Longines Spirit 37 My favourite release of 2022 - Owner’s Review
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2022
- Hello friends,
I hope this video finds you well!
The Longines Spirit 37mm is probably my most worn watch over the past 3 months.
Here are my thoughts about why it turned out that way.
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This is why real world usage videos are so important especially by people who use these watches.... The strap getting chewed on is a real problem because the strap starts to look old sooner than expected.... One workaround may be to use a distressed leather riveted strap which will look fantastic....
I consider myself a hibernating watch enthusiast but the 37mm Spirit woke me up! Hoping to pick this up someday soon as my new daily driver. I should visit a boutique soon but based on the videos I've seen, including yours, it is faultless. Though a screw down crown would've been nice, just for the peace of mind.
Honestly happy that I found your channel. Great content and value your insights. Congrats on first sponsor
You're very kind! Thank you so much!
Picked this one up in blue to commemorate a work milestone I achieved recently, and I stumbled across your channel when I was trying to find a suitable review for this piece before I pulled the trigger. I've got more or less the same wrist size as you do, and this video helped so much in my decision making. The watch is absolutely stunning in person, and I really like all the attention to detail Longines has given it. Thanks for being so informative, and looking forward to seeing you grow your platform! Cheers :)
Congratulations, Ocean!
Hope you enjoy it for many years to come
Also, thank you for your very kind words 🙂
This was a great review, I have a 37mm en route in black dial.
Very informative and great food for thought regarding the lack of chamfers chewing up straps.
Thank you, and greetings from Canada!
Great review! Would love to see more variants of this watch in 2023.
Great review, and on a personal note, thanks for your smile. I had a stressful day with my just two year old son, and your demeanor helped lift me back up. ✌️
I'm so sorry to hear that, my friend. I'm glad I was able to help in a small way
Always loved the way you approach watches in general, and your review is always on point Sanjay. Thank you glad I can sub to your channel. ❤
Good job on the video, and congrats on the sponsorship, Sanjay!
You're too kind, Chaz! Thank you!
Such a great Watch. Congrats on your first sponsorship
Thanks so much, Ken!
That bezel finish is awesome. Great review and attention to detail my brother!
Thanks so much brother. I always appreciate your kind encouragement 🙂
Congrats on the first sponsorship... you've achieved the next level of influencer status...cheers!
Haha oh boy, I hope I'm never an "influencer" 😅
Thank you, my friend!
Amen brother! Thank you for being the only one on RUclips that is proud of their faith! I’ll turn that right around to you… YOU are infinitely valuable!
That's very kind of you, thank you!
Dave from "Just the Watch" shares his faith regularly as well 👍
@@engineer_wannabe awesome! I’ll check him out too!
I bought this Spirit 37 blue about a month ago and just love it. Wears more like a 38mm on my 17cm (6.75 in) wrist because of the longer lugs and slim bezel. The bracelet is awesome, but you are right about straps. The case edge is sharp and it scuffed up a nice DeLugs leather strap that I put on it. I wonder how the OEM straps work on this case. Hard to find 19mm curved-end straps anywhere.
Looks nice. Great review
I love the stars! All five of them. Yup.
You, sir, have something money can’t buy - good taste.
Dude it kinda crazy that i seem to just have the same taste in watches as you, i ended up getting the SBGE211 & Oris propilot last couple of years & now thinking off getting this exact longines model. All this before i saw you review em, crazy how that works haha
This is great, highly considering this and I was wondering if you figured out or solved the strap issue? Have you found any that work well.
Nice review man, it is the first video that I see of this channel and I like both your watches!
By the way you can bend a spring bar with a plier to fit better the case, I have done it already many times, so instead of buying curved shape one you can use one of yours and bend it.
I Hope to see soon another video!
Hey there, thank you very much. I have considered doing this but never actually did 😅
Thanks again for the kind words! Take care and talk to you again soon!
Very lovely watch, somehow with the sideview, this 37mm watch appear to be a big bigger on your wrist. I was planning to buy this online, but since my wrist is around 6.25, I might have to test on my wrist before purchasing. Thanks for the post !!!!
Very helpful review! One thing I haven't been able to figure out yet is: is the micro-adjust on the clasp toolless/on the fly? Or does it require you to use something to push in the pins to change which hole it's using? Thanks!
I actually think the lug to lug distance is probably a tad too large for your wrist size. Mine are a slender 6.x". But if it looks and feels comfortable to you, why not enjoy it. Great watch
I enjoyed your review. It looks like a Seiko Sarb,, with a blue face. A very attractive watch.
