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Crescent moonphase · 27 May 2018, 06:52 AM

So I'm considering a dressy watch with a clean dial and white face to wear with a suit.

I originally considered the new Tudor 1926 collection 39mm (which is still on the radar) but i haven't come across in the metal yet. I saw this today in an arabian souk for $1800 it's from the master collection from Longines.

I think the design is nicer than the Tudor, but I'm certain the Tudor is more robust and better made; nevertheless what do you think if you had to choose between the two?

DylanFox · 27 May 2018, 07:00 AM

Very nice looking dress watch. Haven’t really looked into the Tudor’s but did recently notice some great dressy watches by Raymond Weil. Good luck

Nikrnic · 27 May 2018, 07:01 AM

That's a very nice dial. I'd have no issues wearing that with a suit

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Urosfan · 27 May 2018, 07:02 AM

Nice clean dial

Phrank · 27 May 2018, 07:14 AM

I have lots of love for Longines....

Longines is more a dress watch than the Tudor IMO, here's mine, always a treat to wear.

Zakalwe · 27 May 2018, 07:15 AM

I’m a Longines fan and I own a watch from the Master collection reference L2.793.4.

The movement in my watch, which I believe is the same as in the watch you’ve posted a picture of, is based on the ETA 2892/A2 and it’s excellent. Mine is +1 per day accuracy, it’s robust, tried and tested and servicing costs are cheap.

Don’t worry about the quality. To be brutally honest a lot of people’s perception of quality is placebo based on the brand name and the price tag. I realise this may be sacreligious but I’d be surprised if the Tudor was objectively much better made. It’s hard to compare my Longines to my Rolex watches because it’s on a strap and dressy. However compared to my Omega De Ville the quality of finishing on the case is just as good, the gator strap on a par, deployant better and I even reckon the movement is better too, despite (or perhaps because of) not being in house.

If you like the look of the watch, you won’t be disappointed when you get hold of it.

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dba · 27 May 2018, 07:16 AM

I'd probably like that better without the date function; but if I was in the market for a dress watch, I'd look mostly at Longines.

FTX I · 27 May 2018, 07:19 AM

My first vintage watch was a 12ZN Longines. Love the brand.

Cru Jones · 27 May 2018, 07:22 AM

Lots of history and some good modern/retro designs.

Like any watch, buy if you love.

Crescent moonphase · 27 May 2018, 07:35 AM

Thank you all for your responses and your watch photos, very much appreciated!

DavePryor · 27 May 2018, 07:37 AM

Longines is a nice dress watch. My sons have some of these.

Boaters · 27 May 2018, 07:41 AM

Longines has a lot of nice thin three hand dials.

GMT Aviator · 27 May 2018, 08:37 AM

Longines are beautiful watches with a fine heritage and the piece you have chosen is no exception. I have three Longines in the collection and there’s always room for more.

returntorolex · 27 May 2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Crescent moonphase

So I'm considering a dressy watch with a clean dial and white face to wear with a suit.

I originally considered the new Tudor 1926 collection 39mm (which is still on the radar) but i haven't come across in the metal yet. I saw this today in an arabian souk for $1800 it's from the master collection from Longines.

I think the design is nicer than the Tudor, but I'm certain the Tudor is more robust and better made; nevertheless what do you think if you had to choose between the two?

Looks great!

79280_116520 · 27 May 2018, 09:01 AM

Some of Longines heritage models are really nice. Simple movements with vintage looks that won't break the bank.

Justindo · 27 May 2018, 02:53 PM

I'm a big Longines fan too and have considered several but never actually bought one. I bought a gold one for me wife, however, and it's a great watch for the price. I don't like the fact that they put dates on most of their watches, but if one is present, it's usually done in an inoffensive manner. Keep in mind that, pre 1960s, Longines made a better watch than Omega and Omega made a better watch than Rolex, although times change. Still, their modern watches are superb values and they are the equal of Omega and Tudor in terms of case and dial finishing, even though they use ETA movements. Today, Longines offers a lot of watch for the money and one would have to step up to JLC to get a better watch when dress pieces are concerned, in my opinion.

Phrank · 28 May 2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Justindo

I'm a big Longines fan too and have considered several but never actually bought one. I bought a gold one for me wife, however, and it's a great watch for the price. I don't like the fact that they put dates on most of their watches, but if one is present, it's usually done in an inoffensive manner. Keep in mind that, pre 1960s, Longines made a better watch than Omega and Omega made a better watch than Rolex, although times change. Still, their modern watches are superb values and they are the equal of Omega and Tudor in terms of case and dial finishing, even though they use ETA movements. Today, Longines offers a lot of watch for the money and one would have to step up to JLC to get a better watch when dress pieces are concerned, in my opinion.

I agree, the dial finishing is superb on the Longines, the sunburst finishing, with the lines cascading outwards, looks fantastic:

turbineboy · 28 May 2018, 12:35 AM

I like the brand and they make some nice pieces. Not to mention they are reasonably priced.
Their new retrograde movement is one I would like to add to my watchbox.

