Power-Windowshopping in Vienna
Power-Windowshopping in Vienna by Marcus Hanke This week I had to spend in Vienna, with my students. Our days were filled with lectures and excursions to the stock market, the national bank, and all those places that are of interest for future economy and...
A well-told tale, Marcus. I think many of us have had very similar experiences . . .
. . . in watch stores, poring over the most exalted models for the first time, and unexpectedly finding treasure in simpler fare. I think you're the fourth moderator to succumb to the charms of the Longines Diver . . . cordially, Art
so the LegenDiver could become the unofficial mod timepiece ....
... following the official one, the ABR, of course! Marcus
I love a lot your " Come to Daddy " Watch! :)
I have a big weakness for this watch, my friend. And you will see, you will enjoy it more and more with Time passing. Big, big congrats, Marcus. Best, Nicolas
thanks a lot, Nicolas! ....
... although I have to admit that I have barely worn it at all, toll now. Currently, my wrist is reserved solely for another watch, my most favourite watch of all times. Regards, Marcus
Thanks a lot Marcus !
And this LD... with or without a date, it's a gorgeous watch ! Fr.Xavier
That shopping quarter is really something, Marcus!
Your story reminded me of a Longines Conquest Chrono with a red seconds hand I saw at a store in my hometown almost 20 years ago – I will never forget it. It wasn’t a “common” vision around here, but things got worse – Swiss mechanical watches are even ra...
Congratulations, Marcus
That is a handsome looking watch, and that was a good story. I like your new watch review categoriees a lot. Perhaps we could adopt them for future reviews. Cheers, respo
Well, I fear this would add a touch of cynicism, sooner or later ....
... so I assume it is better to stay with the more formal and traditional categories. Every now and then, though, my black soul will fight its way free, through the civilisatory limitations ... Regards, marcus
Streets around Stephen's cathedral are very
dangerous for PuristS First of all congratulations on great watch and thank you for reminding me of my recent journey to great city of Vienna .... maybe next time we will be there simultaneously Best Damian P.S. Love your 5 grades of power-windowshopping
Would be great to meet you finally! Yes, Vienna is great ....
... and despite of "only" 300 kilometers distance from my place, I am there far too rarely. Regards, Marcus
Enjoyed reading your impressions
Wonderful to read some honest, well articulated impressions of watches. Well done. I have tried to buy the Longines Diver. I know a lot of people love it and I understand why. I wish I loved it too, but I just can't get there. Jeff
Hi Jeff, this is the difference of tastes. Let's be happy with that ....
... since if we all liked the same watches/cars/clothes/women, life would be a lot more boring, wouldn't it? Regards, Marcus
Great Tale Marcus,,,
That's pretty much how I ended up with my Omega Hour Vision....The impulse value buy ;-) BTW, I believe the AP ROO Safari also "suffers" from the same mysterious lack of luminous hands... Best, Mitch
Yes, the Safari is the same case ....
... the carbon-cased ROO has luminous hands, at least. Regards, Marcus
Woot! Welcome to the Legend Diver Club, Marcus!
Congrats on your new purchase! I see you opted for the date version. I'm still so in love with my non-date LD. It's a great watch IMO. Also, like you, I'm terribly impressed by the Moser Perpetual 1. What a smartly designed (IMO), and beautifully executed...
The date-less variant is the more genuine one ...
... but I need the date. Regards, Marcus
Great choice!
I think the Longines Legend Diver is a beautiful and comfortable watch. It's finish and details are almost too good for it's pricerange. Just bought mine a few weeks ago and still happy with it... and amazed. Maybe mostly amazed by it's very fair price. P...
Hey, great strap! ....
... it adds an exotic-nostalgic touch to the LD. Since I am a strapaholic myself, I will certainly add some more or less colourful straps to it. Regards, Marcus
Not you too, Marcus!
... I thought, when reading your witty and humerous report on your Vienna powershopping experience: not another purist how becomes crazy about this Longines Legend Diver watch on this site! As two well-known members of this forum (do I really have to tell...
Ooopps! I knew that had to be a few typos in there! ....
... but "acquiration" could indeed be an interesting neologism! Regards, Marcus
Yes, it seems we need to become organized ....
... as a PuristSPro sub-committee of LegendDivers!! Regards, Marcus
A Dark Tale....
Annoying commuters with the sharp edges of your box.....hmmm.....I may have to rescind your PuristS powers for a while....or make you say 3 Hail Marys in penance. But then, what to expect from a man who likes....black..... BTW, nice watch for Daddy. Regar...
Congrats Marcus on a nice LLD
funny thing is i had no idea it was that popular and whats even more funny is i recently got one only for it has still to arrive i would say any day now so now im looking forward to it even more, thx for sharing your day of shopping marcus.