Horological Meandering

Power-Windowshopping in Vienna by Marcus Hanke This week I had to spend in Vienna, with my students. Our days were filled with lectures and excursions to the stock market, the national bank, and all those places that are of interest for future economy and...  

Your story reminded me of a Longines Conquest Chrono with a red seconds hand I saw at a store in my hometown almost 20 years ago – I will never forget it. It wasn’t a “common” vision around here, but things got worse – Swiss mechanical watches are even ra... 

Very nice post, some great stores there and they also seem to have excellent staff which is a huge plus these days - I also like the diver a lot, trying to decide between models (where I am the no date needs a special order and a 3-month wait, not great).... 

... I agree that the non-date variant looks more genuine, and cleaner, from an aesthetic point of view. However, I really need a date display in my everyday work, and even more so during vacation. Therefore, the question of taking the date version or not ... 

Thanks Marcus - agree re. Matching date wheel that's a selling point. Enjoy your new watch!

I think the Longines Legend Diver is a beautiful and comfortable watch. It's finish and details are almost too good for it's pricerange. Just bought mine a few weeks ago and still happy with it. PS. did you really think i read the whole post before i scro...  

That is an impressive watch, Markus!