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List price struck through — this holding, at this figure, while it lasts. Checkout locks the price you see.
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The movement inside This reference is built with either calibre. The choice changes the price, the rate and the reserve — nothing else about the watch.
| Base | Seiko NH35 or Miyota 8215, automatic | Swiss clone of the maison's own calibre |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | ±15 to 25 seconds a day | ±5 to 10 seconds a day |
| Reserve | About 40 hours | 55 to 70 hours |
| Balance | 21,600 A/h · six beats a second | 28,800 A/h · eight beats a second |
| Servicing | Any watchmaker can service it; parts are everywhere | Serviced by a specialist; finished as the original is |
| Suited to | Wearing daily, keeping simply, spending less | Matching the reference exactly, and glass casebacks |
The Swiss movement is $50 more. That figure buys the rate, the reserve and a movement that reads correctly through a glass back — not a different watch.
Which we would take. If it is to be worn every day and serviced down the road from you, the Japanese is the honest answer. If it has to survive a loupe against the reference — or the caseback is glass and the movement is meant to be seen — take the Swiss.
The exact base calibre for this reference is confirmed in writing, with the QC film, before anything is dispatched. The two movements, explained
- QC film before ship
- 2-year warranty
- Discreet insured express
Add to cart, enter your ship-to details, then pay with crypto — or message the desk. Either way you get a QC film of this piece: reply GL to ship or RL for another. Japanese +$50 · Swiss +$100.
Before you decide: how we inspect · Swiss or Japanese · what 1:1 means · FAQ
Description
pays tribute to the spirit of flight with its exquisite craftsmanship – the Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph Watch
The 42mm case is imposing, featuring the iconic stepped bezel, an oversized crown, and diamond-shaped hour markers that replicate the aesthetics of aviation instruments.
Available in elegant blue and deep black dials, adorned with a sunburst brushed finish, the diamond-shaped hour markers contrast sharply with the oversized baton-shaped luminous hands, ensuring clear readability in the dark and paying homage to the practical spirit of the Pilot's Watch. A minute sub-dial is positioned at 3 o'clock, while a small seconds sub-dial is at 9 o'clock, resulting in a clear and legible layout. The Five Star General badge at 6 o'clock confirms the watch's identity.
Equipped with L791.4 automatic winding movement, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), ensuring reliable accurate timekeeping. The flyback timing function features one-button reset, making each timing as swift and smooth as an airplane returning to base, satisfying the ultimate pursuit of efficiency.
The sturdy steel bracelet and the flexible woven strap meet the dressing needs of different occasions.
Time is a fleeting scale; but Spirit is always on the next leg: AF Longines Spirit collection, born for souls that refuse to be mediocre.
Specifications
| Maison | Longines |
| Case size | 42 MM |
| Dial | Blue |
| Grade | Premium Grade |
| Warranty | Two years, mechanical defects |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after QC approval |
Any term in this table can be looked up — beat rate, lug-to-lug, amplitude, power reserve — in the glossary.
What you see on the QC film
Macro stills and short film of your exact watch — dial print and lume, case flanks, bezel action, clasp stampings, crown threads, and the movement running. Nothing ships until you reply GL. RL means we swap or adjust first. See how ordering works.
Shipping & delivery
After GL: 1–2 business days to prep, then insured express (DHL, UPS or EMS) another 5–10. Tracking is e-mailed the moment the piece leaves. Packaging is double-boxed and discreet.
Warranty & returns
Two-year warranty against mechanical defects. Unworn pieces may be returned within 14 days or exchanged within 30, protective seals intact. Full terms.
Up close
Longines Spirit Steel Blue Dial
The dial and bezel under plain light — what the eye meets first is what was checked hardest.
Off the sweep
Longines Spirit Steel Blue Dial
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
As it arrives
Longines Spirit Steel Blue Dial
Kept unretouched: what is in this photograph is what goes into the parcel.
From the bench
Longines Spirit Steel Blue Dial
One of our own frames rather than a catalogue picture — included because it shows what a white background hides.
Off the sweep
Longines Spirit Steel Blue Dial
Not a studio frame. The same piece, in the room it was photographed in, with nothing tidied out of the way.
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