Review (Photologue): Longines Legend Diver (LLD),

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flamenco

Review (Photologue): Longines Legend Diver (LLD),

Post by flamenco » 23 Feb 2012 14:57

The Longines Legend Diver (LLD), it is an exact re-issue of the 1960 compressor diver (so says the swatch boyz).

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With few parts upgraded and modernised for the 21st century - sapphire crystal, Superluminova and water resistance of 300m.

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Otherwise, the proportions and look are straight off the time machine from 1960s, down to the cross-haired crowns.

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The modern iteration is powered by a Longines calibre L633 (modified ETA 2824).

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(Picture courtesy of ranfft watches)

The case is an elegant polished steel, with a perfect weight on the wrist.

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At 42mm, suits our current time of larger is BETTER. 22mm lugs gives a nice case/strap proportion.

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Time peice came with a beautiful kevlar strap on a cross-haired Longines buckle.

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IN CONCLUSION:-

IMHO, real value for the money. One of my favs in my humble collection despite the price point. Handsome and well built.

Its demand makes it a rarity in display windows of ADs as well.
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Re: Review (Photologue): Longines Legend Diver (LLD),

Post by sawungkampret » 24 Feb 2012 07:59

i wonder how the lume shoot looks like
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