community about this watch in this perfect video!
haha, thanks Andra! could had been the perfect gift for your beloved one :D
Wonderful video Andrei!! The watch looks great!
Thanks Peter! the watch is interesting, yes :D
Great review, beautiful videography.
Nice vid Andrei! After having seen the watch in person I can say your filmography makes her justice ;)
Thanks Razvan :)
I have always wanted a longines but have never pulled the trigger. Your video just may change that. As always thanks for another great review.
Thank you Olegario! I have to say I was on the same boat with you. :)
Hi ! Very nice video ! So cool watch, Longines is a legendary brand, very good quality.
Thank you! yup, I recently discovered that, indeed. :D
Excellent review. Beautiful blue dial. Two things turn me off: 1. Why in the world would they make the Date window black instead blue to match the Dial? 2. The length of the lugs. I think I prefer the 37mm version, the Date window is at the 6...more symmetrical and it matches the dial color.
Nice, prefer the bigger one without the missing 3 but it's a very cool watch.😍
Nicely produced review, Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻
You wanted to say with the missing date. :D
@@BraveBeaters 🤣 Yes, you know me so well 👍🏻
Beautiful. Looks great on that blue strap too.
Funny that you chose to review this watch, it has been on my radar for a few months now. I'd like to try one on. Apparently the lume is outstanding on these watches. I think I would go for the 40mm, as I don't think I like the cutaway 3 arabic on the bigger model. I like the look of the silver/white dial, it appears to have a lovely grainy texture. The movement is effectively an IHM, as it has been made expressly for these watches. I think you're getting a lot of watch for the money. Thanks for the content, very well done too.
I appreciate your words Desmond! It is indeed a hidden gem, especially for a preowned or a discounted offer. Depends on your wrist size, yup, for me 40mm with a height of 50 mm works very very well on my 7 inch wrist. And interesting your opinion in regard to the grain dial, I actually will visit longings to see that one :D
Great video, and pretty watch, the seconds hand matching with the markers... great detail
Thanks Jordi! yes that is great touch from the brand :)
That is a beautiful watch that id proudly wear.
exactly what I said :D
Currently deciding between this and the Oris pro pilot. The Longines is probably the ‘better’ watch but the Oris is closer to the aesthetic I’m after.
I would take this one any day of the week. Oris is an overrated brand that has Sellita movements even in the watches that cost over 5000$. Why would you want a basic Sellita movement?
@@herrautisto5294 not to mention ridiculous service cost.
Dracula just sold me on this spirit. Thanks for the video dude.
Damn that’s a beautiful piece.
One of the things I notice on your videos. How many crew do you have? Your lighting director is brilliant 😜
lol! thanks :D I am the coach, janitor, player, goalkeeper :D
And the audience! 😂
And the ball👍🏾
This is such a great watch and Longines is such a great brand. But would tend to name it a fieldwatch than a pilot watch and rather compare it with a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic than a Breitling or IWC. Watch itself is fantastic!
It’s an aviation watch.
That's like comparing an Omega Seamaster Professional with an Orient Bambino. Secondly, this is an aviation watch that has a touch of elegance, not a field watch. This watch is on par with what Omega was some years ago.
The Longines is FAR out of the Hamilton's league. This Longines punches above its weight.
Longines classify it as a aviation watch. But i get your point. Both Nice watches.
I have this in 42mm, wearing it now. Awesome watch!
Good choice! :D
What is your wrist size sir?
@@zefri84 my wrist size is 7.5 inches (around 19cm). Definitely try it on as the lug length does make it wear big. I'd have preferred if it were 2-3mm less lug to lug but its still an amazing piece!
@@AZadeh-nd8vx i love the blue dial but the black also looks lovely especially with the brown leather.. Which one to choose?
@@zefri84 I had the same problem! The black is also great and it was the one that really caught my eye on a TH-cam video and made me look into the Spirit. However, I really love blue dials and the ue dial in person is just amazing so I could t pass it up. I would suggest trying them all on in an AD and then make your decision.
