LONGINES Silver Arrow. The “Silver Arrow” adventure began in 1955...

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The Longines “Silver Arrow” adventure began in 1955. Today we show you in a 4K-video how the "Silver Arrow" story continues in 2021.
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In 1955 Longines held an in-house contest to find the name for a new timepiece with an avant-garde design. A name emerged that was based on one of the 450 proposals: “Silver Arrow”, a reference to the famous Mercedes Benz sports cars that dominated the racing circuits of the era.
The first “Silver Arrow” was released by the Longines factory in 1956. At the time, each of the brand’s collections bore an emblem. The “Silver Arrow” symbol was a supersonic plane flying through the stars. By making a connection between racing circuits and celestial paths, Longines confirms its connection with the world of aeronautics and its pioneers...
The 2021 timepiece shows an understated elegance and distinctive silhouette, and is powered by newest watchmaking technology. The watch has a 38.50 mm steel case which contains a self-winding mechanical movement (L888.5) with a silicon balance-spring to ensure high-precision accuracy and enhanced resistance to magnetic fields. To prove its reliability, this new timepiece comes with a five-year warranty. Resolutely minimalist, its silver opaline dial features striated indexes - like the original version - and sword-shaped hands, and both of these features are coated with Super- LumiNova®. The absence of a date display and of a “self-winding” indication contributes to its understated character while maintaining the spirit of the original timepiece. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire glass with a multi-layered anti-reflective finish, as well as a screw-down back engraved with the “Silver Arrow” emblem. A matte brown leather strap with a soft texture and vintage finishes completes this elegant composition.
Calibre L888.5 (ETA A31.L11) self-winding, 11 1⁄2 lines, 21 jewels, 25'200 A/h, silicon balance-spring, power reserve 72 hours
FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds
CASE 38.50 mm, stainless steel, special engraving on case back screw down case back with notches
DIAL Domed silver opaline, 12 striated indexes extended with an understated Super-LumiNova® rectangle
HANDS Hours and minutes hands coated with Super-LumiNova®
WATER-RESISTANT 3 bar (30 meters)
GLASS Sapphire crystal box with several layers of anti-reflective coating
STRAP Brown leather strap with buckle
REFERENCE NUMBER L2.834.4.72.2

[@WatchAdvisor]

PLEASE do also read the description of this video... I am looking forward reading your comments and if you have some answering your questions...

[@richardman28]

Very underrated horology brand with history. They produced a few fantastic watches in the last few years. This particular model's brutal simplicity and minimalist look makes it a great addition to a watch collection. Its price proposition makes it a very attractive option too. Along with legend diver, my favourite models in recent times. Excellent review from Alexander as usual. My go to channel for watch reviews and information. Thank you

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you! I own a Legend Diver… saw it fell in love and bought it… The brand is waking up… that should scare lots of Longines’ competitors!

[@richardman28]

@@WatchAdvisor never purchased a longines but always have the intention too. The legend driver will be my first. I love the look and will be getting one this year.

[@richardtan322]

Another awesome video. Beautiful watch. Can’t go wrong with Longines. Watches with style, substance and soul without breaking the bank.

[@craig2100]

Timeless piece

[@mramed8448]

I love longines, this model is simple and so elegant, thank you for the review 👍

[@WatchAdvisor]

My pleasure!

[@bookofmillions]

Do you own the 2021 Silver Arrow? How's the water resistance? I want to buy it but since I never owned any watch with less than 50m I am kind of reticent 😄

[@michelpimoulle2002]

Beautiful piece , a Revival of Vintage model Dial is very interesting, longines have clearly "savoir faire".. quality build seems very good and moovement too. You have the best job in earth alexander !

[@WatchAdvisor]

In fact I love what I do! I am happy to share my passion with you…

[@garyhaddock7264]

Fantastic!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am happy to read this!

[@hovvy786]

Thanks for the great reviews. Purchased a v.h.p and a hydroconquest. Longines is really do some great work.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Bravo! Congratulations! May your Longines watches always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours!

[@johnmcdonagh1607]

Thanks Alexander 👍.

[@WatchAdvisor]

My pleasure!

