One of the Most Attractive Heritage Dive Watches - Longines Legend Diver Review 

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I can not reply neutral, here a fanboy of the brand. There is no one better. I own two Longines watches and i will not hesitate to get a third one. Do not forget the brand was in 1833 alive and still exist today. Kings of time. ⏱

This watch is absolutely beautiful. IMO its the best vintage inspired dive watch you can get, I even prefer it to the Black Bay (which I own). It's so unique and stunning, and could even be used as a dress watch. It kind of reminds me a little bit of a Speedmaster as well at first glance, especially on a brown leather strap.

I got one five years ago & fit & finish cant beat it. Not only that it goes with anything be it formal or casual never looks out of place & always catches the eye of a lot of watch people .

I bought the 36mm a few months back.... I absolute love it! I have. 6 1/2 inch wrist and it fits perfectly, the longer lugs give the watch more presence on the wrist. Great review 👍

I just received my Legend Diver with the black nylon strap. It is a great looking watch. Classy and elegant. I love the pale yellow on black. Plus, I got it online for way under retail. Win win. Getting a ton of complements. Such a unique, classy piece. I really couldnt be happier.

Longines watches are just superb, boasting both elegance and heritage

I have the 36mm, looks great on a green nato and it's a really under appreciated piece.

I do like an inner rotating bezel, this is a really tasteful piece.

I owned one..... I'm extremely surprised the level of finishing & the attention to details is amazing at this price point. The watch wear extremely comfortable & a tad more weight on the wrist (which I really like it). The mesh shark bracelet is seriously awesome! One of the best I ever seen. In short I do owned timepieces with higher price point but the Longines League Diver easy on par with them. I cant say how much I love it..... try it u will only ask yourself, why u didnt try is earlier. Great review Teddy!

One of the most distinctive divers out there. I don't see it as comparable to more common designs like the BB.

Longines generally look retro, even some of the new ones. I personally dont mind.

Longines, is my favorite watch brand. I own seven different Longines watches in my collection. As an avid Scuba Diver, I own a Longines HydroConquest Dive Watch which I love. I do not own a Longines Legend Diver watch at this time. I do love the design, however as an environmental Scuba Diver, ocean explorer, and as a scientist concerned about the environment and overfishing of our oceans, I would like to see Longines make a redesign change on the elegant Diver image on the caseback of the watch. I would like to see the harpoon removed from the diver’s hands and/or a new design of a more environmentally friendly diver on the caseback. So the diver does not appear to enter the ocean as a hunter, ready to hunt and kill aquatic life, but to appear as a diver entering the underwater world to explore the beauty of the natural environment and be respectful of all the fish living in their natural habitat. I have previously written Longines’s management and product development leader with this suggestion , even provided sketches as examples of a potential redesign of an environmentally-friendly looking diver. But, have never heard back. I love Longines, and as a Scuba Diver and ocean environmentalist, I hope one day Longines would consider my suggestion. I believe it would give the Longines Legend Diver watch a new and attractive look, and at the same time position Longines as a Dive Watch company concerned about the preservation of natural aquatic life in our oceans and waters of our planet. I would be happy to talk with someone from the company to further explain and discuss this topic. I have some thoughts to share regarding this.

There's a bronze case variant too, without a date complication. Stunning piece. And when you factor in the relative "affordability", this isn't a watch you can go wrong with. Brilliant

When I saw an ad for the bronze version on IG I immediately fell in love. I am not the biggest fan of dive watches, I feel that they look somewhat too sporty for my taste. This one is very tasteful and classy however.

I didn't think I wanted a compressor style watch.. until now. Great review. I think Longines are definitely on the way up. I'm warming to the brand more.

I own the 42 with the mesh strap and absolutely love it. BUT. I bought it one month ago brand new from the boutique in NYC, and it stopped working last week. I had been winding it every morning, wearing it everyday, and taking very good care of it (no drops or impact damage) - even the folks at the boutique couldn't figure out what happened. I had to send it in for warranty service (6 week wait time) I am hoping it was just an unlucky fluke, but it did shake my confidence in the brand.

