IWC Mark XX Rival? Longines Spirt 37 mm

Longines Spirit 37 mm #pilotwatch

[@Alex-Rainmaker]

The date is perfectly aligned with the markers on this 37mm model. I almost didn't notice it. Perfect!

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Yes! And the second hand diamond aligned perfectly with the minute diamond index

[@mannyqurban906]

Looks amazing. I love the dial. Looks like an elegant pilots watch

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Thank you bachem

[@webvideofan]

The difference is in the details with this one. Great finish and dial details. With accuracy like that, you can set it and forget it for over a week. 👍🏻

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Yes my most accurate watch !

[@Sumerdini]

One of the most handsome watches I've ever seen to date...

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Thanks for watching

[@johndobbs300]

Awesome watch - Longines really has some great options and are worth looking into for sure

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Yes they have been one good streak recently.

[@MiguelSMunoz-vm1gr]

Excellent video! I own this watch myself and it is simply stunning. Quality and class walk with this piece. Mine is running +-0 s/d.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Agreed! Thanks for watching brother.

[@jipke]

Fantastic watch. I had the outer AR coating removed on mine, though. It had attained blemishes that I couldn't see past.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Wow I didn’t realize it had coating on both sides. 😬. How did you have it removed?

[@jipke]

@@HeyHabibsWatches i had a watchmaker do it for me, but you could probably do it with a cloth and some slightly abrasive polish.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I can see myself doing something since I get annoyed by “little” things other people say look past.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Now that you have “blessed“ me with this knowledge I realize mine also has two micro scratches on it. 🫠 How are the on reflections now that your AR has been removed?

[@jipke]

@@HeyHabibsWatches haha, sorry. For me it was not a micro scratch as much as it was a 'spot', if that makes sense. If it was just micro scratch, I wouldn't bother, to be honest. Reflection is fine, you lose spme of the AR but it is okay. It has inner AR.

[@ianforber]

Longines are making some fantastic watches at the moment and the Spirit line are some of the best. I prefer smaller watches (no I’m not a child I just don’t want to look like a mobile phone salesman!). Why this rather than the Tudor Ranger? I’d buy this but I already have an Explorer 36mm so can’t find a good enough excuse.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Agreed brother. It more so a preference. I can easily pull this off in 40 mm but the lugs were a bit long so I went with 37mm. If prob prefer a 38 at least since it is a pilot watch tbh.

[@boris4951]

Lovely watch, but I'm not a fan of the difference in finish between the case/lugs and the bracelet. It looks like an aftermarket bracelet was put on it.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I think your correct, especially since this is a pilot watch so it’s possible the bracelet is an afterthought. I will say in person that has never stood out to me.

[@boris4951]

@@HeyHabibsWatches But I really like the case and dial. I think it would look great on a nice NATO strap

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

@boris4951 for sure. A nice grey one 🔥

[@arnovda9479]

Both IWC and Baume & Mercier are part of the Richemont group. B&M make a 3-hander in 40mm x 10mm with 5 days power reserve for under 3K. But IWC needs a 42mm x 13mm case? 🙃

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Good point.

[@bobnewby9129]

Measure the case size from 2 to 8 or 4 to 10.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Noted. Thanks.

[@EdmundPorter-ju8kd]

Very nice watch, I’m sure will look great with brown leather strap also.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Thats the plan! You could buy it on leather for about 250$ less but I opted to buy the bracelet version and bought a leather strap with a deployant buckle from Longines.

[@mickbrown9021]

Very good but the winder sticks out too much !

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I have gotten this comment a lot, to me this isn’t an issue in person, this may be down to it feeling aesthetically with the pilot style watch. Maybe exaggerated effect and videos?

[@omerturk9462]

Very beautiful watch, Looks better than Rolex explorer 🤗🤗

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

😂

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

And more affordable 😂

[@Sumerdini]

Much better 👍

[@uncles2000]

You need a diffuser on your light ring.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Your right. Any suggestions?

[@tetocaloscojones8229]

the bracelet tappers to 16 ? 18 ? other ?

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I believe down to 16 but let me check when I get home.

[@paolotoscanelli9641]

Perfetto... lo posseggo anche io con quadrante blu. Miglior rapporto qualità/prezzo....dimensioni ottime per polsi da 16/17cm. Tra l'altro neanche Rolex ti dà una confezione così bella. Ciao

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Thank you for watching

[@yamasail]

Does the crown screw down? It looks like it sticks out pretty far.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

In the 37 mm model it is only push pull. In the larger models it is screw down. In the beginning of the video the crown in out to hack the movement, later in the video it is pushed into place and closer to the case.

[@yamasail]

@@HeyHabibsWatches On closer inspection I realized the reflection of the crown on the polished case looked like a stem.

[@Mse-n2h]

Thank You, love This watch but KZbin content about This specific version is too rare

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

That’s why I made the video brother! I’ll post some shorts videos with some alternative straps on the coming days…

[@johnhebert3855]

It has a dressier design compared to the IWC.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

The dial does for sure. The new IWC with the bracelet is heading that way. Thanks for watching.

[@marcdee4427]

40mm is perfect size for me

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I prefer the 40 mm dial size for this style of watch. The lug to lug was a bit to long for me though. What size is your wrist?

[@marcdee4427]

@@HeyHabibsWatches my wrist is 7 and a half inches

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Oh then I would have made the same choice as you

[@peterlandbo2726]

Rival? These watches exist in two different worlds. Drop the comparisons - the Longines is a great watch just by itself.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

That’s fair, maybe I need to chase the title to *alternative*. Is that Nero in your photo?

[@MoreThai]

don't like the bracelet and the crown !

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I do think the bracelet/buckle is the weak point…just like a seiko lol. The crown I have no issues with personally.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Nice watch but not a rival for the iwc.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

I agree 😅

[@bobnewby9129]

I disagree. I've owned both brands. Sold the IWC.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Wow interesting that you sold the IWC. I’m not shocked though.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

I've owned both, longines is good for the money but iwc mark is like the submariner of pilot watches, the design and feel cannot be matched by longines

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Seems like the most logical take

[@edebube]

37 mm is a kids size.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

Haha it was this or a 40 and I referred the shorter lugs on this. I wish it was 38 mm but what can you do.

[@ipereira7]

Your dad wears a 36 tho

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

And grandfather who was a masculine renaissance man haha

[@edebube]

37 mm is a child size.

[@HeyHabibsWatches]

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