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Longines Super Compressor Diver 7042

  1. watchthisway Mar 3, 2018

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    What are people's thoughts on the 7042? Does anyone own one?

    I had a chance to try on a couple recently (here's a pic) and think I'm in love. Such a beautiful watch.

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  2. JohnSteed Mar 3, 2018

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    Looks nice, look under the hood too
     
  3. jumpingsecond Mar 3, 2018

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    I've seen it referred to as the King of the super compressor era. Here's the Queen ;) 20180303_080024.jpg
     
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  4. ulackfocus Mar 3, 2018

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    I think they're very sought after watches, and I think we need better & bigger pics.
     
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  5. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Mar 3, 2018

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    If you're into 42mm super compressors - as any right thinking person should be - the 7042 is essential. Here’s the plan: get it, then round out the collection with a UG Polerouter Sub, Vulcain Nautical, and JLC Polaris. Next, add some obscure ones like the Bulova and the Damas Marinograf. Finally, tire of the Polaris and sell it to me at a steep discount. Go!

    This is the first version of the 7042, with little lume dots at 3, 6, 9, and 12. One of my favorites.

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  6. watchthisway Mar 3, 2018

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    haha, indeed. polaris would be a grail. your version was the other one i tried on. i think it is rarer? so nice. the smaller lume dots are such a subtle difference. regrettably, i was too excited to take any more pics.
     
  7. calalum Mar 3, 2018

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    Another. Great technology and look.
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  8. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Mar 3, 2018

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    Can’t forget that case back
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  9. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 3, 2018

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    Nice.....

    I have the bracelet but not the watch !!! The bracelet is 22 mm and starts to taper..... fist link off the end pieces is like 21mm....
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    Let me know if any one as a spare watch for me...


    Good Hunting

    Bill
     
  10. jaguar11 Mar 3, 2018

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    Love em!!!!!
     
  11. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Mar 3, 2018

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    Dibs!
     
  12. michaelmc Mar 4, 2018

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    It’s a great watch, wears like a dress watch & looks superb.