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What makes someone choose a Longines in the first place?
I think one of the main reasons is the value proposition: the quality you get for the price is hard to ignore. But is that the whole story, or do people genuinely connect with the brand because of its history, heritage, and place in watchmaking?
I’m also curious about how Longines is perceived within the watch community, especially when compared with competitors such as Tudor, which often has stronger brand perception and better resale value.
Do people buy Longines because they genuinely love the brand and its watches, or is it sometimes seen as the more affordable choice before eventually moving toward brands such as Omega or Rolex? How much do resale value, status, movement quality, and market perception influence that decision?
Longines has an impressive history, attractive designs, and strong overall quality for the price, but I would like to hear how owners and enthusiasts truly view the brand today.
Is Longines a final-destination brand for you, or do you see it as a step toward something else?

I’ve noticed that many dealers accept trade-ins and later resell those watches. How do they verify that all the components are original and correct for that specific reference?

Do reputable dealers open and inspect every watch, verify the serial number and movement, or is a Frankenwatch sometimes only discovered when it is sent to the manufacturer for service?

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I’m curious about Longines service intervals from actual owners. Longines recommends servicing mechanical watches periodically, but I’ve seen very different opinions online—some people suggest every 5 years, while others wait until there are noticeable issues like loss of accuracy or reduced power reserve.

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a Longines HydroConquest (ref. L3.788.4.90.6) and I’m looking for the original OEM rubber strap and, especially, the deployant clasp (ref. L639166100).

Does anyone know where I could find one, even used? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I recently found a publication with one rubber in Amazon that look good but i want to find the original Clasp

https://preview.redd.it/dvhwzy9kbech1.jpg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ceb162fa3f79f401ddd25fe53d53d6932808789

https://preview.redd.it/9pqv3nakbech1.jpg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=327085dc1dd61c63ad977095c49f82266d9a4903

https://preview.redd.it/bq5sk6bkbech1.jpg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0550ef6c9d5767eff9ad4cd16fab0763c1aa87d0

Thanks