Longines Spirit 40mm $1650

Wishfulthinker580

Bronze supporter
AH legend
Joined
Jun 23, 2021
Messages
3,870
Reaction score
8,532
Media
12
Articles
1
Hunting reports
Africa
1
Hunted
Namibia
I bought this watch new from an AD on New Year’s Day in 2024 (have proof of purchase). It was sort of an impulse buy. I had just recently gotten into watches but I didn’t know anything yet and the lug to lug is just too much for my small wrist. If the lug to lug worked for my wrist I would keep it. Selling to fund another watch.

In the interest of full transparency and on the topic of not knowing anything I almost immediately caused an issue with it. Pretty sure it was the date wheel. I sent it in to one of Longines official US service centers and they fixed it right up. I still have the paperwork from that service that I can show any potential buyers.

After that embarrassing error and while it was away for that service I educated myself on automatic watches and did not have any further problems. After I got it back I wore it sparingly (did not wear it at work) but I did wear it and it shows signs of wear.

The longest continuous period I wore it was for one week (7 days) and it averaged +2.14 seconds a day, within COSC specs of -4/+6 seconds per day.

The last time I wore it was in late September of 2024. I did not have any issues with the watch. That said, when I decided to sell it in December of last year I wanted to give any potential buyers peace of mind so I sent it in for a full service to one of Longines official US service centers. I got it back earlier this month and have not worn it since getting it back. I have the paperwork from this service as well.

Reference number is L3.810.4.53.0

More information on the watch can be found here (same watch but with bracelet):

I’m asking $1650 shipped & insured CONUS. Comes with box/cards/tags. It had a cloth with it but I misplaced it. The flap of the box came off. Thanks in advance. Please communicate via PM. Be wary of scammers. I will not email you! LISTED ELSEWHERE
IMG_5234.jpeg

IMG_5235.jpeg


IMG_5236.jpeg


IMG_5237.jpeg

IMG_5238.jpeg

IMG_5239.jpeg

IMG_5240.jpeg
 
Beautiful watch! Wish I had more room in the watch case, but I have too many that don't get wrist time already. I'll share this with my friends and see if anyone's interested. I've have several Longines over the years and they always punch above their weight class. Best of luck to you!
 
Beautiful watch! Wish I had more room in the watch case, but I have too many that don't get wrist time already. I'll share this with my friends and see if anyone's interested. I've have several Longines over the years and they always punch above their weight class. Best of luck to you!
Thank you sir!
 
Price drop to $1550 shipped and insured CONUS
 
Final price drop to $1475 shipped and insured CONUS
 
Beautiful watch, what is the case size?
 
Beautiful watch, what is the case size?
Thank you. It’s 40mm. Lug to lug is 49.7mm. Case height is 12.2mm. Lug width is 21mm

100 meters water resistance
 
Last edited:
Damn it! Nice watch but I just bought a new Omega a couple of days ago. I’m still tempted though…...
 
It’s not missing the hour hand! Bad timing on the photo. :cool:

41mm, stainless steel, platinum-gold dial, Sedna gold hands and indices, gray alligator strap.
 
I just saw this watch at my AD for $2850. This is a screaming deal on a terrific watch. If I hadn’t just bought a Tudor this week, I’d be all over this.
 
@Wishfulthinker580 is a top notch guy. Buy with confidence.

And whoever is reading this should absolutely buy this watch. A steal at this price.

You know I'm an Omega guy or I'd be all over this. Cheer mate and GLWTS.
 
One thing I forgot to mention in my OP when talking about the accuracy of this watch is that during the longest period I wore it (one week- 7 days) we were on vacation. Four days of that week many hours were spent at the beach and/or the pool. I didn’t wear it at those locations because of the leather strap so that +2.14 seconds per day accuracy might be even better with more wrist time. Of course that was before this last service so YMMV
 
This is tempting. I my everyday watch is a Movado Automatic 14 K- but it isn't water proof and I need to be careful about where I wear it. I recall having a Longines several years ago but don't recall the details. As noted I've had 2 Omegas, both stolen; but since I'm no longer going to be leaving it in my "personal area" while I was in the hospital recovering from wounds, or passed out drunk at a rock concert, the chances of this one being stolen are greatly reduced. I guess the question is: can I justify getting another watch?
 

Forum statistics

Threads
66,689
Messages
1,476,130
Members
141,781
Latest member
JessicaSte
 

 

 

Latest posts

Latest profile posts

I have 20 rounds of 416 Hoffman 400gn solids if anyone is interested
7x57Joe wrote on HunterX's profile.
How much is your friend asking for his M-S 8x56? Thanks
David jr wrote on Green Chile's profile.
Hello I am wanting the same thing done on a elephant in 2027 please keep me informed on how it is going
Is the 6 panels the whole elephant of just half
David Williams
Shotgun Coach wrote on Tdruck's profile.
In the RSA
 
Top