[@wernerjacq]

enfin! Wat a gorgeous Longines again, and with that bracelet.... it cannot be unseen now. This watch needs that bracelet. I remember these from the sixtees and seventees, then mostly in gold tone. I think it’s a missed opportunity not to provide the watch with this bracelet. Even as an option it would be ok. Love the fact they upped the movement power reserve again, well done Longines.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s what I told them too… 😉

[@wernerjacq]

@@WatchAdvisor Maybe I am not their focus customer, but to me Longines is what is The nice Seiko’s or King Seiko’s to others. I have watches from all the usual suspects, and if Longines wants to keep me interested, they need to come with a complete, finished product. I know their are more watch nuts that love their heritage series, but it needs to be as nice as they can, and they can. The leather straps are like the cheap shoes on a nice suit kinda thing. We have seen them appear in all kinds of iterations and it’s maybe ok for keeping it budget, but why brands do not provide more customisation? It’s for me what is going to keep me coming back. Nomos does this very well. Omega has started this too and so does Breitling. (I won’t talk what Zenith is not doing...)

[@Ossory88]

I think the old original one is an amazing piece.

[@WatchAdvisor]

A bit small maybe 🤔

[@Ossory88]

@@WatchAdvisor yeah perhaps. However the Rolex explorer shows, smaller watches are more and more en vogue

[@zwietnamu3605]

@@Ossory88 because there are more men with smaller than bigger wrists.

[@alanh8101]

Very nice Alexander 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Alan H

[@WatchAdvisor]

Longines has such a rich heritage… more and more will now be shown..

[@alanh8101]

@@WatchAdvisor very nice would love to tour all the watchmakers in Switzerland my wish come true as Horology enthusiast and collector. Overall very good job Longines have done bring watches from past. Alan H

[@DavidDatura]

Love the dial, especially those indices! 48mm lug to lug is very long for a 38.5mm watch though. Also the original actually looks better proportioned than the re-issue. With especially the latter’s bezel looking too thick in relation to that great dial. Still, a very nice watch. I wouldn’t say no to one, even though I’m not a “young person” anymore 👴 😁

[@lipinglin1994]

I was about to say. The Lug to Lug of 48 really turns me off on this one. I was expecting it to be 45mm. I was going to buy it but I guess it is a bye bye for now.

[@N7Sound]

My next watch will be a Longines Hydroconquest. Felt in love with it since I tried it. I also love the Legend Diver, the Master Collection Moonphase and the BigEye. #FavBrand and so affordable ❤️❤️❤️

[@WatchAdvisor]

We will publish a video about the new Hydroconquest models 2021 soon...

[@theaussiewhinger]

I tried this on the store and it is such a charming watch. It would be a lovely cream white dial dress watch to sit next to my black dial Longines Flagship Heritage in the watch box.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing and please keep us posted...

[@bboooobbyy]

very nice, though I prefer the bezel thickness on the original.

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you very much!

[@squigglyphrank9348]

Nice looking re-creation.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yep!

[@jameshoward9700]

Thanks for bringing us this great watch. Longines' Heritage range continues to do little wrong. Great design and quality (those batons!) - glad they incorporated modern lume. My son (17) loves this watch, so some evidence that the design resonates with young people (quite retro inspired) today. I'm slightly underwhelmed by Longines' straps, but this watch is easily worth an upgrade to a top quality strap that would make the watch look well indeed. As in talking point stunning.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Some of Longines' strap choices are cool and some disappoint ... my saying ... Hope your son will decide to wear it! What kind of strap would he put on it? Any ideas?

[@ref6122]

What a great watch.I always thought they should re release it to go along with the Heritage Conquest and Flagship to fill out their vintage inspired dress watch offeringsThanks for the video !

[@WatchAdvisor]

My pleasure! Be sure this was not the last vintage release we saw from Longines...

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Thanks for sharing. A good competitor to Grand Seiko. With playing with light reflection through all these facets on on indices

[@WatchAdvisor]

"A good competitor" ... yes, but not only to Seiko ... 😉

[@ramazanbaris2349]

Thanks for this review. You are one of the few channels that makes videos eith useful content that i am following on youtube. Any thoughts on the young generation with a mediocre budget who wants to get into watch collecting? Maybe a video? :)

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your passion of watches with us... Good idea! Need to figure out how to realize such a video... Not an easy task to get a variety of watches these days... still Covid-19 is preventing us to do certain things... But Ill keep it in mind...

[@ronin7106]

Thanks for the review. Love this watch. However, It saddens me that it didnt come with a bracelet. DO you know if theres an OEM bracelet available for this? Thanks.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Not that I know! In fact they should have done it…

[@ronin7106]

@@WatchAdvisor Most definitely ! Cheers!

[@Nightmark2]

I want the same with the metal bracelet like the old one.

[@WatchAdvisor]

You are not the only one! Longines should offer it a s an alternative...

