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Longines LEGEND DIVER 59vsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.85mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.6
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$549

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What people say

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Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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