Horological Meandering

Longines heritage Classic 38.5mm x 10mm 70hr power reserve. On bracelet or strap. I was struck by the classic look, very well done. Of course, we can always apply our watchautism and say "if not for this or that tiny detail..." and the "eaten 6" is a clas...  

And the price makes sense too. What is not to like?

I much prefer vertical numbers because I can't unsee the butt. (Moonphases I like, but not being mooned. Otherwise, this watch is practically perfect as a time-only.)

A feature, not a bug (or butt) for me!

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The only question is how many will be too many.

the purists would certainly line up then…..🤞

So, not sure why a manual would be better?

and takes you back to that era of sector dials. Nothing beats the crunch of winding a crown and yes agree the closed back dial suits this better…

...is awkward.

...which makes sense given the nature of the '1' and the '2' in the number 12. But it still looks odd.

A fan for sure, despite the issues outlined above (the butt, and the long “1”).

An Irish proverb.

Especially in blue - even if they could use a skilled typographer.

I have a feeling they needed the typographer in the 40s or whenever this comes from.

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Have already put my name down at the boutique to go see it when it comes. Plan is to either buy the watch or to order the BoR bracelet to put on my Heritage Tuxedo Chronograph. I believe they are the same lug width (19mm) but different case diameter.

Longines seems to be reclaiming it's allure by looking back to when it was a top-notch brand.

...but here is an amateurish amalgamation of two photos from the Longines website. Let me know what you think of the end result. Moderators please delete if I am violating any forum rules. ...  

Could you please work your magic for what the Longines heritage Classic white dial would look like on this bracelet?

A horrible effort, but I think it gives you the gist. May look a bit cold and sterile. ...  

I think the bracelet is overpowering the white dial, whereas the black dial and the Chrono have enough going on in the dial to hold their own against the bracelet. Would love to see someone’s “live” pictures, because it may be completely different.

The dial was a little flat and the flat glass was accentuated. The bracelet was a bit too shiny for me. I am so disappointed with the bracelet. But that was just for my taste.

Would love to hear your view - I really wanted to like it but just couldn’t!

... ordering the Forstner BoR bracelet. Still waiting for it to come and will post pics of the Tux with it on. Reddit had a photo if anyone is interested [hope i am not violating forum rules, but please delete if so]

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Hope it looks nice on the watch. My only concern is the drop from the lugs to the bracelet - more vintage but let’s see how it looks

It’s not the sort of watch I’d stare at slack-jawed while browsing social media, but it sure is easy on the eyes. Love the look, totally.

Would particularly like this on the white dial version

It doesn’t even need to be really fancy but at least movements they can call their own. Like how Tudor has their MTxxx or Breitling their B01. Or look at Omega’s mass produced movement on their seamasters with a display back.. sure they’re not haute but i... 

The updated eta with 2.5hz and silicon hairspring are kinda sorta getting to what you're talking about...

… from Swatch not to do anything to encroach on Omega? Pity because it was once Omega’s equal. Having said that I think Longines does as well as any mainstream watch brand to re-run watches from its golden years, and it has a vast back catalogue to choose...