Reply With QuoteI was looking at a date one yesterday (prefer no date), along with the beautiful Explorer. Can't quite decide on it - might be a bit too big for my tiny wrists.
Longines Legend Diver. How many different versions are they and the different specs.
Date and non date version, Gold or Steel, Case size, dials..
Let's see them.
Ismaaeel
I was looking at a date one yesterday (prefer no date), along with the beautiful Explorer. Can't quite decide on it - might be a bit too big for my tiny wrists.
Last edited by Nudlar; 8th March 2014 at 14:58.
I love my LLD with date.
I like both date and non date.
Ismaaeel
No date
Date
Date with depth rating on dial
All in stainless case but there is a rose gold version of these as well.
mine says hi!
Date, no depth rating.
Tbh, I'd prefer the non-date, but life's never perfect, is it?
Nice. What's the strap?Originally Posted by Draygo
Date, no depth rating.
Tbh, I'd prefer the non-date, but life's never perfect, is it?
ismaaeel
It's a Hadley Roma Cordura. (A tough water-resistant canvas-type fabric.) I love these straps and have them on many of my watches :D They come in back, green and sand.)
Nice Strap Draygo!
How are people finding these size wise? How big are your wrists? I have 7" wrists and feel the case may be a tad on the big side. Thanks.
Thanks!
As to size - it's not the case so much, but the very long lugs you'd need to consider. My wrist is 7.25" and it's borderline for me. But that's just my subjectivity. I'd recommend trying one first, if you can.
Cool, I'm going to try one. I think it really suits the watch.
ismaaeel
Draygo - thanks. Unless alcohol gets the better of me I will always try a watch on before making a purchase!
Just noticed there's a no date for sale on Watchfinder for 950.00GBP....
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Longine...0Diver/Watches
One more here. No date version.
Longines Legend Diver por charlesnevers, en Flickr
No date does look a lot more balanced (are they still in production?). Is the lume different between models also?
I agree. I prefer the no date. As far as I know it's now out of production. Not sure about lume.
Anyone want the original Longines Twin Crown Diver? They are hard to find in crisp condition but this looks like a particularly good one with an unusually sharp case.
http://www.carsandwatches.com/longin...2-crowns-1964/
Nice.
ismaaeel
ismaaeel
Notice this is now gone and wondered if someone from the forum picked it up? Well done if they did!
I like these... very classy!
I like the watch and, particularly the strap. Is it rubber of fabric ? What's lug size ?
ismaaeel
Do you think I can buy the same strap but without the watch ?
The standard fabric strap is the biggest letdown with the watch. Very flimsy and cheap feeling compared to the watch head.
22mm lug width.
I think the strap in the photo you commented on is not the standard one.
Last edited by adesmith; 13th March 2014 at 16:42.
I think the LLD might of had a few variations of hand set from what i have seen… but that has mainly be on the hour hand lume (full hand or just on the tip as the modern version has) but the minute hand just doesn't look right on that one to me.
The LLD is one of the most successful watches to have been re-issued in my opinion. I love that there was hardly anything altered and kept closely to the original!
Here is shot of my no date version.
Still on the original strap…
The strap is a Hadley Roma Cordura. (A tough water-resistant canvas-type fabric.) They come in black, green and sand. You'll find them online, but mostly in the States.
Last edited by Draygo; 13th March 2014 at 18:43. Reason: Typo
How're you finding the Cordura, Ismaaeel?
These are nice straps, but not as nice as the Morellato Cordura if you can find them (the Morellato doesn't have box stitiching and is finer weave Cordura). The HR ones are available in the UK from Weston Watch Straps. Be aware that they have a hard plastic insert where the spring bar goes and consequently can sometimes be a pig to remove (YMMV).
Its a woven Codura with a Lorica lining. The lug size is 22mm.
ismaaeel
It's absolutely great. I have tried 5 different straps, a couple of Hirsch, Rios Shark skin, Longines alligator and now this has to be the best.
ismaaeel
Thanks.
I should have read the post properly before I post.
I think I will get the same strap ! It looks really great.
Saw one on a very nice NATO strap recently, surprised how much I liked it as I don't usually like NATO straps. It really worked well though and defo put it on my to buy radar
Just order one for my Longines. Love the watch and as others have said the lugs are very long, but in my opinion is a classic classy watch.
Yes, I think it's a classic. Its the proportions that does it for me. Just right.
ismaaeel
It's a beautiful watch. I saw it in the flesh on a chance visit to Goldsmiths and spend a while chatting to the salesman about it while trying it on. A great looking watch, really comfortable too, and just doing a Google image search for it shows that it works really well on a massive variety of straps (and yes, even on a NATO!).
I had the money for it too just a month ago, but my wife convinced me that it'd be more sensible to put that onto my credit card bill instead of spending it on just one watch. I can't blame her though, that was the correct thing to do (but not the fun thing).
For info - Iconic watches sell the date version for £1,065 and that's where I would've gone to get it. Never saw a better deal. Hell, even pre-owned ask for around £900+
Very nice! I prefer the no date version. To bad it is out of production.I think the LLD might of had a few variations of hand set from what i have seen… but that has mainly be on the hour hand lume (full hand or just on the tip as the modern version has) but the minute hand just doesn't look right on that one to me.
The LLD is one of the most successful watches to have been re-issued in my opinion. I love that there was hardly anything altered and kept closely to the original!
Here is shot of my no date version.
Still on the original strap…
I always liked the LLD...but something stop me to buy it, can't explain what actually...
Was looking at these earlier today in goldsmiths and they are a eye catching watch!
Prefer the dateless one myself!
I am looking for a smart diver which could be a dress watch and this LLD looks very tempting. You think it would look good with black aligator strap? What is the size and thickness of the case?
Forgott to mention: IMHO the no data version it's far away better
When I first saw the release of LLD I liked the watch but I didn't buy. Something stopped me. Now a few years on I started all over again.
ismaaeel
Yes, its definitely a proportioned dress watch. But it's its a Legend Diver.
ismaaeel
Some sizes.
Case. 42mm without the crown.
Lug width. 22mm. Buckle width. 20mm.
Height. 13mm.
From 2 O clock to 8 O clock including the crown. 46mm.
From lug to lug. 52mm.
ismaaeel
Very nice watch, not sure about the hands though. Longines have very nice designs but every time I have handled a Longines watch, I haven't been impressed by the feel.
Nice watch. I like the classy look of the non date!I think the LLD might of had a few variations of hand set from what i have seen… but that has mainly be on the hour hand lume (full hand or just on the tip as the modern version has) but the minute hand just doesn't look right on that one to me.
The LLD is one of the most successful watches to have been re-issued in my opinion. I love that there was hardly anything altered and kept closely to the original!
Here is shot of my no date version.
Still on the original strap…
Such a shame they don't make the ND version anymore. Really tempted to take the plunge, even with the date - I have a thing for domed crystals from the speedy - but not sure my feminine wrists can take it...
Last edited by Nudlar; 20th March 2014 at 21:21.
Nudlar: what size are your wrists?
6.3 inches.
I love the LLD but I think the lug to lug distance may be too much for my 7 inch wrists. It does look a tad too large for you IMO (but if you are happy wih it that's all that matters!!!).
I think you're probably right - 39 mm is my sweet spot. Will have to start eating some steak pies!
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