Aerotec Watches Atlantic StarvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aerotec Watches Atlantic Star at true scale

Atlantic Star

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 at true scale

LEGEND DIVER 59

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.1mm

Thickness

n/a

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$429

lowest

$4,100

Movement

STP ST1731

L888.6

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
Lagoon Drift (green/yellow)
Black
Indices
n/a
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
STP ST1731
L888.6
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$4,100
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aerotec Watches Atlantic Star

Owners widely praise the Aerotec Watches Atlantic Star for its mid-century styling and attractive $650 price point. Some find its 40mm case size ideal, while others consider it slightly large for its vintage aesthetic. On balance, owners rate the Aerotec Watches Atlantic Star highly for its appealing vintage design and value.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines Legend Diver 59 is widely praised for its rugged aesthetic, featuring a matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, and appreciated for its 42mm no-date configuration with warm colors. Owners note the blue dial pops in the sun, and the watch is considered comfortable and versatile, fitting well on an 8-inch wrist. However, one reviewer found the 42mm case too large, and another owner with a 17cm wrist found the bracelet bulky, preferring the nylon strap. The watch is powered by the automatic L888.6 caliber and is priced at $4,100. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Legend Diver 59 highly for its preserved model identity and toolish additions.

From video reviewers

The faithful recreation of the 1959 original's aesthetic is a shared strength.