This is such a fantastic watch I bet you if the name on the dial was omega or Rolex this would outsell the Explorer or maybe even the aqua terra
awesome video, great channel. definitely my future purchase.. this blue suede strap fits perfectly.
They are superb watches. I’m seriously thinking of buying the titanium version. Mainly because of the omission of the date window. It gives an unrivalled symmetry, and the charcoal face is sublime. Also a third of the price of the IWC.
👍 Great watch ⌚ 👌! Excellent job on the review 👏!
Thank you Stephen :)
@@BraveBeaters you're very welcome 🙏. What is your wrist size?
I have never seen a bad review from you. Very honest. Makes me want to buy one myself. I have a 9 and a half inch wrist. What in your opinion is good size watch for me?
John, this beauty is available in 42mm in several colors and chronograph in 42mm. Great size for your large wrist. Several videos on TH-cam showing them
I concur with your opinion absolutely 👍 Tam.
Thanks Tam!
Thinking about purchasing. I’m looking for the best Blue sunburst dial I can find and this certainly looks good although the 50mm length is a tad long. I’ve narrowed it down to this Longines, the Breitling Navitimer 8 and the WEMPE Iron Walker(integrated bracelet)with the Omega Aqua Terra in 4th place. The last two really not pilots but it doesn’t have to be. Thanks for the great review on the Spirit. Like your channel and just subbed. Let me know your thoughts on the other three if you wouldn’t mind. Cheers.
Hi, what's your wrist? I am 17.5 cm and I don't know if it's a good idea, the watch is great😉
My one and only dislike for this watch is the caseback, that screwed down plate style always looks cheap to me. I also think drilled lugs may have worked quite well, but that's just my preference.
This one looks like a winner.
I actually kinda like it. It means it’s always aligned straight to the case instead of being crooked like screw down case backs often are.
Nice vlog nice watch, I have a question I wonder why they have not made a Howard Hughes watch?.
Enjoy
Strategy, who knows :)
@@BraveBeaters maybe I think it would be a winner
Great reviews. My compliments
Thank you Federico :)
21 mm lugs but you installed a 22mm strap? Was that hard to do?
Hi Kenny, I did installed a 22mm leather on it. true it was a bit used (previously used on other 21 mm models. so If you squeeze it, it works :D
@@BraveBeaters how about putting on a 20mm strap; would it look odd?
I remember discovering this piece a while back and getting excited about it until I found the lug to lug measurement ruled it out.
Longlugs this brand loves long lugs
Yup longines designs are very on point...timeless pieces
Hi
How would the Longines Spirit compare to Grand Seiko Sbgx261 9f62 quartz ?
is there original Longines black aligator strap that would fit this and deployment clasp? I tried to look it up but can’t find it 🥺
Your Review is amazing! So also the Watch. I just became a subscriber. Have you seen the chronograph model? What do you think about it?
Beautiful watch!
Do you still have it? If so, what has your experience been like over these past two years?
This is a gorgeous watch, but there's too many negatives, which makes it a deal breaker for me:
- Super long lugs
- Unframed date window! 6 o'clock position would have been nicer, with blue background instead of black. A no-date option would have been nice too.
- Bracelet is too thin and I'm also not a big fan of the butterfly clasp.
- Push pins, instead of screw pins at this price??
I see the most of your remarks as positive things :D
The long lugs offer character.
And the thing bracelet which makes it more comfy. And because of the thin bracelet they couldn't add bigger holes for the screw in pins.
I did enjoyed the beacelet.
I have to rebuy it :D
Say no more…
Which strap is the blue one? The link doesn’t work
Great vid as usual.
Nice looking watch but the proportions are way off!
There is a design flaw with the 3 hour marker in the 42mm version.
Not a design flaw but it could look better.
Personally I really like it, it balances out the dial more than there not being a marker on the 40mm
Is the ti no date better in your opinion ?
Damn, that's a handsome watch!
