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Longines · Spirit Flyback

Longines Spirit Flyback Prototype

Ref. L3.821.5.53.2 · Chronograph

$7,400Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-lug
49.5mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial color
Green

Movement

Caliber
Longines L791.4
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
dauphine

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Spirit Flyback collection · 3 watches

Spirit Flyback
Spirit Flyback42mm
Spirit Flyback
Spirit Flyback42mm

2 colorways

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Market

Retail$7,400

eBay listings

  • Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph Automatic Brown Dial Watch L3.821.5.59.2New with box and papers · US$5,648↗
  • New Longines Spirit Flyback Chronograph 42mm Mens Watch L38215592New with box and papers · US$5,730↗
  • Longines Spirit Flyback 42mm Chronograph Green Sunray Dial Men's Watch L38215532New with box and papers · US$5,772↗

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Retail stock & market context

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+9.1%

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Community

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Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Flyback Prototype for its attractive finishing on the case and dial, COSC-certified L791.4 movement, and overall value as a flyback chronograph. Reviewers note its improved wearability due to a 47.4mm lug-to-lug distance and a thickness that, despite being listed as 17mm, wears closer to 13.5-14mm. However, the 17mm thickness is a significant drawback for some, making it difficult to wear under cuffs, and the leather strap is described as stiff. Owners are split on the dial's simplified look compared to previous models, with some preferring the earlier design elements. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Flyback Prototype highly for its refined finishing and value proposition, despite concerns regarding its case thickness.

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