Watch Review: Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph - One of 2017's Best Watches 

Even three years after its presentation this is still a stunner! Just the perfect balance between classic/by-the-numbers and unique/quirky.

I am a Professional Pilot and own it. For this type of watch, definitely Longines BigEye. Took me a year of research before choosing it over others. - For a "Classic Chrono. Pilot watch" , Longines BigEye is THE watch, Breitling were not doing watches in the early days of Aviation, Longines YES. So i buy legitimacy for a Classic. - the aesthetic to me, looks much better, much more sporty/elegant - the Lum is amazing, visible during the day, the green is very refreshing. Not a dial pretending to be aged over the time like the Breitling. - the engrave of the plane at the back is so classy - thickness is perfect for a Chrono, not too thick - the in house movement is top of the top - pushers are thicker/robust (same as before pilot watches with their gloves) This watch will gain lots of attention, very difficult to re-produce it at the this level of right balance, and impossible to buy the early days watch maker for a Classic like other brands are doing. Again, Legitimacy pays off.

Such a beautiful looking piece. Imagine if they offered it in a manual hand wind version with a greatly reduced height! A hand cranker would suit this design so much

This watch is threatening my wallet... Dang, it's so good looking...

Classic in the making and a smash hit for Longines.

Excellent review, Thanks! This is definitely one of the most handsome watches to come out in 2017.. if not in the past few years. An instant new classic.

I'm happy to discover this. The IWC Spitfire is on my radar but this really offers a lot more for your dollar. I'd miss the day date but you're right, it would crowd this interesting handsome dial. Also, the lum not being faux retina is refreshing. I may have my chronograph picked for less than half what I'd planned on spending with almost no compromise.

This movement is beautiful, it will be nice if they could make another version with clear back

Kinda cool that Geddy Lee of Rush has one of these. Learned that from reading W&W. 👍

Case looks really close to the IWC pilot chrono which uses a base ETA with a fancy rotor! This is a better deal and the Colomnn wheel is a game changer

I’ve been looking for an affordable classic looking chronograph. Just found it!

They whacked this out of the park. And 20mm lug width too! I like when companies make room for the rotor with the case back, not the case. Looks proportional from the sides. Great thoughtful design!

I appreciate arm shot and discussion of fit and wrist size. I just bought one after seeing this review.

Came extremely close to buying an Avigation BigEye on vacation in September...I passed then because I didn't know enough about it and its beauty really caught me off guard. I have a Longines Heritage Conquest as well and it's been rock solid. Thinking that this Avigation will round out my Heritage Conquest and Tudor BB36 well. It wears remarkably well for its size; I was concerned about it's thickness due to the Valjoux 7750 based movement. My wrist is only about 6.4" around and it fits really well - I think it's largely based to the soft leather strap. Unlike other leather straps, which can be hard, this one is very soft and molds to your wrist really well. The only thing about the Avigation I would change is making the minute counter the same diameter as the other registers for better symmetry. I know, I know, that's the purpose of the "BigEye". Even with that, it's a stunner!

I need to add this watch to my collection ... soon. God, they nailed it.

Always helpful to list the thickness of a chronograph. Nice video!

really is one of the best looking watches ever, let alone in 2017. I just wished for 2k it had an exhibition case back.

If this had a clear caseback it would be a instant buy for me

This is one of the finest luxury watches I have ever seen. Pure elegance and refinement, at an exceptionally reasonable (though far from cheap!) price. Longines is one of the best brands in watchmaking, can't stand the pretentiousness of Rolex and their designs are nothing special at all.

"Ya-know" is your filler phrase. Damn fine watch though, good review.

very nice watch, perfect size at 41mm case & 20mm lug..

Beautiful Watch. You should feature your website name in your videos. The website design is superb.

wow im really tempted as i like dress or chronos. Should have a display back as ive seen the movement why highly decorate movement with a closed back?

Great review as always! Beautiful watch!

It would be nice if watch companies would offer larger case sizes of their heritage watches for the modern market, as well as smaller sized cases for those who want a more authentic experience.

Shame not handwinding like the speedy pro: slimmer! Perhaps also combined with a display caseback. Lovely watch tho!

Those macro shots are so good!

After watching this review I have hit the subscribe. This guy is top. very pleasing voice. keep the amazing work.

Should've had a display caseback to show off the column wheel chrono movement. Also a 6-o'clock date window would have been nice to add to the everyday functionality...

Excellent review much better than mine lol. Still in love with mine.

I had a 1940s Heuer Big Eye - very very similar to this

Amazing watch Longines is way ahead with value for money and quality.

A handsome watch and the review was very well presented.

3 atm can use for rain and shower ?

Beautiful watch

Did the straps have some play? Like you can wiggle left and right...

I bought it. For some reason it doesn’t look that large on reviewers wrists online, but it felt huge on my 7 inch wrist. Quite disappointed as I fell in love with the watch before purchasing.

Great video. Many thanks!

What is the green background thing called? :)

I'm torn between the Bigeye and the Hanhart Pioneer Twincontrol. Any recommendations?

Did you mention the accuracy of the movement?

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Zach- you mention the watch is $2065 but later say $2625 (which is the correct price). I went into my ad expecting it to be significantly cheaper as I’m I’m Canada.

BUT with 3ATM is it SAFE to wash it once awhile? Or worry water might get into it

Just bought this in a sale £1565 in the sale

Dia 40mm and lug2lug 47.5 will be ideal size

Throw a unidirectional bezel on there and you will have a breguet type 20

What's the strap width at the buckle? Thank you

I grabbed it because of this fabulous video.Mine will arrive tomorrow.

yes I dig it!

This vs Sinn 103 sa chrono? Who wins?

Would it be asking too much for you to explain EXACTLY what the subdials at 6 and 9 actually do? I mean just for those of us who don't eat, sleep and drink horology 24/7. Thanks.

Nice watch but 3 atm? For real longines?

This or the Sinn 356 🤔 or both .... I already have a Speedy btw

Affordable Breguet Type XX

I like this watch. I do understand its based upon a past pilot's watch where one needs to easily operate it with gloves. However, as a modern watch, its Big Pushers ruin the aesthetic.

wow looks too good to be true

Is this not just a trend-following watch tying to capitalize on the popularity of the IWC Pilot? Great technical achievement for the price though.

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It's a bank for buck, as a replacement of Speedmaster Professional at much a lucrative look. You should include the accuracy issue. Many RU-vidrs these days mentioning this.

Certainly a handsome watch, but for me lacks a certain subtlety next to the similarly priced IWC Pilot Watch.

Longines is one of the brand making very beautiful dial but their main problem is using eta machines !

I thought longines was pronounced as lawn-gee

Too big

Wristky detail indeed 🤡

Totally out of balance for me..

Too much of a homage to the Type XX

Just another eta-based chronograph. Great review though. It's not your fault that Longines is a shitter brand.

Beautiful watch.