Sooooo pretty!!! For some reason I look right past the 5 stars. I think this is a good candidate for the retirement watch list in a couple of years.
Absolutely 🙂
Your retirement watch shortlist must be getting longer haha
Bellissimo!!! Sarà il mio prossimo acquisto.
excellent review and great watch!!!!
Thanks so much Rob! You're far too kind!
Cool wallets Sanjay I will have to check them out. Are you into pens as well? I’m mainly here for GS content personally but I watch all your videos.
man we have very similar taste. love your channel
Thank you very much for the great review. The only thing stopping me from buying the Spirit 37 is the strap getting chewed. Did you manage to try it out with a curved leather strap or any other alternative to solve this problem?
That is really interesting about the straps. I never thought about that, nor have I seen anybody else mentioning it. I think the 37 is one of the best releases in 2022, and love the date position. I can wear the 37 (I've tried it on), but the 40 is really a better fit for my large wrist. I really like the 40mm titanium version, which would remove the date placement issue altogether. I do wish it wasn't a nearly 50% premium over the stainless model, but at least it is Grade 5 titanium. I think this is one of the best luxury watch values out there, at least in the stainless version.
The Titanium 40mm is an incredible watch! Here's hoping they make a 37mm Ti for me next year.
Happy New Year, my friend!
I’ve been waiting for your review since it’s long term 🙌🏾 I think delugs makes curved straps that aren’t far from their standard price and still have quick-release spring bars 🤟🏾
Thank you, Andrew. You're too kind!
Yeah I've been waiting for delugs to restock their curved end straps.
Last time I checked, they only had 2 19mm in stock...green and lavender (goat skin 😅) straps
@@engineer_wannabe well, good luck, sir 😅 hopefully a restock soon
Sweet alternative to anything Tudour.
Sanjay, as another member of the small wrist brigade, I love your reviews! Hoping to pick up this very watch myself in the not too distant future, which will complement my GS sbgx261 and Captain Cook also both 37mm with 19mm lug width - seems to be the size I've settled on. The seconds hand lining up with the diamond cut outs has blown my mind. Want the watch even more now!
Thank you for the very kind words, Mark! Yeah this honestly is my favourite watch from Longines
Not sure if it’s just for my watch, but the inner lugs are sharp (try running your finger between the lugs and bracelet) and yes it chewed up my strap because I didn’t think about curved spring bars
The longines is a fantastic watch more important Sanjay you are infinitely important, and I find your attitude refreshing.
You're too kind Joe. Thank you very much!
Lovely watch, but I just don’t understand longines and the L2L length on their watches. They need to change their name to Longlugs
Sanjay, I thought you were an bonafide expert on spring bars 🤔? I remember half a show dedicated to it 😆.
Great review as always-I have a big wrist and am strongly considering the Zulu time. I wish only the best for you and your family during the holiday 🎄season.
Haha thanks so much UWC! I'll be sure to have a curved springbar show in a month or two 🤣
All the best to you and your family as well, my friend! Looking forward to chatting with you again soon
The AR on the top of the crystal is the only thing keeping me from buying this watch. Does it scratch off easily? Thanks in advance for the help!!
Hi Sanjee,
I am interested to know what strap is on your grand seiko? I am interested in that style of pin buckle in stainless steel. I do not like the deployant style from GS, but love this more modern style pin buckle you find on some of the higher end models (also for instance those in white gold such as the Place Vendome limited). would be great to hear you have sourced the same style in stainless, and if so would love to hear the part number. Thanks! Matt
What about the OEM straps? I'd hope they avoid the issue of getting chewed up and they have the quick release system too. I'd go for one of those if I was you.
How would you compare Longines to Tudor for quality? This watch in particular and both brands in general.
Congrats on the first sponsor, Sanjay.
Seems this Spirit and the King Seiko serve very similar roles in a collection. Wondering how they stack up.
Thank you very much, my friend!
Honestly, the Spirit is a much better watch for just a couple of hundred dollars more. Not that the KS is bad, though.
If I may add... The movement on the new King Seikos is an afterthought and the Longines, despite being twice the price, is indeed better in every aspect....
That watch grows on you. I actually like seeing it on a leather strap.
this watch is kinda sharp at certain areas it almost hurt to run my finger on them, the iner lugs, both bottom sides of the case, if they can smooth out those areas would be awesome. Also if the clasp is better decorated......Other than that, this is such an awesome watch for what its worth!!!!!