[@KennethWebb8822]

Great video Alexander. Any news of the Dolce vita sector dial??

[@WatchAdvisor]

No, nothing new so far ...

[@johnvsbear4247]

I wish that bracelet existed today as well.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I agree! Told them…

[@kurtp5379]

I wonder if one of the nicer Speidel flex band's would work?

[@petem3209]

Great video, Alex. It's another winning design from Longines. The L888.5 is the top movement in the 888 range, so the anti-magnetic balance spring really adds some value in addition to the design.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Today magnetism is THE ENEMY of the mechanical watch ... Every action you take preventing a calibre and its components to get magnetized is a good and wise one ...

[@ThiHaGadgets]

I wonder with that price range, shouldn't they certify COSC for the movement? Is it as reliable as CSOC certified movement like in Longines Spirit?

[@christopheducry4891]

I really like it, I prefer the Longines flagship heritage though

[@WatchAdvisor]

Tastes are different ... it is nice to be spoilt for choice!

[@kurtp5379]

I would like the Flagship also, if it came without a date window.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Thank you for the review Alexander. No I have (yet) another Longines watch on my list to see at an AD. This model looks elegant without being pretentious, the dial is a work of art paying homage to the original using modern materials. The hour markers combined with the hands and minimal dial text look beautiful. I think I may have a difficult choice between the Silver Arrow, The Sector small seconds and the Tuxedo, not to mention the Legend Diver that is becoming an it'ch that I may just have to scratch.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Do you also think that Longines should have offered it as well with the "old" style bracelet? Many wrote that ...

[@anthonystevens8683]

@@WatchAdvisor A good question Alexander. Back in the late 1970s I had a similar expanding metal bracelet that I never felt comfortable with, always leaving an imprint on my wrist of the underside of the band. It may have been just that bracelet but it put me off that type design. Offer it as an option is fine but it would not be the option I would purchase.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear you! Yes, that type of strap fits tight and leaves some traces, that's true...

[@rafapazos06]

Imagine adding a bracelet and 100m WR with a screw down crown. Boom!!! 💥 💥

[@WatchAdvisor]

But that would no longer be the watch Longines conceived....

[@rafapazos06]

@@WatchAdvisor It'd be better. Perhaps it would require sacrificing the height and make it 10.5mm instead of 9.9mm

[@WatchAdvisor]

So let us wait for the "Silver Arrow" 2.0 ...

[@rafapazos06]

@@WatchAdvisor One would hope indeed. Regardless, the value proposition of this Silver Arrow is absolutely compelling. It is a stunning piece.

[@FFL3001]

That 50s bracelet would have been nice.

[@WatchAdvisor]

So true! I told them when I saw it…

[@wernerjacq]

I have been waiting for this watch and i WILL buy it. Why no wristshot?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Wrist shots are in the video… Did you miss them?

[@wernerjacq]

@@WatchAdvisor sorry, it IS in the video, sorry..... (busy commenting...)

[@TruckeeDoggo]

Pro tip: stop whispering! There are times when the voice becomes totally inaudible, causing me to raise volume to hear it, then blasted when the annoying speaker resumes normal speaking volume

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for the feedback… To what minute:second to you refer? Interested to hear it myself…

[@burakandthestraycats]

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[@zoobee]

friend, I have seen a vintage Longines from the collection of Roni Madhvani on his Instagram but I cannot find the reference model. It seems exceedingly rare but is exceptionally simple and elegant in its beauty. II dream that longines revives it, I would buy it on the day it was released!

[@qwertyman9560]

I could barely hear you even with my volume all the way up! Please speak up or use a more powerful microphone

[@WatchAdvisor]

Apologies!

[@pokpongl]

@@WatchAdvisor the sound is fine for me. I truly enjoy your review. Very extensive.

[@nawafhoraib8617]

great review !! what is the name of the amazing soundrtrack?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you! We license all our music at www.premiumbeat.com

[@gilbertombp]

Very nice watch - diameter, dial, most everything! 19mm lug spacing makes it a bit difficult to switch straps, though...

[@WatchAdvisor]

There are plenty non-OEM straps available in the size...

[@bennychen7433]

Great affordable watch!!!!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Top quality on top!

[@gianpakasa]

As too often happens, the original is much more attractive than the new one. Even if, it's anyway, the new one, a beautiful watch. They need to give him a bracelet overwise is too heavily Vintage.

[@pazifikblau8139]

Actually quite like it, since I saw the first picture. 👍🏻

[@WatchAdvisor]

Only "quite" ... What is missing?

