Longines Heritage Military: 38mm Neo-Vintage Pilot
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Longines Heritage Military: 38mm Neo-Vintage Pilot

By RayStantzPhD · Jun 18, 2024 · 27 replies
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RayStantzPhD's rediscovery of the Longines Heritage Military offers a timely look at how a 38mm pilot's watch, initially perceived as small, can prove to be an ideal fit. His detailed photography and personal reflections invite collectors to reconsider the enduring appeal of neo-vintage designs and their wearability in a contemporary context. This article explores why this particular reference continues to resonate with enthusiasts.

Was rediscovering this beauty in my box and pointed the Lumix S5 on it. I am recently getting used to bigger watches, so at first this felt small but after some minutes you realize how perfect it actually is: thin, light and comfortable with a very nice case and lug shape as well as an oversized crown. Love it!







Thanks for looking, Alex

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amanico
Jun 18, 2024

Smaller than the re edition, with its 33 mm case.

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RayStantzPhD
Jun 18, 2024

Longines made a special reissue for that, the Heritage Military Marine Nationale. The Orignal for my watch would be this one (credit Time And Watches):

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AuHavrePro
Jun 18, 2024

They know how to do best. I frankly love the even smaller size of the original most! Excellent wristshots, Filip

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AuHavrePro
Jun 18, 2024

The only thing that aesthetically 'bothers me' on the new edition is the amount of space between the numerals....

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RayStantzPhD
Jun 18, 2024

I couldn't find it anymore on the homepage. Only the Majetek is available. Cheers, Alex

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Lankysudanese
Jun 18, 2024

In terms of value for money, it’s unbeatable with the vintage-feel to the dial, the heat-blued hands, the lume on the numerals (yes, lume!), the stepped crystal, the big crown, and the super accurate movement

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