A Supercompressor AND and Longine?! I'm sold!! 😍 Thanks for sharing this great looking vintage-like version. I know I'm over a year late in my comment but I stumbled on this video while I was looking for "THE" Longines watch to add to my roster. Must get one but is this one it?

I adore the way they integrated dive bezel into the face. It really opens it up. It's quite a busy face, with large markers and digits, but it feels so spacious and light. Fantastically designed piece.

Good to see the Legend gets some love. The 2nd mechanical watch I ever bought. The 1967 Heritage Chrono is also stunning!

I love mine. I actually stopped wearing anything else. Extremely classy yet durable. I would not swap it for literally anything. I was thinking about the JLC memovox as an upgrade but no. I think this longines just got me for life.

Oh man, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

Longings needs more recognition for making watches that are quality and affordable

I believe this will be my next watch. Thanks for another outstanding review.

I was moments away from ordering a Spirit Zulu Time when I saw this beauty... just ordered one on the fabric strap because I didn't like the look of the bracelet... now I'm having second thoughts... the bracelet looks really good in this video!

I've had one of these for about 3 years and I'm still in love with its beautiful, vintage looks.

Hey Teddy! I just received my Legend Diver 36 on February and I am loving every single detail of this watch. I bought it with the bracelet and I have pretty hairy arms and so far my hairs are intact hehe. The bracelet is super comfortable, it ajusts perfectly to the wrist and, in the case of this 36mm model, the watch feels light! I was not sure if I would buy the 42 or the 36 and I can tell that I am very happy that I have chosen the 36 version, it wears like a 38 and the lugs don't over hang. I truly believe that this watch can be a one watch collection, super versatile, you can wear it with a suit at the office with the bracelet or a black leather strap and on the weekends at the beach with friends.

Actually I have been saving for the 36mm Legend Diver. Hopefully it would be mine for my next birthday

I know this may be frowned upon, but I picked up the Helson Hammerhead 42 which is a pretty close copy of the LLD, except it also has drilled lugs which is a nice addition and no date window which many have asked for on the LLD. It’s available with a miyota or eta auto movement.

As someone who owns the 36mm, I wholeheartedly adore this watch. It has some quirks though. And honestly because of the internal black bezel it's a more practical option over the Rolex Explorer

Love the Legend Diver 42mm. The design and quality of the watch is great. A truly lovely Longines. The horns are sharp and long - the full polished case and bezel are beautiful but gets scratched easily though Longines is a great brand with some great calibers. Just love this Legend Diver

Went into my local fancy jeweller today looking for something else, which unfortunately wasn't in stock. While looking around at all of the other offerings from Breitling, Tudor, Tag Heuer, and Grand Seiko, this watch was the one that really stopped me in my tracks. I may have to switch gears a little, as the one I was looking for might take a while...

I love the looks of this watch - and I don't like many dive watches. The green/bronze version is definitely on my "will own" list!

I saw this in the window of a jeweller last weekend and it looked amazing in person 🔥 🔥 🔥 the official press shots didn't do it justice

The LLD is one of the most gorgeous vintage inspired/reissue pieces ever made. But the watch is ruined by those gigantic lugs, which make this watch wear like a 44mm (which is why I ended up having to sell mine). Longines would sell truckloads of these if they brought down the case size and shortened those ridiculous lugs. The 36mm model is not an alternative; it wears too small and uses the terrible ETA2000 movement

This has always been one of my favorite Longines model !!

Gorgeous looking watch..really love Longines styling in so many ways. Think would look good on a French navy style webbing strap.

I bought one almost 9 years ago, it still look super stunning. I am planning to change its strap, do you think the metal bracelet is the pick?

Thanks God they have released the bronze versión without date. My next watch. Whenever I can...