[@pazifikblau8139]

@@WatchAdvisor the Budget for all the watches I’d like to have. 😅😂

[@japd7897]

I enjoy these videos, but now it is not my priority to buy another watch. It would be a headache to pick just one from Longine's heritage line, so many cool models!.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Spoiled for choice ... 😉

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Alexander, please can you confirm what L888.5 means ? Does based on great ETA 2892 or 2824 ?? I love ETA and i feel confident with durable, reliable movements like this.

[@WatchAdvisor]

It is the the ETA A31.L11 that is based on the the ETA 2892-A2

[@a.pf.1335]

Die neue Uhr mit dem ˋalten Armband´ wäre der Hammer

[@WatchAdvisor]

Stimmt!! 😉

[@sanghoonlee5171]

38.5 by 9.9... I am already clapping

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am happy to read this!

[@achillesdanieladam9486]

Hello! Can you help me to find out if the Silver Arrow will be available till February - March of 2022? I heard it will be discontinued and I was planning to get it around February. I hope is not! And I was hoping if it would get more than 30 m of water resistance. But this now is the less problem. I hope Longines will not discontinue it so early!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I will find out for you… Please give me some days and I’ll let you know…

[@achillesdanieladam9486]

@@WatchAdvisor Thank you! I will be waiting!

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

@@WatchAdvisor any updates on silver arrow discontinuing news ??

[@achillesdanieladam9486]

@@WatchAdvisor Hello! Do you have any news?

[@tippykaffu4047]

38.5mm is just perfect!

[@WatchAdvisor]

For this watch a perfect size - yes!

[@lipinglin1994]

Pretty insane that they make this watch a 48 mm lug to lug. No idea what they are thinking when they can control the size of this watch under 45 lug to lug with at 37mm.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Many Longines watches have a huge lug-to-lug distance... It seem to be in the brands DNA ...

[@lipinglin1994]

@@WatchAdvisor Yes. I think the design back in the days to have longer lugs is to have the watch sit better on the wrist because of their small case diameter back in the days. Nowadays, you have huge watches that go with super long lugs, which can make the watch heavier and in your way when you are rotating your wrist. I don't have anything against this watch design, I just wish they could scale it down a little bit more.

[@bookofmillions]

Even my trusty Victorinox Alliance Automatic (white) RRP €500 has a see through case and tapered straps 😄 This is a beautiful watch but with 30m wr makes me think that Longines could've done much better

[@WatchAdvisor]

40 meters of WD is in fact not enough! Longines knows that meanwhile and they are going to improve WD in many future models…

[@bluebox303]

As cool as the re-edition is, since I've owned the original before, I can't help but feel like the proportions would look better if the diameter were kept at 37 or 36mm. The original dial seems to be slightly domed as well where this re-edition is flat. All said, fantastic review!

[@WatchAdvisor]

To successfully sell a watch today you need a certain size… you need to make some compromises ….

[@shajeedislam1181]

I echo those sentiments for other watches in longines' heritage lineup. The dress watches like the flagship heritage at 38.5 wear surprisingly large because of the absence of a strong bezel. This one, however, has a prominent bezel and will likely wear like a hamilton khaki field 38. It seems right on the money for a dress-casual watch nowadays. Doming is present on this model, but it's subtle.

[@bookofmillions]

It is domed, slightly on the sides. May I ask you, since you've owned the original, did you ever had any water 💧 🤔 problems? I never owned a watch with WR below 50m... I'm wondering if it lasts well over 2-3 years of regular wear...

[@bluebox303]

@@bookofmillions I used to swim with a Casio that had 30m of water resistance, so I'd personally be comfortable wearing a watch with that level of WR. The most important thing is making sure your seals are in good condition, and have the watch pressure checked annually. Vintage watches typically aren't WR anymore due to how they've usually gone through decades of wear without maintenance, so I wouldn't take one into the water unless it's been specifically rebuilt for WR.

[@bookofmillions]

@@bluebox303 many thanks 😊! I'll buy it as it represents a bit of horological history and it's on the affordable side. I'll make sure to keep it dry at all times. The seals also checked. Watches should have great balance, geometry in terms of dials IMO and this one ticks the right aspects as it has a good symmetry and seems balanced.

[@hitchhicker92]

Maybe its me, but the original still looks nicer...

[@WatchAdvisor]

It is nice but very small…

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

What is Lug to lug length???

[@WatchAdvisor]

It is mentioned in the video… 😉 Please watch it!

