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Longines · Legend Diver

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Ref. L3.774.2.50.9 · Diver

$3,200In stock

3 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-lug
52.6mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Both sides
Dial colour
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Longines L888
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
25,200 vph
Power reserve
72h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$3,200

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Retail stock & market context

Longines on the secondhand market

+8.5%

2026 so far · +3.2% to +16.0% · 44 matched watches

In line with the index

Divers as a group: +6.4% · 303 matched watches

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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