The main reason bought this over the IWC is that it is water resistant to 100 M and Iwc to only 5O M.. as classy as IWC prince but much lower price. Blue dial is stunning. Best watch under 2k
Iwc has 60m, I owned the spirit but sold it and got the iwc. I just prefer the design of the Iwc better, no one makes pilot watches look as nice as iwc. Longines is fantastic for the money.
I was thinking of putting the" Watch Strap - Natural Leather, Deep Brown, SLIM - White Ebony
€60,00
From Seven Friends on it!? What do you think 🤔?
firstly you have 10% off if you add "bravebeaters" as coupon code. that color is beautiful I know it. if you have the black dial version I think it will look very cool. I can also suggest you a padded strap. I think it continues the shape case.
@@BraveBeaters Thanks. I'm hoping that deep brown will look good on the blue version I have 😀. I didn't see a dark brown padded strap.
Cool blue - smart even pretty looking watch. I prefer it on a strap - looks summery on that blue strap. Don’t mind the date or even the 5 star medals on its chest. Not sold on the red dipped seconds hand so much but that’s a non issue really. Liking that funky oversized crown. I prefer this to the larger 42mm as the 3 marker and the date window look off. competing for space. Yeah it’s on my list for a test drive in the metal once were released from lockdown! Good review.
Thanks for your thoughts, Sir! :) Stay safe!
This one or a iwc ?
If you have the budget. iwc :)
Why would anyone want to spend more money. Beautiful.
i do like the no date version
the newer ones have no date? nice
Like the watch the strap should have been thicker in my opinion
Beautiful 👌🏻
For 2020€ it is incredible offer! IWC Spitfire for 5200€ is not 2,6 times better.
I agree Adriano, On chrono 24 they are more affordable than that.
That smudge of red paint on seconds hand would drive me insanse.
thanks for making this vid
You are welcome :) the pleasure was mine.
I had so many issues with my wife's Longines, I'll never buy an other Longines anymore.
So I let others being ecstatic over this brand. And I'II by a Tudor or a Ball instead.
Great choices in regard to Tudor or Ball.
very nice video!
They MUST bevel the date window!
Longines spirit or tudor 1926?!
Hi, I would say if you care about the brand, Tudor however the option seem to be more niched, dressier. where the spirit is more versatile, more masculine. I would personally go spirit!
It's the spitting image of a nice Vostok l own....
Ok, outstanding watch and yes, most probably the best pilot's watch of 2021.
But still, I regard my Mark XVIII as the Goat🤷♂️.
Superior videograhy, nice music and a little bit more laid back commentary👍.
Thank you Marvin! as for the overall vibe of the videos, I am still working on it. :D
@@BraveBeaters You provide excellent reviews, amongst the very best imho.
I try to share and talk about your channel as much as I can, you really deserve it, mate.
And now they have a perfect 37mm
wished they had a 36mm version of this watch
They do now, 37mm
Shots fired
Is it just me or the date window looks poorly executed? Maybe a frame would help. 🤷♂️
Hi Ioan, it seem to be ok. it's just simple :D
How much is the Fish?
Scooter 4 life \m/
Longines has a really strong package, but the best pilot watches are the new Fortis-Flieger models 😜
100% agreed
I just find lug to lug too long. My 6.5" wrist will def have overhang
something is off with the stars :O
The 5 stars need to go. It looks like a movie poster.
hahaha, an academy award movie. true
the crown needs to be way smaller
Hi, I like it as it is, I think it brings a lot of character to the watch, but yes, it is oversized :)
Why does it have to be butterfly clasp :(
I don't want the date, I also don't want to pay 1,000.00 extra for titanium to lose the date!
wrong...iwc big pilot 43 was best release lol, but still beautiful nonetheless
Love that 43 mm pilot!
This watch could have been perfect if not for the 21 mm lug. It is so difficult to find good straps so because of that, I’m not buying this
Its true. however lots of brands started to go towards 21 mm lug width
@@BraveBeaters - If it was only 20 mm, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Lots of fun strap options. Such a pity because it is a gorgeous watch
your logines logo have some dust.
Longines, WHY? not making 38 mm at 45 mm lug to lug....