Super sharp looks on the Longines Heritage Diver!

I have it and it is strap monster. It can be utilitarian, casual or dressy depending on your mood. The black strap that comes with the watch is a bit underwhelming, so, one more reason to try multiple combinations.

In a recent visit to Spain I saw a Legend special edition for Spain of 161 units. It came with green face and strap in leather. Very elegant. Should it be a good purchase?

Love the vintage look. Would you prefer the mesh steel strap or a nato strap?

It's a beautiful watch though the bracelet is a little incongruous. A dress diver? I'd definitely change that ! I think NATO straps or good quality rubber would be very suitable and of course a jubilee bracelet.

36mm is on the top of my list!

Absolutely love the bezel rotation. I can see this being a strap monster watch too! Very nice. Sadly the 42mm is too large for my liking and 36mm just a touch too small. May look bigger I guess considering the lug to lug.

I really like it! If I could find one used at secondary market prices, I’d do it

For me, both the Rado and the Oris have far and better lume on the hands. The best part of the Longines is that case with the double crowns. Especially the one in bronze.

Good vid as usual and nice reference to the original Compressor cases, though I have noticed that a lot of youtube and other commentators tend towards looking back over only the last ten or fifteen years. Maybe it's an age thing. 😃 The whole hankering back thing has been going on for much longer. Longines were producing vintage reissues in the 90's. Various Longines Weems/Lindbergh and various iterations of Trench watches too. They weren't the only ones, but they were among the first. Rolex would be an exception, though mainly because they've barely changed their designs in the last 50 plus years.

Spotted this one a few weeks ago and have already begun saving for it. This one and the Flagship Heritage.

Looking at the Legend Diver while struggling to save up for the Dan Henry 1970, well...

Great video Teddy! I just bought the Bronze one... :)

Loving milanese bracelets coming back

Lug-to-lug is too long for me. I prefer the smaller version. Good vid. Keep at it!

Man.. I love the dial, and it is in its own lane when it come down to looks and price

Such a great watch just wish the size was between 39-40 mm. Longines is making fantastic re editions , however they need to get the size right .

I totally love this watch, only I hate the 30bar engraving on the clasp.

Love the design. This is the rare case where an homage may be better than the original. If you can stomach an homage the Helson Hammerhead is compelling.

Hello Teddy. What do you think of the longines skin diver. I would like to buy one and I'm hesitating between the longines skin diver and a Seiko prospex 62mas

Teddy thanks for showing this watch. Been eyeing it for a while but unsure to get the 36 or 42. I have the same size wrist as you. Should I get the 36 or 42? The lug to lug on the LLD is pretty demanding.

I love this longings and I think it's one of the best looking divers out there, but there is 2 things that bother me, there is no middle ground when it comes to size, It would be perfect if they made a 38mm version, and second why I cannot get the mesh bracelet with different dial color than Black lacquered polished and White mother-of-pearl.

Fantastic watch!! Looks really good!! Great presentation, great video!!

Longines heritage line is simply amazing

Actually, I think internal bezels make more functional sense than the regular external ones.

In black, my pick would be the older version that comes without the date window. There is however a new blue version that ticks all boxes for me, except of course the date window!

I am not sure if the 36 mm version is ok for a 14,5 cm (5,7 inch) wrist. Maybe the lug to lug dimensions would help to imagine how it would look.

Just bought it from Teddy Baldassarre! Exceeds expectations!

Beautiful watch. I would love to see the 36mm in a no-date, all brushed finish configuration.

Great shots on the wrist - thank you so much for those!

The Legend diver is beautiful 😍 I just prefer no date window like the skin diver

Great video, thanks. I have the 42mm on the sailcloth and absolutely love it.

Great video Teddy, hey what is that awesome green jacket you got there? Really dig it

I bought this watch but with leather strap, when I saw your video I like the milanese, you have one in 99 in your store, do you think is it fit with this watch, I mean if isn't it very thick 4mm?

