LONGINES LEGEND DIVER
​Heritage, Precision and Elegance

At first glance, it is distinctive because of its two crowns and internal rotating bezel. Presented in 2023 in a completely redesigned version measuring 39 mm in diameter, this year the Longines Legend Diver collection comes with new polished lacquered dials in green, terracotta and anthracite grey.

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^{Price: 3800€}

An icon of the brand for 65 years, the Legend Diver line boasts a unique heritage in the world of watchmaking. As early as 1937, the brand launched the very first chronograph with water-resistant pushers, which it patented in 1938, followed by its first dive watch in 1958. A year later, Longines developed a watch specially designed for underwater exploration with a revolutionary Super-Compressor case with an internal rotating bezel and two screw-in crowns: the iconic design of the Longines Legend Diver was born.

Today, the emblematic diver's watch has been revamped inside and out, while remaining faithful to the original model. Like the versions with blue or black dials launched last year, the new versions are certified as Divers’ Watches (ISO 6425), with water resistance up to 30 bar (300 metres). All the watches are also certified chronometers by the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), an independent testing body. The qualification process subjects the finished product, i.e., with the movement running in the case, to a trial period of 15 consecutive, uninterrupted days. The entire watch is subjected to a series of operating tests in different positions at three different temperature levels to confirm its accuracy.

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These watches are powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L888.6. It is equipped with a silicon balance-spring and innovative components, providing a magnetic resistance ten times greater than the ISO 764 reference standard. This extremely precise self-winding mechanical movement has a power reserve of up to 72 hours.

The instantly-recognisable dial has no date and is topped by a domed sapphire crystal with black metallic treatment and multiple layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides. The hours are marked by elongated indexes and raised Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova®. The polished rhodium-plated arrow hands, also treated with Super‑LumiNova®, keep time with optimum legibility in all circumstances. An additional safety feature for divers is the seconds hand with its luminescent tip that serves to confirm that the watch is running, even in the dark.

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Another emblematic feature of this collection is the internal bidirectional rotating bezel for measuring dive time. The bezel's position inside the case protects it from accidental manipulation and shocks that could disrupt its settings. The screw-in crown at 2 o'clock activates it on a 60-minute scale, graduated on the case-back and topped with a luminescent triangle symbol. The sleek stainless steel case features alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces. A figure of a diver, the symbol of the collection, is stamped on the perfectly angled screw-down case back.

The new models come on a stainless steel bracelet with “grains-of-rice” links placed in the centre, providing flexibility and comfort. This bracelet features a double-safety folding clasp with micro-adjustment.

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More information surrounding the history of the Legend Diver collection can be found in the Press Release document.

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^{Divers’ Watch Certification (ISO 6425)}

^{The ISO 6425 standard is established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and specifies the criteria and requirements for deep-water saturation-diving watches. According to this standard, a divers’ watch must be water-resistant to a minimum hydrostatic pressure equivalent to 10 bar/100 metres (the immersion test must be carried out with an excess pressure of 25% as compared to the water-resistance required), be resistant to shocks, magnetic fields, condensation, corrosion and temperature variations, be fitted with a secure dive time indicator (e.g. rotating bezel) and offer optimum readability in the dark by means of luminous indicators (e.g., luminescent hands).}

^{About our movements}

^{Backed by centuries of watchmaking expertise, Longines has pioneered many technical advances and still displays an unfailing will to innovate. Its constant pursuit of excellence has led Longines to equip all its automatic timepieces with cutting-edge movements whose features include a silicon balance-spring. Silicon is not only lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but also impervious to normal temperature fluctuations and magnetic fields. Its unique properties boost the watch’s precision and longevity and allow Longines to guarantee these models for 5 years.}

^{About Longines}

^{Longines has been based in Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. With many years of experience as a timekeeper for world championships in sport and as a partner of international sports federations, Longines has forged solid and lasting links with the world of sport over the years. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of Swatch Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of horological products. The brand with the winged hourglass as its emblem has outlets in over 150 countries.}