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Longines Spirit Collection Blue Arab Chronograph $3699 Delivered @ Linda and Co

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Longines Spirit Collection Blue Arab Chronograph $3699 Delivered @ Linda and Co
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maverickjohn on 21/04/2021 - 20:29 lindajewellers.com (1498 clicks)
Last edited 21/04/2021 - 21:13

Good evening everyone.
Just found this great deal on the Longines spirit blue chronograph. It's the first time it's been on sale since its launch.
I've just put a deposit on one.
It's great value at this price and features a high beat movement of 28,800 vph and 66 hours power reserve.
Below are some of the features of this watch.

Case

Shape: Round
Material: Stainless steel
Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, with several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides
Dimension: Ø 42.00 mm
Lug distance: 22 mm
Thickness: 16.30 mm
Water Resistance: Water-resistant to 10 bar
Case Specificities: Screw-in crown

Dial and Hands

Colour: Sunray blue
Hour markers: Applied Arabic numerals
Hands: Silvered sandblasted hands
Specificities: Swiss Super-LumiNova®

Movement and Functions

Movement Type: Automatic
Caliber: L688.4
Movement Description: Self-winding mechanical movement beating at 28'800 vibrations per hour, with a monocrystalline silicon balance-springpower reserve of approximately 66 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date
Special Functions: Chronometer certified by the COSC
Chronograph: Column Wheel Chronograph
Chronograph Functions: Chronograph mechanism: central 60 secondshand, 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock and 12 hours counter at 6 o'clock

Strap

Material: Leather strap
Face: Calf leather
Back: Calf leather
Colour: Blue
Buckle: With buckle

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  • bugsbunny on 21/04/2021 - 20:48
    +1

    Looks awesome!

    • maverickjohn on 21/04/2021 - 20:51
      +1

      Absolutely. I've had my eye on this since its launch last year.
      The only thing I would do is substitute one of the dials for a moon phase. The master's collection has it but are less attractive than this watch.

  • Cheep Charlie on 21/04/2021 - 20:57
    +3

    I've been a watch collector for over 30 years , it's a nice enough watch , but for the OP to say that it holds really great value isn't quite true.

    • maverickjohn on 21/04/2021 - 21:00

      Probably should rephrase that. It's great value for the price. Does it retain value? I don't think it would lose too much value on the current sale price. In 10 years you can probably still sell this for 2.5k if in good condition.

  • boozed on 21/04/2021 - 21:09

    A watch for Sir Thomas Blamey

  • Wizard on 21/04/2021 - 21:33
    -1

    Rolex better.

    • Cheep Charlie on 21/04/2021 - 21:47
      +1

      True , only one secret to buying a watch that you won't lose money on ,and that's to buy a stainless steel Rolex.

      • mandelbrot on 21/04/2021 - 21:52

        Rolex' are like Mercedes. Nice, but not de la creme. Plenty of watch brands that are equivalent of Ferrari's, Lambos, etc… And they appreciate more over time.

        • Cheep Charlie on 21/04/2021 - 21:55

          Like what? , go and try and buy a Rolex Submariner and your local dealer will put you on a 2 year waiting list ….if you're lucky.

          • mandelbrot on 21/04/2021 - 21:56

            @Cheep Charlie: Patek, AP, VC… Plenty.

            • Cheep Charlie on 21/04/2021 - 22:07
              -1

              @mandelbrot: Yes , plenty of Patek, AP, VC available , but it's the scarcity for Rolex that keeps the prices up , it's just supply and demand that makes them a good investment.

            • maverickjohn on 22/04/2021 - 05:18

              @mandelbrot: I think people also easily dismiss Grand Seiko. It doesn't hold the same ring in watch enthusiasts hearts but is superior to Rolex etc. With their movement.
              Grand seiko's 9SA5 movement is one of the most accurate mechanical movements in history.

              Then you have the 9R01 spring drive with 184 hour power reserve, amazing feats.

          • maverickjohn on 22/04/2021 - 05:01

            @Cheep Charlie: In all fairness the submariner is not a watch I would spend my money on. I have no idea why it's so popular.
            The only Rolex other than the milgauss (which I will get one day) would be the Rolex Daytona.

      • maverickjohn on 22/04/2021 - 04:59

        The Rolex perpetual is the only watch sub 10k.
        I am planning on getting the milgauss. That won't happen for a good 10 or so years .I'm happy to have a nice range of watches for now rather than a few really expensive ones.

    • runamuck on 21/04/2021 - 21:55

      Patek Philippe is better.

      • Cheep Charlie on 21/04/2021 - 21:58

        Patek Philippe is a better watch than Rolex , but it's a niche market , and you'll need mega bucks to even think about getting any of their models . Also if you buy the wrong model , trying to re sell it could turn out to be very hard.

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 24/04/2021 - 13:20
    +1

    Tempting OP. Just had my 30th birthday and looking for a gift to myself, as my parents gave me some cash and said I must put it toward something special. I always save gift money…

    That is one beautiful looking watch.

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