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Basel 2018 - New Longines Military Watch

Willem023
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Does anyone know what the 'original' watch is, based upon this new one is modelled?
Happen to have some old (1950) Longines that I know 馃槜 about.

Thanks!

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But why? Why would they (Longines) do this? Faux aged lume was one thing, but intentionally adding blemishes to a dial?

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Mr.Cairo Mr.Cairo
But why? Why would you do this? Faux aged lume was one thing, but intentionally adding blemishes to a dial?

If that was pointed at me, that鈥檚 the link to the Nautilus.

Honestly, I鈥檓 not much a fan of the dial spotting. Seems to be trying a bit to hard for my taste, bymmv.
 
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Not pointed at you, but I should have been clearer and added that to my first post instead of just after yours. My bad 馃榾

Rumar89 Rumar89
If that was pointed at me, that鈥檚 the link to the Nautilus.

Honestly, I鈥檓 not much a fan of the dial spotting. Seems to be trying a bit to hard for my taste, bymmv.
 
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Mr.Cairo Mr.Cairo
But why? Why would you do this? Faux aged lume was one thing, but intentionally adding blemishes to a dial?

From the few pictures we have it doesn't seem excessive. I'm going to reserve judgement until we get clearer shots of the watch.
 
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From the few pictures we have it doesn't seem excessive. I'm going to reserve judgement until we get clearer shots of the watch.
excessive or not, anything at all is too bad. But you're right, I'm going nuts over a vague IG pic. We wait.
 
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The dial spotting is an aesthetic. You seem to dislike it on essentially an authenticity level, but I like the look of it (on a vintage version, or a modern version).

I'd say these new modern renditions of old watches are like modern reproduction Eames chairs. Would I rather have an original? Yes. Is the original a more "authentic" version? Unquestionably. However, there can be exceptionally well made reproductions that look very, very good indeed. If you can't afford or find an original but want that aesthetic in a modern package, I find no fault in buying one that has that look and feel....

This, to me, is the same thing.
 
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6b's aren't that difficult to source. And for those who shy away from them due to size, the '56 recase is a perfect alternative.
 
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sjg22 sjg22
The dial spotting is an aesthetic. You seem to dislike it on essentially an authenticity level, but I like the look of it (on a vintage version, or a modern version).

I'd say these new modern renditions of old watches are like modern reproduction Eames chairs. Would I rather have an original? Yes. Is the original a more "authentic" version? Unquestionably. However, there can be exceptionally well made reproductions that look very, very good indeed. If you can't afford or find an original but want that aesthetic in a modern package, I find no fault in buying one that has that look and feel....

This, to me, is the same thing.

Not a taut analogy, as the Eames reproduction are not made to look old.
 
Larry S
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Longines had a deep design catalog to dig into. I think they are doing a wonderful job with their Heritage watches. I know some will sniff about Faux patina and ETA movements but these are well priced and popular. They don鈥檛 feel derivative to me.
 
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That spotting on the dial to mimic a vintage patina.

That is .. unheard of on re-issues so far. If it is intentional, I think this is ground-breaking territory.

I too would have initially not have paid attention and thought this watch was an original.
If a reedition, it's hard to imagine the spotting is accidental - and quite impressive indeed.
Taking patina replication to another level.
Which they started doing on some of the Longines Legend divers models, with golden lume instead of the cold whites they used before.
Actually.... I kind of like it. Although those new watches are all too large for me.

Mr.Cairo Mr.Cairo
But why? Why would they (Longines) do this? Faux aged lume was one thing, but intentionally adding blemishes to a dial?

edited for clarity @Rumar89 -
Why? Why? Because they know they have two potential clienteles. The first half are the people who buy and love the Hydroconquest and the Equestrian lines, and who could not care less about the Heritage line.
And then the people who might like the Heritage line.
Except when their historians talk to vintage lovers, those vintage lovers tell them: forget about us so long as you create those shiny cold things with date windows; we like watches that have traces of life in them, color, scratches and banged up straps.
So if this is a reedition it will be an interesting test.
And I'm curious how well the Heritage 1945 worked out, that so called salmon dial 'calatrava" style watch modeled after Ben Clymers watch. But I somehow doubt whether the Swatch Group would reveal sales figures.
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Interesting development. Please do keep us posted if your hear more!
 
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That would be an exceptional watch if you could remove the dial spots, and if it was handwound.
 
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I鈥檝e always been on the fence about faux Latona and aging. I find it visually appealing but conceptually gimmicky.

So I don鈥檛 know where my mind will land on long term but purely as a reaction to the visual....Well done!!
 
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sjg22 sjg22
The dial spotting is an aesthetic. You seem to dislike it on essentially an authenticity level, but I like the look of it (on a vintage version, or a modern version).

I'd say these new modern renditions of old watches are like modern reproduction Eames chairs. Would I rather have an original? Yes. Is the original a more "authentic" version? Unquestionably. However, there can be exceptionally well made reproductions that look very, very good indeed. If you can't afford or find an original but want that aesthetic in a modern package, I find no fault in buying one that has that look and feel....

This, to me, is the same thing.
There are reproduction Eames chairs??? Pretty sure they are all actual Eames chairs that have never gone out of production. They stopped licensing them a few years back, and pretty aggressively went after fakes over a decade ago.
 
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There are reproduction Eames chairs??? Pretty sure they are all actual Eames chairs that have never gone out of production. They stopped licensing them a few years back, and pretty aggressively went after fakes over a decade ago.

I think he's referring to replicas like this one. Same design at a fraction of the price.

Of course I know nothing about Eames chairs so I can't speak to if the real thing is actually worth the $4k+ premium you pay over this one or not.
 
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HODINKEE article is up!

TL;DR - 38.5mm stainless steel case, Longines L888 automatic movement (ETA A31 base) w/65 hour power reserve. Price is 2,000 CHF.

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