Longines Legend Diver 42mm L3.774.4.50.6

The Longines Legend Diver 42 mm Ref. L3.774.4.50.6 is a vintage-inspired dive watch from Longines’ Heritage collection, designed as a modern reinterpretation of the brand’s classic 1960 Super-Compressor dive watch. It features a 42 mm stainless steel case with a black lacquered dial, Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12, and luminous hands and markers for excellent legibility underwater. Unlike most dive watches, the Legend Diver uses an internal rotating dive bezel positioned under the crystal, which is adjusted via a second crown at 2 o’clock, while the lower crown at 4 o’clock controls time and date settings.

Inside the watch beats the Longines Calibre L888 automatic movement, an upgraded ETA-based calibre that runs at 25,200 vph and delivers a power reserve of about 72 hours. The watch measures about 12.7 mm thick, features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and is rated for 300 m (30 bar) water resistance, making it a fully capable modern dive watch despite its vintage aesthetic.

Reference: L3.774.4.50.6

Dated: 2025

Bracelet: Milanese Stainless Steel Bracelet

Case: 42mm x 12.7mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 22mm

Movement: L888 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Box and Papers: Box and Papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light normal wear. Bracelet has light micr wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear. Watch is running within spec.

Longines, founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, started as Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Agassiz's nephew, Ernest Francillon, joined the company, bringing innovations like crown-wound pocket watches that positioned the company at the forefront of watchmaking technology. In 1867, Francillon established the company's first factory in Saint-Imier's "Les Longines" and introduced the 20A movement, earning accolades at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Francillon's strategic move to industrialize production and Jacques David's technical direction were pivotal in shaping Longines' future as a leader in Swiss watchmaking.

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw Longines pioneering in sports timing with the development of its first chronograph movement in 1878 and becoming a primary supplier for New York sporting officials by 1886. The company's trademark winged hourglass logo, registered in 1889, remains the oldest unchanged active trademark with the WIPO. In the 20th century, Longines adapted to the rise of aviation, creating iconic watches like the Weems Second-Setting Watch and the Hour Angle watch. The mid-20th century brought advancements like the Chronocinegines and the company's first quartz movement. Today, under the Swatch Group, Longines continues to blend its historical heritage with modern design, producing elegant and precise timepieces while maintaining its long-standing connection to the world of sports.