Review Longines Spirit 40mm Watch Replica With Low Price

Review Longines Spirit 40mm Watch Replica With Low Price

The Longines Spirit replica collection, all chronometer-rated, represents an exciting new luxury style for early 20th century pilot watches. Today we take a look at the Longines Spirit 40mm watch replica L3.810.4.73.2, a 40mm model with a silver dial and leather strap. Priced at $2,150, this watch is the entry point to the collection.

The Case

The case of the Longines Spirit replica mixes classic lines with exceptional finishing for a handsome result. Featuring a tried-and-true design that speaks to classic pilot's watches, the case comes in at 40 x 49.6 x 12.5mm for a happy medium size. From above, robust lugs and gently contoured sides are accentuated by sharp bezels and beautifully textured brushing. The bezel is reminiscent of stepped designs from the early 20th, sitting a bit in from the edge of the case. This too features the same high level of finish.

From the side, the case has slight curves and angles that lead the eye to a large domed sapphire. While from above the case has a more classic look, from the side it appears modern and sleek. The 12.5mm height is also hidden well by the crystal, various finishing lines, and case breaks. Off of three is a large screw-down crown that tapers into the case, making it stand out visually. It's a nice aesthetic element, speaking to onion and diamond crowns. The outer face also features a well-executed and surprisingly detailed etching.

The Dial

With regards to vintage-inspired replica pilot's watches, it's easy to be cynical and say "if you've seen one, you've seen them all," as they tend to stay pretty true to a core design vocabulary. However, this would overlook what sets them apart. Small details and design decisions, from typefaces to surface finishes, make all the difference, letting some standout while others fall flat. This is all preamble to say that while the overall design of the Spirit dial is very familiar, it is full of sexy details that make it one of the nicer pilot's dials I've seen in a while. With that said, it's also a luxurious take on the genre, rather than a practical one, which might not appeal to everyone.

Starting with the color, though in renders it almost appears white, it's really a pale silver. In person the metallic nature of it is much more clear than in renders. The surface, which is split between a lower dial and a chapter ring, then features different finishing that emphasizes this. The lower surface has rough stamped texture creating a very fine noise of light and dark points for a light gray tonality. The effect is very attractive and a bit unexpected on a watch like this. The chapter ring then features super-fine brushing that gives it just a slight metallic sheen.

One of the standout details of the design is the very thin, polished and chamfered inner edge of the chapter ring. Though steel in color, the polishing makes it appear like a dark ring with the occasional highlight that separates the two surfaces. Visually it provides a nice point of contrast and breaks up the otherwise uniform surface color. While aesthetically pleasing, this is one of those details that puts form over function, as I doubt a pilot would want a distracting and potentially even blinding detail on their dial.

The primary index consists of large applied numerals on the lower surface of the dial, skipping three for the date. Big and bold, they look great and allow for easy reading at a glance. The date window at three isn't great, however. It's set a little too far towards the center of the dial, throwing off the balance of the numerals, and the black on white disk lacks the impact of a marker, making that space feel empty. An outline, or perhaps a smaller, non-numerical marker could have helped with this.

The Movement

Inside of the Longines Spirit replica is the L888.4, which is a newer generation of Longines caliber. Based on the ETA 2892-A2, the L888.4 features an expanded power reserve of 64 hours and a silicon balance spring, as well as a frequency of 25,200. For the Spirit, this movement has been chronometer-certified by the COSC, meaning that it is accurate to within -4/+6 seconds a day in six positions. For a watch at $2k, these are some very decent specs.

The Straps

The Longines Spirit replica comes mounted to a 21mm cognac-colored leather strap with rolled or rembordé edges, and a bit of padding. It tapers down to 18mm and features a chisel tip, for a more rugged look. The thumbnail buckle features brushed and polished surfaces, mimicking the case. It's surprisingly well-finished for a buckle.

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