Longines Master Collection Avigation L2.640.4 47.5mm Watch
A nicely appointed watch
At 47.5mm wide excluding crown, the Longines Master Collection Avigation L2.640.4 watch is quite something. However, even at this size it is not an over heavy pice to wear.
The larger sized watch has gained popularity over the recent years and with a number of small repair shops repurposing old pocket watch movement sometimes with new dials into 'oversize' wristwatch case, no doubt Longines have taken note.
Although second hand, this looks new
This Longines Avigation L2.640.4 Pilot's watch (Avigation - a contraction of aviation and navigation) is based on a pocket watch size movement and as such has no date function, hardly needed in a retro pilot's watch! The watch is a supreme triumph of form and function, easy to read black dial with a large seconds dial at the six o'clock position and large dart hands, coated with lime which are easily visible.
At 47.5mm across the case excluding crown it is an armful, but looks good. Perhaps a little heavy for some as it has a full metal case and back, in fact it has two backs, an inner and an outer, a shame as we cannot see the lovely movement inside unless we are a watch repairer!
Looks good from any angle
Purchased second hand, the watch looks almost as new, it did have an aftermarket strap fitted but I was able to purchase a genuine strap from Longines of the right size, in this case 26mm wide at the lugs which is an unusual size.
This is certainly an imposing watch and although also available with an Ivory white face, I think the black dial is easier to read and certainly for those pilots among us, might suit better for that environment.
Certainly this is a statement piece watch and available for around £1000 - £1800 used depending on condition. I purchased mine from a Swedish seller on Chrono 24 and it arrived safely and as seen in the pictures.
If you're looking for a larger Longines in a military / aviator style, this I would say fits the bill.
An Ivory white dial version is also available
Mine came without the original 26mm wide strap although
I found one from a later Longines fitted from the Longines site