Here are a couple that were handed down to me...from the early 80's ..... I understand if folks don't care for quartz watches, and I am not sure what movement is inside this piece as it was not purchased by me. But still keeps to 3-4 seconds accuracy a month, which is impressive. I wear it occasionally as one of my dress watches.

The second piece is an automatic...also an unknown movement ...and from the 70's I think. Still works well and keeps good time.

Not bad for 50-60 year old timepieces.

dakota.destiny · 1 June 2018, 06:52 AM

Love the brand though i am into their vintage watches own several. And that is a very nice looking watch.

meganfox17 · 1 June 2018, 08:11 PM

Oh , might as well....

1William · 1 June 2018, 08:58 PM

I like Longines watches and have been looking at them for a while. My AD carries the entire line-up and at some point I will pick one up.

Phrank · 2 June 2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

Oh , might as well....

Lord Tunderin' Jaysus By'....I hadn't seen that Longines before....moonphase, calendar, love it....thanks for posting!

27 May 2018, 07:15 AM	#6
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	I’m a Longines fan and I own a watch from the Master collection reference L2.793.4. The movement in my watch, which I believe is the same as in the watch you’ve posted a picture of, is based on the ETA 2892/A2 and it’s excellent. Mine is +1 per day accuracy, it’s robust, tried and tested and servicing costs are cheap. Don’t worry about the quality. To be brutally honest a lot of people’s perception of quality is placebo based on the brand name and the price tag. I realise this may be sacreligious but I’d be surprised if the Tudor was objectively much better made. It’s hard to compare my Longines to my Rolex watches because it’s on a strap and dressy. However compared to my Omega De Ville the quality of finishing on the case is just as good, the gator strap on a par, deployant better and I even reckon the movement is better too, despite (or perhaps because of) not being in house. If you like the look of the watch, you won’t be disappointed when you get hold of it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

27 May 2018, 07:16 AM	#7
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,595	I'd probably like that better without the date function; but if I was in the market for a dress watch, I'd look mostly at Longines. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

27 May 2018, 07:00 AM	#2
DylanFox Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 244	Very nice looking dress watch. Haven’t really looked into the Tudor’s but did recently notice some great dressy watches by Raymond Weil. Good luck

27 May 2018, 07:01 AM	#3
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,159	That's a very nice dial. I'd have no issues wearing that with a suit Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

27 May 2018, 07:02 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Nice clean dial

27 May 2018, 07:22 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,492	Lots of history and some good modern/retro designs. Like any watch, buy if you love.

27 May 2018, 07:35 AM	#10
Crescent moonphase "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London/Riyadh Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 7	Thank you all for your responses and your watch photos, very much appreciated!

27 May 2018, 07:37 AM	#11
DavePryor "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Dave Pryor Location: People’s Republik Watch: Rolex Bluesy Posts: 34	Longines is a nice dress watch. My sons have some of these.

27 May 2018, 07:41 AM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Longines has a lot of nice thin three hand dials.

27 May 2018, 08:37 AM	#13
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	Longines are beautiful watches with a fine heritage and the piece you have chosen is no exception. I have three Longines in the collection and there’s always room for more.

27 May 2018, 09:01 AM	#15
79280_116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Costa Posts: 255	Some of Longines heritage models are really nice. Simple movements with vintage looks that won't break the bank.

27 May 2018, 02:53 PM	#16
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I'm a big Longines fan too and have considered several but never actually bought one. I bought a gold one for me wife, however, and it's a great watch for the price. I don't like the fact that they put dates on most of their watches, but if one is present, it's usually done in an inoffensive manner. Keep in mind that, pre 1960s, Longines made a better watch than Omega and Omega made a better watch than Rolex, although times change. Still, their modern watches are superb values and they are the equal of Omega and Tudor in terms of case and dial finishing, even though they use ETA movements. Today, Longines offers a lot of watch for the money and one would have to step up to JLC to get a better watch when dress pieces are concerned, in my opinion.

28 May 2018, 12:35 AM	#18
turbineboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: Angelus, AP, Breit Posts: 121	I like the brand and they make some nice pieces. Not to mention they are reasonably priced. Their new retrograde movement is one I would like to add to my watchbox. Here are a couple that were handed down to me...from the early 80's ..... I understand if folks don't care for quartz watches, and I am not sure what movement is inside this piece as it was not purchased by me. But still keeps to 3-4 seconds accuracy a month, which is impressive. I wear it occasionally as one of my dress watches. The second piece is an automatic...also an unknown movement ...and from the 70's I think. Still works well and keeps good time. Not bad for 50-60 year old timepieces.

1 June 2018, 06:52 AM	#19
dakota.destiny Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: paradise Posts: 80	Love the brand though i am into their vintage watches own several. And that is a very nice looking watch.

1 June 2018, 08:11 PM	#20
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Oh , might as well....

1 June 2018, 08:58 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,729	I like Longines watches and have been looking at them for a while. My AD carries the entire line-up and at some point I will pick one up.

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