People often do brand rankings, but my experiences with Longines have led me to think it might be useful to rank the collections within the brand. There just seems to be such a large discrepancy between certain lines and others. Some have finishing and materials that challenge Omega and other mid tier luxury brands. While others are practically at a sub-Tissot level. I’ve been really impressed how in the past decade Longines has rolled out alligator straps, curved and domed crystals, and... Ranking Longines’ collections ..read more

I purchased my new-to-me VHP 36 on the original bracelet, but always intended on putting it on a strap. Here are a few photos I've taken over the past week or so as I've switched straps. My favourite is definitely the Ali Express Marine Nationale, followed by the bracelet. I don't think the blue sailcloth strap quite matches the dial - probably clashes with the green lumed indices. I am leaning towards ordering an Erikas Original as shown. I can order with or without a red stripe - still... Conquest VHP 36 on different straps ..read more

I have mixed feelings about the previous release back in October, 28th 2021. 500 watches was sold out within a few hours. They commanded a premium of 25% in comparison with the Longines Heritage Classic watch while slightly changing the design of the dial, introducing a longer power reserve and BoR bracelet. It seems a huge share of limited edition Longines were acquired by flippers who didn’t waste time putting these watches back on the market. My prediction is that the situation will be... New Longines and Hodinkee collaboration for a limited edition December, 5th 2023 ..read more

A new purchase for me, only yesterday in fact , Im now the very proud owner of the 12.68 to go with the 30L I got some time ago ....... originally sold 3 years apart 2 different movements , same Dennison cases . I know they are the same dial style but you dont get them very often with boxes and paperwork [ATTACH... A fine pair Vintage content ..read more

Hi. I acquired a Majetek last month and have been highly impressed by the quality, design, everything about the watch. Longines seems to be on fire lately. Because of lingering Black Friday pricing, I have a chance to pick up another Longines from an AD at a favorable price. I'm torn between the Ultrachron (high beat and retro cool) or the Spirit Zulu (GMT). I can get only one right now. ☹ I would like to make a decision tonight to lock in the pricing. Which one will it be? If I... Spirit Zulu or Ultrachron ..read more

I was going through some old boxes and found this amongst my grandpas things. I did a google search for 8216 Longines but didnt find anything concrete..... Id like to figure out what model and maybe save up and buy one ..read more

Hello great watch enthusiast. I’m working on a longines and I’m in need of L944.1 crown and stem. Please help me. Thank you Jim ..read more

Lot of Wittnauers for sale but described as Longine Wittnauer? Is that accurate,I know Wittnauer bought Longines but is the quality the same? Are the current line of watches Swiss made ..read more

Does this watch look as good in real life as it does in pix? I love it. Anybody own one? What can you tell me about it? How does it wear, what movement etc. Thanks all ..read more

For the life of me I can't find this number, seems like everyone leans into the 41mm. I've googled and searched here, forgive me if I've missed it. Does anyone have the actual number or can measure their lug to lug on a 43mm? Been looking at the ceramic Hydroconquest but torn between 41mm and 43mm. I've got a 6.75 inch fairly flat wrist, so I can pull off some larger models, but keep seeing it mentioned the actual shape of lugs on this make it for lack of a better way to put it "weird"... Hydroconquest 43mm lug to lug ..read more