[@Judah.Rosenthal]

I prefer the original reissue from the early 2000s, even with a date. The markers may be original but just don’t do it for me. But Longines certainly does a good job with their Heritage collection.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I didn't like that first attempt at all ... to streamline ...

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

A very nice sleek watch I feel 38.5 is a perfect 👌 size and love the no date window. I do not like date window on Heritage related watches.

[@WatchAdvisor]

It took Longines a while to understand this, they thought there must be a date … now the Vintage-look watches look gorgeous…

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

@@WatchAdvisor Definitely 👍 but tell you the truth. I don't really care for date windows period I never use my watch for the date. I just feel they spoil alot of watches some companies put them in every model like Tag Heuer

[@WatchAdvisor]

There is NO need for a date indication today … The design aspect must go first!

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

@@WatchAdvisor 1000p agree with you agree. Seiko to put date windows on everything

[@zwietnamu3605]

The old one looks better

[@WatchAdvisor]

The tiny size would be ok with you?

[@zwietnamu3605]

@@WatchAdvisor I think most men have smaller wrists than big ones for 40mm + watches. A big watch on wrists that are not big too looks bad. Many companies slowly realize it and introduce smaller versions ( recently rolex did it ) . This one is very small on paper but looks bigger on the wrist because of the lug to lug size and bracelet

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

IMO any watch without rotating bezel should stay at 36mm or 37.5mm at max, nonetheless it is very very nice piece

[@cedarcanoe]

I ’d rather own the vintage piece

[@WatchAdvisor]

What about the combination of the new 2021 version with a bracelet in that historic look?

[@porschephile2k3]

@@WatchAdvisor This! I think the lack of bracelet on this model is a missed opportunity. I hope Longines releases a bracelet for this model, and I mean a real one with proper end links, not the half-baked one they made for the black-dialed Sector. I already have mine on order and I got it for a really good price at my AD.

[@kevinr206]

Not 925 silver? I don’t get it

[@WatchAdvisor]

Why should Longines have done the watch case in 925 silver?

[@angelos6817]

@@WatchAdvisor He's trying to make a connection to the new Tudor BB58 in silver. Have no idea why??

[@kevinr206]

Because it’s a steel arrow

[@angelos6817]

@@kevinr206 oh well I miss read that completely. Who cares

[@theaussiewhinger]

Just like the Mercedes car of the same name isn't made of silver either.

[@LeongLeeLing]

Damn, I thought I never interested in a dress watch! Now, I scare my collection will grow too large that I can imagine, sigh. Sexy!

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am happy to read this Did you decide yet if you are going to buy it? Let me know if you have questions ...

[@LeongLeeLing]

It's always a habit of mine to try out the watch before pulling the trigger, unfortunately Malaysia is entering another full lock down currently so I'm not able to visit AD or boutique in the city. However, tempting, very tempting indeed! :D

[@domokun938]

Nice watch but the 48mm lugs are way too long for a 38.5mm watch. should be 46mm.

[@WatchAdvisor]

You should try the watch on your wrist and then let us know again what you think. I’m sure you will think different…

[@MrAlkaest]

@@WatchAdvisor I agree I have bought many years ago ( around 2003 ) a Tissot prs 516, 38 mm and 50mm lug to lug and I have a small wrist, 16,5cm but 49 /50mm wide, it was my first mechanical watch and I never checked the L to L distance until recently, it wears great and nobody tell me it was to big for my wrist. So always try a watch on your wrist when it is possible, because the distance L to L is just an information, the design of a watch play a lot of the size perception

[@lipinglin1994]

I agree. I thought it would be 45mm and damn they made it 48mm. Why? Because they are afraid that people will think it is too small. Making a smaller watch and want it to fit larger wrist doesn't let it fit together. :(

[@domokun938]

@@lipinglin1994 yeah, the newest speedmaster is 42mm and 47.2mm lug to lug. just saying...

[@lipinglin1994]

@@domokun938 Yeah. It makes no sense for a 38 to have a 48 lug. I tried on the VC Historique Chronograph today and it has the same problem. Horned lugs goes too long.

[@chudishheoblo2289]

Жаль что нет браслета

[@WatchAdvisor]

Вам нравится металлическая группа оригинала?

[@chudishheoblo2289]

@@WatchAdvisor да, композиция выглядит более цельно. Новые часы я бы купил с бласлетом, был бы мой идеал.

[@AbdulBasit-in7hh]

It's a beautiful piece but it deserves a date complication

[@WatchAdvisor]

I absolutely disagree! Sorry! This is a replica ...

[@ClaxtonBay123]

100% Disagree! That would ruin it