The sector dial is nothing short of a triumph and it runs a clinic in how proportionality on a dial should work. The same can be said about the well-judged knurled crown, which harmoniously nestles itself to the side of the case and doesn’t stand out.

The shape of the case is also admirable, classically rounded and resolutely understated, which adds to its versatility. These dimensions give the watch an enviably wide bandwidth, ensuring that it can be worn by anyone with just about anything. It’s hewn from stainless steel with a brushed finishing, and its proportions are nigh on faultless, measuring in at a crowd-pleasing 38.5mm across and 10mm thick. Now, that’s a big claim, but I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a fair amount of time with the Longines Heritage Classic L2.828.4.73.2, so let me walk you through how this conclusion has been reached. I am yet to witness a single negative comment, on any platform, about this new Longines there simply hasn’t been a peep - it’s been nothing but applause and even adoration.Īnd from the very first time you fasten it to your wrist, you understand why the response to this simple, time-only watch has been so profound – it’s a revelation. Part of this raconteur’s role is to scour the interwebs and plethora of social media networks, and, to my dismay, sometimes read the comments. No, for the entire horological community to get behind a new timepiece it’s got to be special … and the new Longines Heritage Classic L2.828.4.73.2 is exactly that: special.Īllow me to explain. But that watch brings with it a sizeable amount of polarity. There are, of course, certain timepieces that are highly revered - think the new Rolex GMT-Master II ref.126710BLNR, for example. I/trending 25776 HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Classic James Robinsonįew watches released in 2019 have had the ability to garner nothing but praise.

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