Longines RR888 or Military?

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Mar 21, 2021

I debating buying myself a nice preowned watch for my birthday and I'm trying to decide between these two. The main thing about the watch for me is the dials are clear and legible. Otherwise I think both are equal in all aspects; case, movement, fit & finish, etc.

What does the forum think about these watches?

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Pierre1333

·Mar 21, 2021

WhatYourWatchSay

I debating buying myself a nice preowned watch for my birthday and I'm trying to decide between these two. The main thing about the watch for me is the dials are clear and legible. Otherwise I think both are equal in all aspects; case, movement, fit & finish, etc.

What does the forum think about each watch?

Really cool, the one that has a zero for 12

 

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amcclell

·Mar 21, 2021

I like the second one better. The dial is a less busy.

 

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Keith88lx

·Mar 21, 2021

Hey Paul, my vote is the military. The faux patina with blue hands look great.

 

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DaveK

·Mar 21, 2021

Both look great. #2 can dress up more I think, so if you want one “go to” watch, I’d choose it. #1 would be my “weekend” watch.

And happy birthday!

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 21, 2021

Happy birthday Paul! The second Longines I have always loved, and agree wirh @amcclell - it’s easier to read due to being less busy.

Have you thought about the Timefactors watches? His Smiths watches are excellent for legibility...or are you on a Longines kick?

 

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arturo7

·Mar 21, 2021

I'm no help. I like them both. The military is very cool but I'm a sucker for railroads.

 

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CdnWatchDoc

·Mar 21, 2021

I don't think you would go wrong with either of these watches! I am partial to the military; the patina gives it character.
Happy Birthday!

 

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stevec14

·Mar 21, 2021

I like the military of those 2. I had one before and enjoyed it.

 

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MtnMarine

·Mar 21, 2021

My vote would also be for the military.

 

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Mar 21, 2021

Lots of great replies and thanks for the birthday wishes 👍

I do favour the Military and the point about the dial being less busy is valid and something I hadn't considered.

JwRosenthal

Have you thought about the Timefactors watches? His Smiths watches are excellent for legibility...or are you on a Longines kick?

Yeah, I do have a soft spot for Longines whether vintage or new. I'll have a look at the Timefactors site and see what looks interesting.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 21, 2021

WhatYourWatchSay

Lots of great replies and thanks for the birthday wishes 👍

I do favour the Military and the point about the dial being less busy is valid and something I hadn't considered.



Yeah, I do have a soft spot for Longines whether vintage or new. I'll have a look at the Timefactors site and see what looks interesting.

My only issue with Timefactors is how limited his runs are (one man show I believe) and how highly demanded they have become (sell out in minutes when his store goes live)- it’s difficult to get watches from them now. The Longines is probably easier.

 

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Mar 21, 2021

JwRosenthal

The Longines is probably easier.

It's only about 30 minutes away, so very easy to get.

 

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Rado63

·Mar 21, 2021

Both are great representations of the Longines heritage. Tough deciding between the two. If it matters to you the R888 is a larger case at 40mm than 38.5 Military. The blue hands on the Military are quiet nice.

 

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Mar 22, 2021

Rado63

If it matters to you the R888 is a larger case at 40mm than 38.5 Military.

Actually that does matter. I do prefer watches 38mm or smaller so it looks like the Military is becoming the better option.

 

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NikolShep

·Apr 30, 2021

Found this thread yesterday and am curious what was the final decision, as I am considering Longines military myself. Any update/pictures/impressions to share, Paul @WhatYourWatchSay ? Thanks!

 

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WhatYourWatchSay

·Apr 30, 2021

Sorry for not updating this @NikolShep.

I had to ask myself if I really wanted an automatic and honestly I don't like autos and I wasn't willing to spend this much money to see if I'd like it.

If either watch were a hand wind it would have been a tough decision but the Military is a beautiful looking watch.

Oddly enough, I ended up buying an automatic, but at a price point I'm more comfortable with.

 

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pIoNeErOfThEnILe

·May 12, 2021

how on earth does one pivot from the longines military to this seiko?

they don't seem to belong on the same horological journey at the same time.

it's almost like saying i like invicta divers and then turn around and buy a 1960's skin diver.

not saying it's wrong. it just seems weird.

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WhatYourWatchSay

·May 12, 2021

pIoNeErOfThEnILe

how on earth does one pivot from the longines military to this seiko?