Longines Spirit 37 (Little Brother)

[@MiguelSMunoz-vm1gr]

Wonderful watch. I own exactly this version and I am just in love with it. The dial is fantastic, I really like the bracelet and precision is on top. Longines is killing it at the moment. I was between this spirit 37mm, a tudor blackbay 58 and Omega Aquaterra. I choosed this one and I am extremely happy with it.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its a great watch and stands out more than the others 👍🏻

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

And you saved a bunch of money too! I'll be getting mine soon!

[@dannoeros]

Had to fight to get a champagne dial 37. Its still running at +\- 1 second per day after 4 months

[@ClickSpringReview]

Now that is seriously impressive Dan

[@ihasmax]

Wow and exact same wrist size as me. I’m looking at this as a step up from the Hamilton khaki field auto 38 mm. I love the smaller size for an every day wearer. You might have just sold me

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its a cracking watch you won't disappointed if you get one

[@Peter-2704]

Yeah that's nice. Definitely makes you think again about size choice.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah I think it looks pretty spot on on my 7,25 inch wrist Peter

[@Bourne1984]

Take my money now Longines. Recently bought a Nomos 37 Neomatik petrol green, watched your review of course, so will wait a few months and will possibly pick one of these up. Very nice

[@ClickSpringReview]

Why thank you James nice of you to say Sir 👍🏻

[@robertlock6041]

Hi Barry, this is a competent and good looking watch. Thanks m8, LG Bob 🍻

[@ClickSpringReview]

My pleasure Mr Bob I enjoyed reviewing this one its a really likeable model 🫡

[@cam1210]

0:27 "They never cease to disappoint me". That means they always disappoint you. I don't think you meant that phrase.

[@ClickSpringReview]

LOL did I say that I would of meant impress me 😁

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

I am buying the 37 in black for my son, but i am going to wear it for the next 30 or 40 years. I am hoping for 40.

[@ClickSpringReview]

thats cool just make sure to service it every 5/7 years

[@diahndrummond8238]

Nice review, agree with you about bracelet vs the 40mm version and the date placement. Male end links on the bracelet is no problem on the 37mm and should work on a large range of wrist sizes. Winner in my books.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Both models are still solid, high quality workhorses

[@claytonnash6919]

I think Longines did a great job with this. The 40mm is awesome but I prefer the 37mm sizing plus the adjustable clasp and date placement. The only change that I don't care for is the move from sandblasted to polished hands - which makes it far less legible. Aside from that minor complaint, this is a fantastic watch.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I really like the newer polished hands personally , they look kinder sharper more detailed if that makes any sort of sense

[@ninjasrose1653]

I had my heart set on a Grand Seiko (SBGX261) as my grail watch. This is the only watch I’ve seen in that price bracket that has me second guessing… it won’t be until next year I pick it up. So I suppose I have time to think lol!

[@ClickSpringReview]

I lot of watches can happen in that time :)

[@jipke]

This is a cracking watch. I have the black dial 37mm and this is the only watch I wear in rotation along with my Sinn 356 Sa. This will stay with me until I croake. The AR coating makes the crystal disappear but on my watch it started showing blemishes rather quickly to the point it started to bother me. I had the coating removed and it's perfect now. The underside coating does the job quite well. Good video, keep it up!

[@ClickSpringReview]

I did a video showing how to remove AR coating, I did the same to my Sinn EZM1 a few years back , The 356 is a also cracking watch you have good taste Sir

[@Wongo150]

I have a 7inch wrist and I’m debating a lot between the 37 and 40. Mainly due to the lug to lug distance for the 40 being too long and the lug to lug being too small with the 37 and making the 37 “small” on my wrist overall.

[@ClickSpringReview]

With any other brand it would be an easy question to answer but as you say the lug to lug size is a strange one, I think the only way is to try them both, sorry I couldn't be more help Wongo

[@WayJilliamRohnson]

as a swiss I'm loving the auto-translation calling it "long jeans"

[@ClickSpringReview]

🤣🤣🤣 I see it on the subtitles myself

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

Does Longines mean something or is it a place? This watch is just gorgeous.

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@marcelodelpuerto395 As I remember the name comes from not a village but the field where they built their workshop

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

The 37 mm for me for sure, i like the date window at 6 and the size would be perfect. I also love the 39mm Spirit Zulu...

[@ClickSpringReview]

out the two I would probably go for the Spirit Zulu myself

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

@ClickSpringReview nicer and pricier, especially the titanium!

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

I’ll take the 37.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Me to Robin 👍🏻

[@Valera_Scotland]

I have the same wrist size and love smaller watches that I've owned in the past (seiko from the 70s, op36, iwc mark xvi, Aqua terra 38mm, Hamilton pilot pioneer, smiths PRS-29A, casio W59, CWC G10 and so on).... So I would go for 37mm...100% And it's on my short list now, along with Sinn 556i. The question though - if it's to be my one and only daily, would YOU go for black or silver? I used to want a silver Datejust 36mm, but most of my past watches have been black... I'm leaning towards black, but not 100% sure

[@ClickSpringReview]

Black is always a safe bet but the silver on a brown leather strap 😍

[@Valera_Scotland]

@ClickSpringReview oh I believe it! I have 4 very high quality (bulang and Sons) straps but now I'm just looking for a watch for any weather, and metal bracelet can just be easier to wear. Not sticky, can clean it easily and so on

[@ClickSpringReview]

I use John at l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackisleleatherwork.co.uk%2F&e=AT0IxZ0GNZV2lShzxcuADDAIwubYohsxMk_AcKeu0lfiW2vjTLEPceZD7YkvndB2daSSaefCW5XT94civalG8nOhV7ADUg6vcXbsinU he makes great straps at the 50 euro price mark

[@johnanth]

One thing you didn't mention regarding the 3 o'clock date on the 40mm version: notice how it's closer to the hands and as a result, not super aligned to the numerals. It's because the movement is basically too small for the watch. This is true on many watches but it's good to see it being perfectly aligned here. This movement is derived from one made in the 80s, when 34-36mm watches were standard for men.

