Longines Pioneer Series Swiss Watch Review & Tasting

Longines Watches, a very popular watch brand, has always been based on an aesthetic tradition of innovation and continuous breakthroughs. On the occasion of the brand's 185th anniversary, Longines Watches launched a series of founder's watches to commemorate the long tradition of Swiss watches and to convey the brand's spirit of persevering in innovation and facing challenges. The watch we're going to admire today was launched by Longines at Baselworld 2018, and as always, it exemplifies the pure watch expertise of Longines watches, which can be described as outstanding.

Not long ago, Longines Watches announced that as of 1e0/2020, the Founders Collection purchased through official Longines Authorized Dealer stores and the official Longines Online Authorized Channel will be covered by a five-year warranty. This initiative has once again attracted the attention of the Founders Series watches. Many of our watch friends have also raised their concerns before purchasing, such as accuracy and whether the style is outdated. Today, we get the gold watches of the Founders Series. We will explain this watch from all angles and perspectives. Let's take a look!

In 2017, Longines Watches introduced the 40mm style pioneer watch. Some wearers have fed back that the watch is available in two models, 38.5 mm and 26 mm diameter, which are more suitable for Asians. Aside from the size, the exterior design is generally the same, making it perfect for a couple's watch.

Durability is what many people say about this watch. The matte white dial is complemented by a rose gold bezel that won't date the design. The date window is set at 3 o'clock, taking up little space and not crowding the dial, and 12 o'clock is equipped with Longines' classic hourglass logo, making it very recognizable.

Big three hands are the most common and practical type of watch. This Pioneer series watch also adopts a large three-hand layout. The Roman numeral hour markers are neatly laid out and harmoniously matched with the blue hands, and the contrast between light and dark on the dial is outstanding and clear to read.

As you can see, the top of the crown features another pattern that is different from the winged hourglass pattern, highlighting the brand's identity. The sides of the crown are also unevenly textured for easy time adjustment.

The watch is equipped with the L888.4 movement visible at a glance through the back cover. The movement offers 64 hours of power reserve and is water resistant to 30 meters. Many of our watch friends mentioned accuracy before purchasing, another highlight of this watch is the monocrystalline silicon hairspring that is equipped to ensure stability and accuracy when walking.

The ladies' watch is equipped with the L592.4 movement, which also features a monocrystalline silicon hairspring for improved walking accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. The bracelet is composed of steel and rose gold, echoing the gold case. The triple folding security clasp utilizes a push-to-open mechanism for simplicity and convenience. The exact configuration and performance of the watch must be clear. Next, let's take a look at what our watch friend on the forum shared. His comment on this watch is the word beauty.

Verdict: It's worth noting that the entire collection of the Founders' watches has been awarded the Swiss Chronometer Certification (COSC). Although these two watches were launched in 2018, the practical everyday features are not outdated until today due to their classic and meaningful design. The public price of the men's watch is $27,700 and the women's watch is $22,500. Are you touched by such a bargain watch?