New Longines Legend Diver 59: What does a vintage Longines collector think of the revival?

Today, we dive into the new Longines Legend Diver 59 and find out what a prominent vintage Longines collector, who owns the original diver that inspired this revival, thinks of this new release. But first, let's take a step back. Over the decades, one challenge has remained central to watchmaking: creating a wristwatch capable of resisting water ingress while still functioning as a reliable tool in the very environments most likely to destroy it. It's a pursuit that stretches back more than a century, and one that Longines has been deeply involved in since the 1910s. Over the decades that followed, the brand steadily refined its approach to water resistance, even working with the UK Hydrographic Institute to develop some of the first purpose-built diving wristwatches for Royal Navy divers. Eventually, in 1959, came the watch that would become the Legend Diver, a model designed specifically for underwater exploration, featuring a revolutionary Super-Compressor case and an internal rotating diving bezel protected beneath the crystal, based on a system originally developed by Longines technicians in 1936. Now, after decades of further technical advancement, the Longines Legend Diver returns once again, combining cutting-edge technology with one of the brand's most enduring designs. Let us know what you think of the new Longines Legend Diver 59 in the comments below. ------------------------------- https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-longines-legend-diver-l3-795-4-59-9?srsltid=AfmBOoo2qKpHK7tjMDf3FzA4doqwLtiow7t4ICx1n24A4W8zxiAL8Xdv ------------------------------- BRAND - LONGINES MODEL - LEGEND DIVER 59 REFERENCE - L3.795.4.59.9 CASE DIMENSIONS - 42MM (D) X 12.85MM (T) CASE MATERIAL - STAINLESS STEEL WATER RESISTANCE - 300 METRES, SCREW-DOWN CROWN CRYSTAL(S) - SAPPHIRE DIAL - BLACK, GRAINED FINISH LUG WIDTH - 22MM BRACELET - MILANESE MESH STAINLESS STEEL, DOUBLE-FOLDING SAFETY CLASP ADDITIONAL BLACK RUBBER STRAP MOVEMENT - CALIBRE L888.6, LONGINES-EXCLUSIVE, AUTOMATIC, COSC-CERTIFIED POWER RESERVE - 72 HOURS FUNCTIONS - HOURS, MINUTES, SECONDS AVAILABILITY - AVAILABLE NOW PRICE - US$4,100 £3,550 CHF 3,400 ------------------------------- Read more articles: https://timeandtidewatches.com Shop: https://shop.timeandtidewatches.com ------------------------------- MB01OTIXZLPJ5VH INSTAGRAM @timetidewatches TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=timeandtidewatches T+T Shop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timetideshop/