Hi Teddy, I am a new subscriber and am really glad I found you. I love your passion for watches and have enjoyed seeing many of the posted videos. I was, however, looking for a video recapping the thinnest watches and I did not find one. Maybe I missed it. My father instilled a passion in me for thin watches. He owned a beautiful Omega watch which he called his wafer watch. Unfortunately, my brother got it after my father died. Anyway, if you haven't done thin watch recap, I would really enjoy seeing your take on it. Thank you again for a great channel. Juan Toro

Fortunately I already own and enjoy the LLD👍🏻👍🏻🤩

My fav watch of all time. Just gotta get one now..

Hey, Teddy. Love your videos, watches, and especially love all the jackets you wear in all of your videos! Any chance you’ll make a video introducing us about your jackets? ☺️🤞

I love this watch but I'm concerned about the dial. Are the markings silver? They look a bit yellow to me. Is that just the lume? Or would I be bothered by the color of the indices?

Love the LLD. Any upcoming thoughts on the new Hamilton Mechanical Chrono with no date? I was hoping it would be much more slimmer than it is compared to the automatic

I have the 36mm version. It wears very comfortably but does wear quite small in my opinion. Also, for the price I think the movement could have been better as it is running at +12 seconds per day. I also own a Tudor Black Bay in the 36mm which is a far better watch, very well made and running at a consistent +4 seconds a day

I have seeing a 42 for $1,600. I have large hands and wrists so it might be a great deal for me. Maybe the 42 isn’t selling as fast as the 36.

Awesome vid!! You should do a Vid on the Oris ChronOris!! It’s a watch that is in my radar!

What a beauty. Definitely a new one on my wishlist…

Love these, especially with no date

Teddy, see if you can your hands on the Seiko White Birch. Interested too see what you say about it

Hi Teddy, great video! Does the mesh strap taper at the buckle at all? It looks as though there is no taper to the bracelet. Thanks

I know this totally off topic but I was wondering if you (or anyone else for that matter) have suffered the same problem I have always had. I obsess about my watch being out by a few seconds (even with quartz watches) I have had COSC certified quality timepieces - even radio synced and blue tooth synced watches but they are too far removed from the pure essence of what a timepiece should be for me. I have finally found the cure and that is my Steinhart Nav B Uhr with sub dial second hand (non hacking) and a AVI-8 flyboy chrono with a Seiko VK64 that has no running second hand sub dial. You have no idea what a relief it is for me not to obsess how my watch is five or six seconds out. Thanks for taking the time to read this, I'd love to know your thoughts. Cheers. John from Staffordshire England

Nobody seems to be able to answer this question for me: Can I operate this internal bezel under water?

Right now this is my Grail Watch!!!

Finally another Longines review! Conquest GMT next?

The original did not have a date complication (its a diver after all). So, why did Longines decide to ruin this otherwise gorgeous dial with a date window?? Were it not for that defect I would certainly buy one.

Un reloj diferente, muy especial e interesante, qué tamaño de caja prefieres Teddy?

Always loved this style diver. Excellent presentation, thanks.

Longines spirit prestige 40mm versus Seiko alpinist and even Victorinox 241837 are all pretty interesing in this spec

My favourite diver watch looks wise.

Hey Teddy! 👋 Love your vids! I know this might sound like a crazy idea but are you able to get your hands on a Casio MR-G or MT-G to make a review?

And yet people in my country loves Rolex Sub lol Pretty sure a BOR bracelet will go well with this watch as well. Vintage FTW!

I have the bronze version and it just looks better each day as it changes

Great video. Teddy ;-) May I ask: Whats the difference between this Longines and the Helson Hammehead 42? They look very much the same - but the price is much lower on the Hammerhead.

wow!. Forgot Rado was active in the market. TY Teddy! any recs of square dials under 3K. Thanks.