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Longines Sector Dial: New Collection Overview

Chronometer (aka yacomino) · 2022-11-18T21:52:00Z

Explore the Longines Sector Dial with Chronometer (aka yacomino) and the WatchProSite community. Discover its accuracy, vintage appeal, and collector insights.

By Chronometer (aka yacomino) · Nov 18, 2022 · 48 replies

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

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Chronometer (aka yacomino) introduces his latest acquisition, the Longines Sector Dial, a piece he's long admired. This article delves into why this particular Longines model, alongside his beloved Tuxedo Dial, holds a special place in his collection, offering an intimate look at its appeal and performance. His post sparks a discussion among collectors about Longines' vintage-inspired offerings and movement quality.

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This is my second Longines, after the tuxedo dial which I enjoy immensely. I have always loved their sector dial and not sure why I did not get it sooner. Here are two quick pictures but will post more soon!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Longines Sector Dial, while housing an ETA movement (a special version for Longines), features a silicon balance spring, contributing to its impressive accuracy of +/-2 seconds per day, which is exceptional for its price point.
Longines has excelled with its vintage-inspired releases, and an enhanced focus on movement finishing could broaden their appeal to a wider range of collectors.
The acquisition of the Longines Sector Dial completes a 'twin' collection for the author, drawing parallels to other collectors' pursuits of complementary watches, such as an Omega Globemaster and CK.

The Discussion

amanico

Nov 18, 2022

Great addition. You should take a side by side picture with the Omega CK 859.

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Nov 18, 2022

Great idea I will do that this weekend! Funny you mention the Omega because I was about the get the Longines when the Omega came out and had concluded they might be too similar to have both…

Both dial are quite different and I am happy I finally got it!

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Nov 18, 2022

I also need to get a few straps done for this new arrival 😎! What type of straps/color would you favorite for this reference?

amanico

Nov 18, 2022

Navy blue or light tan calf strap.

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Nov 19, 2022

Two great choices! I have a light tan already but need to have a navy blue done. Thanks!

massi.

Nov 18, 2022

This is a great watch: high on my wish list 🍾

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