Somehow I like the 40mm more, it is better for me, also because of the clasp.
The all shini dial is very good with the stars
I find the lugs edge to be sharp. I felt that if the lugs need to be given more attention and provide more Options to change straps
I like the five stars ... God Bless Sanjay
God Bless you too, Junior!
I really like this watch and wanted it, but the strap issues is quite off putting... thanks for the review.
I currently have a Sinn 556 and was contemplating selling it to help purchase one of these but the strap issue is making me think otherwise. Thanks for the info and review.
I have a Sinn 556I and really enjoy it. I also am thinking of buying the 37mm Spirit. Why do you want to get rid of the Sinn watch?
I wish this was this around. The 2023 version's date placement on the 3 hour market is "okay" but the one on 41mm is just weird because the 3 is sandwiched next to the date window.
Man, this watch in 37mm is a game changer to me. I was looking for a 39mm Conquest but this may be next (new to this world haha)
Haha yeah the 37mm was the watch we've been begging Longines to make 😆
I just bought one. what strap did you get?
Is it me or do the numerals look greenish? Is it the lighting or are the numerals naturally that colour in daylight?
For me the lugs are way too long, the lug width is to wide for the case diameter and it really should loose the date with those gorgeous Arabic numerals 😍
Interesting you have a GS which has the same look.
It’s a bit bizarre that small wristed guys rave about it despite the long lugs and male (clues in the name) end links.
I love the bevel on the bracelet, rather than just engraved lines.
I have a Zulutime which I love and was nice to see you mention the diamond thing.
My movement feels more like a bag of bolts than butter though, and it’s easily the noisiest rotor I own.
Great review-and I’ll second just about everything you said on quality and wearability, as a fellow, enthusiastic 37mm Spirit owner!
Only difference is that, while I love the bracelet, I’ve enjoyed wearing my champagne Spirit on both the Longines strap and the light gray nubuck from Delugs. It honestly hasn’t occurred to me to look for curved spring bars or straps, though now that you mention it, I do notice a touch of wear on the straps from how tight the lugs are. Hope you find a strap you love for it!
Thanks so much for watching, RR!
I hope I do too 😁
Hi Sanjay. Have you found a good strap for the watch yet? I appreciate you mentioning small details like this (i.e. the lug holes being too close to the case).
Hey Christopher, any strap that has thin material at the lugs should work....but they would all inevitably get marked up. The straps that I own and love were starting to get chunks taken off (Thick at the lugs)
A friend suggested curved spring bars and this worked very well. The straps are still getting the odd mark on it from the watch case though.
Sorry about the long response. I only just tried the curved spring bars and your comment was a good sounding board for me haha 🙂
Happy New Year!
Not sure if this has already been suggested, but I’m pretty sure delugs offers curved straps
Great review. Curious as to which wears better this Spirit or the Legend Diver? God Bless
Thank you, my friend!
Hmm, I'd say the Legend diver 36mm wears slightly better....but the Spirit is a "better" watch (for me)
Great callout on the lug holes being close to the case. I wonder how the strap version handles this? It could just be the strap gets chewed up...
That's a good question...I think it would be fine if the leather was very thin at the springbars. I'll check it out the next time I'm at the AD
I'm on the fence because of the external coating. I'm a bit clumsy. How does that hold up? Any microscratches to report about?
I understand that concern... I don't have any scratches so far 🙂
Wow these wallets are cool! Gotta show them to my wife 😁
Haha my kids always want to "press the button" on the wallet
Hope all is well with the family, my friend! 🙂❤️
@@engineer_wannabe I do need to bring many cards and traditional wallet isn't easy to take them out sometimes.
Thank you and same for your family!
The Pelagos 39 was the best release of 2022, but I do have a soft spot for Longines 😇
I would have agreed on the P39, if only Tudor got the lume on the hands right, which was quite a disappointment for me.
@@xavious5017 Never use lume lol
You can curve the spring bars on your own just get ones a little long. Also try a thin single pass or Pajama strap nato .
Hey CWM!
Thanks for the tips! I have some ideas on how to curve some spring bars using a press (or by some other means)
@@engineer_wannabe I've read that you can curve spring bars by pressing them against the back of an appropriately sized spoon. Great job on the video as usual Sanjay!
