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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42vsZelos LT Carbon

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LEGEND DIVER 42
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42
MSRP $2,850
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND DIVER 4242mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND DIVER 4272h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND DIVER 42300m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
LEGEND DIVER 42$2,850
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Miyota 9133
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$449

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What people say

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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42

Owners widely praise the Longines Legend Diver 42 for its appealing retro skin-diver aesthetic, excellent legibility, and functional inner bezel, with reviewers noting its strong value proposition below $2,500 and capability in shallow dives. Some owners find the blue dial pops in the sun and appreciate the quickset date. However, several owners report disappointment after seeing the watch in person, finding it underwhelming and lacking dial depth. Specific criticisms include original leather straps peeling easily, a clasp that scratches readily, dust getting on the dial, and lume that is not particularly strong or matching vintage charm. The 50mm lug-to-lug length is noted as potentially overwhelming for smaller wrists, and one owner experienced the minute hand scratching the hour hand. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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