[@ClickSpringReview]

The movement L888.4 is based on the ETA2892 which is a great movement I personally prefer the 2892 over the L888.4 as it has a higher beat rate (8bps) the moment is used in many watches one being the Sinn U50 come to mined. its a solid movement 👍🏻

[@johnanth]

@@ClickSpringReview Interesting, is there a reason why? It's established that higher beat rates don't correlate with accuracy, plus the L888 lasts longer and (at least in theory) is less prone to magnetic interference (though I also don't think this is a concern for most) by using silicone parts.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I do prefer a higher beat as the second hour just guides round the dial that much smother plus the ETA2824 is a joy to work on John ps you are correct about accuracy 👍🏻

[@rphllii]

Looking to pick this up in the near future, do you say the AR coating on the upper crystal will pick up scratches easily overtime? What was your experience?

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep its on both sides so it is possibly to scratch it but its much tougher than you think and if over the years you do mark it, you can always polish of the coating

[@millersciencesms762]

Thanks for the great review. I would prefer the 37mm. Can you please tell what the crystal diameter is?

[@ClickSpringReview]

Ive just checked and its about 30/30.5mm its to tell exactly due to its design

[@daveLin104]

Great review do you prefer this or the European Alpinist?

[@ClickSpringReview]

That a tough one as I do like both but I'd have to go with this, one the dial is cleaner and it just feels and look great , it could be your only watch and I'd think you'd be happy

[@daveLin104]

@ClickSpringReview thanks for the reply it says something for the alpinist if its so close because its a lot cheaper

[@martinowl]

37mm for me

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep I'd say the same here too

[@jamespingel8730]

That bracelet looks gorgeous.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah so much better than the one fitted to the 40mm version James

[@6re881]

If only Longines would use hardened steel I would get an hydroconquest

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah not many companies use harden steel but don't forgot you can alway polish these you cant with the harden type

[@Hectorsdad]

37mm? I think not. I struggle with 40mm.

[@ClickSpringReview]

LOL your an animal Sir

[@marcdee4427]

Think 🤔 the 40 mm has a screw down

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep it does Marc I reviewed it sometime ago

[@SteveBrill]

Lovely watch and good review, but the correct pronunciation is "Lon Gine" the 'S' is silent. As a watch channel the devil is always in the details? 😉

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thanks Steve and yes you are right 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@philipmccracken697]

This watch does so many things right. But I think they really need to convert to a female end link bracelet.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its a standard male bracelet and so accepts standard straps Phil

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Whenever I go to the AD to try longines out they are always wrapped in this horrible plastic lol at least here in Philadelphia. Beautiful piece though

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thats a shame as you really need to be able to see them in the metal

[@LiveLifeLarge851]

"Never cease to disappoint me" means they always disappoint you. I almost stopped watching at that point, thinking you did not like the watch. You really should fix that.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yep you are right, no idea why I said it like that but sometimes I can get things wrong as I do it all without any cuts

[@mlzs_]

😂😂

[@keyboard.grinder]

I wish they got rid of the stars 😢

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its hales back to there vintage models were it was a sign of excellence

[@keyboard.grinder]

@@ClickSpringReview I inherited a conquest from my grandfather from the 50s which has no stars. In later conquest models they put stars on and the current conquest has no stars. Interesting !!

[@alanrogers6885]

Please explain why you are deleting my comments Barry, please at least give me that respect at least. yes I would like to see your channel grow, but deleting a positive comment in respect of saving people money is not really a good way to show how you care. Swiss watches Direct are a good company.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I’ve never deleted any of your movement sir unless they are offensive but I KZbin will sometime delete links this may of happened, in the future screenshot the comments and email them to me I can look into it 👍🏻

[@alanrogers6885]

@@ClickSpringReview Thanks for getting back to me, it was message that I put up twice this morning absolutely not offensive, I would never do that, but for some reason taken down.

[@ClickSpringReview]

hi again There is a section I’ve got called Held for Review normally if someone posts a link or if it looks dodgy the comment we be in this section and I have to ok it , but there isn’t anything there Alan I’m guess KZbin deleted it because of the link ?

[@alanrogers6885]

@@ClickSpringReview Fair enough Barry, my reason was to save people money on watches and sharing a good website to save money nothing more than that, I'm also a keen photographer and point people with similar interests to a good photographic website, where people can save thousands. Swiss watches Direct are a bonafide website great reviews and one can save thousand of pounds on watches. They are, or were sponsors for the world snooker championships recently. Check them out, they have no middle man, so you can save hundreds and in some case over £1K on watches, with the usual UK warranty. up to 5 years. I bought a Breitling some years ago and saved over £1K I think it was around £1200.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Sounds good I'll check them out Alan