The Longines Legend Diver is a faithful reinterpretation of their 1959 Super Compressor diver, reference 7042. This modern iteration, reference L3.674.4, preserves the distinctive twin-crown "Super Compressor" case, where the second crown at 2 o'clock locks and operates the internal rotating bezel, a key feature of the original. While aesthetically true to its vintage predecessor, the watch is substantively modern, featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a robust 300-meter water resistance rating.
Founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, Longines is one of the most enduring watchmaker, identified by its winged hourglass logo—the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker in continuous use. The brand was an early pioneer of industrialized watch production, establishing a formidable reputation as a true manufacture capable of producing exceptionally engineered movements.
Longines then took various role as the official timekeeper for championship sports and as an indispensable instrument for the pioneers of aviation, including Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. Today, as a cornerstone of the Swatch Group, Longines expertly leverages its vast archives, particularly through its celebrated Heritage collection, which offers faithful recreations of its most significant historical references.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: est. 2013 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Dive Watch
Size: 42mm Thickness: 13.5mm Lug Width: 22mm
Case: Stainless steel case, round, mirror finish, light wear Bezel: Internal bidirectional rotating 60-minute scale, operated via crown at 2 o'clock Dial: Black lacquered dial, printed indices and Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova Hands: Polished arrow hands, with Super-LumiNova
Crown: Steel, two signed screw-down crowns, light wear Crystal: Sapphire, domed, with anti-reflective coating, light wear Bracelet: Black fabric strap with signed buckle Caseback: Solid, screw-in caseback with diver emblem, light wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: L633