@@engineer_wannabe maybe I’ll do a how to bend spring bars video… hahahaha
This one is definitely a looker! Why when they make the smaller size do they put male end links??
If it had female endlinks, it would have been a no-brainer
Wow 🔥🔥🔥 now I’m not sure if I want this or Tudor prince date day 2 tone, I want both but my wife … 😒
Haha all the best deciding on which watch to get! 😅
Oris Big Crown pilot ze best
Great video! What price has been paid for us?
Thanks so much! Happy New Year!
Short story is: Jesus, who claimed to be God, came to earth and willingly laid down His life as payment to redeem us. An inifinte price was paid to save us from hell. Applies to us when we believe on Him
Nice watch, I have one with a creamy dial)
Nice! Hope you're enjoying it! 🙂
What's wrong with the Longines straps? I was thinking of getting one for my spirit
Well, the ones I tried felt a bit like cardboard…not all Longines straps are that bad though. The prestige edition of the original spirit had some nice straps if I recall correctly 🤔
What's your wrist size in inches?
Nice review. I do like this watch and the sizing is very good but honestly it looks very much like my Hamilton Khaki Field auto 38mm on bracelet and currently sells at $650 Canadian but more bling bling
No way
Thanks for the kind words, my friend!
I remember leaving the Hamilton AD underwhelmed when I first handled the Khaki Auto 38.
Comparing that to when I first handled the Spirit. I had to pick up my jaw from off of the floor...haha 😁
Yeah the price delta is quite large but I think the extent to which the Spirit has been refined makes it worth it
@@mybrainlikesthings The case shape is the same, the polished bezel, hands and Roman numerals used are the same style. If you remove the 24 hour numbering and move the date from 3 to 6 its close, but that being said the devil is in the details and no doubt the Longines is beautiful .
@@engineer_wannabe was the Hamilton on bracelet? Where are you located? I’m in North Vancouver.
Great comments. My first thought when the 37mm Spirit came out was that it looked almost the same as my 38mm Hamilton. It seems I was wrong. I’m almost ready to pull the trigger and but the Spirit.
Часики просто бомба, удачная покупка!
Just the perfect watch-if it wasn’t for these CRAZY lug dimensions 🤪
The endlink to endlink distance is hilarious. All that work to make it wearable on a smaller wrist and then POW - 49mm true lug-to-lug.
What do you mean it’ll chew down bracelet
is the champagne dial better for women? planning on buying one for my wife
Hmm that's a tough question...I suppose it's the most feminine of the 3 options. Does your wife like champagne as a colour?
Your Wrist?
With female end links and a screw down crown this would have been the perfect watch.
I could purchase if the end links are female
Can you tell me what is your wrist size??
영상보면 16cm라고 나옵니다...
맘이 급했네요 감사합니다 ^^
Hi, It's 16cm in circumference.
My wrist width (flat section) is approximately 49mm
Thank you ~^^
Congrats on getting a sponsor though you would have them knocking on your door. I love Longines definitely not cool seeing your straps getting ripped to shreds
Thanks so much, my friend!
watching the proportions i think your wrist is a Little bit smaller than 16 cm 🤔
Power reserve last only 2 days! Way less than 72 hours!
Couldn’t agree more ,the five stars are a no go for me☹️
Ah, sorry to hear that. It is a great watch but it does have a couple of flaws
I’m disappointed how the bracelet and case don’t look like they’re meant to be together.
Too thick for small wrists. Nomos club 37 and Tudor BB 37 are better options IMO.
this wears slightly too big and the 36 legend diver wear slightly too small, I almost wish their dimensions were flipped. Also, how you gunna give this one so much lume ability and only have absolutely pitiful lume on the legend diver? longines kinda just missed the mark on both of these imho...
I have the legend diver 36mm as well, and I know what you mean. The movement on the LD is not up to the Spirit's standard either..
The only rationale I have is that the LD is a much older watch, and the Spirit was just launched a couple of years ago.
When the Legend Diver gets a full refresh, it'll probably be brought up to modern standards. But that is probably a few years away
No screw drown ? Meh
The L2L on the bracelet is too much and if you go for a strap to avoid the male end link you have the spring bar issue. Sorry it's a "no" from me.
"A great price has been paid for you?" Oh? However subtle or matter-of-fact you insert your well-intentioned religious POV, it is out of place in a watch review. Rather focus on the price/value of the watch you are reviewing. And, your review is detailed and excellent..
Esslinger website
Thank you very much! I'll try their spring bars 🙂