Longines Legend Diver 59, the heritage of 1959
The Longines Legend Diver 59 stands out through its direct connection to the diving watch developed by Longines in 1959. This version particularly highlights the design codes that shaped the identity of the Legend Diver collection, notably the case with two crowns and the rotating diving bezel positioned inside the case.
This architecture makes it possible to keep the bezel protected beneath the crystal, shielded from shocks and accidental adjustments. It also contributes to the immediately recognizable silhouette of the Legend Diver.
Design and features
The Longines Legend Diver 59 combines its historic architecture with a 42mm round stainless steel case. The two crowns are an essential element of its design, with one specifically used to operate the internal diving bezel.
The grained black dial reinforces the model’s historical inspiration. It features Arabic numerals and painted markers, complemented by sandblasted silver-toned hands and Swiss Super-LumiNova® to ensure legibility in the dark.
The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal benefits from several layers of anti-reflective coating on both sides. The case back and crown are screw-down, while water resistance reaches 300m.
Movement and performance
Behind its 1959-inspired aesthetic, the Longines Legend Diver 59 is equipped with a modern mechanical movement. The automatic L888.6 calibre operates at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour and provides approximately 72 hours of power reserve.
It uses a single-crystal silicon balance spring and offers resistance to magnetism. The movement also benefits from official chronometer certification.
This combination of historical design codes and contemporary watchmaking specifications is one of the main attractions of this version.
Key features
- Design directly inspired by the 1959 Legend Diver
- Distinctive architecture with two crowns
- Rotating diving bezel positioned inside the case
- Historically inspired grained black dial
- 42mm round stainless steel case
- Water resistance to 300m
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
- L888.6 automatic mechanical movement
- Approximately 72 hours of power reserve
- Single-crystal silicon balance spring
- Official chronometer certification
- Steel bracelet with double-security folding clasp and micro-adjustment
Why choose the Legend Diver 1959?
The Legend Diver 1959 is particularly suited to those looking for a diving watch with a genuine historical identity. Rather than adopting a conventional external rotating bezel, it retains the internal bezel and the two crowns that have characterized the Legend Diver since its origins.
The Longines Legend Diver 59 thus combines an aesthetic strongly linked to 1959 with modern performance, including 300m water resistance, an automatic calibre offering 72 hours of power reserve, and chronometer certification.
