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Longines · Spirit

Longines Spirit 42mm

Ref. L3.811.4.03.6 · Pilot

$3,000Stock unknown

14 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Green matt
Indices
Applied

Movement

Type
Automatic
Complications
Date

Design language

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

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Spirit collection · 9 watches

SPIRIT
SPIRIT37mm
SPIRIT
SPIRIT40mm
Spirit 40mm
Spirit 40mm40mm
Spirit 40mm Titanium
Spirit 40mm Titanium40mm
Spirit 42mm Titanium
Spirit 42mm Titanium42mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192539mm

4 colorways

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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$3,000

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Closed · 90d0Asking-price history

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Retail stock & market context

Longines on the secondhand market

+8.1%

2026 so far · +3.1% to +15.8% · 45 matched watches

In line with the index

Pilot watches as a group: +12.8% · 43 matched watches

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Longines Spirit 42mm is widely praised for its excellent finishing above its price class and classic aviation-inspired design, with owners frequently highlighting its value, especially when found at a discount. Reviewers note its COSC-certified automatic movement and the dial's depth, though some find it busy. Owners generally consider the 42mm size balanced for everyday wear, though some prefer the 40mm for greater versatility or elegance, and one owner noted the date window alignment was not as perfect as on the 39mm version. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit 42mm highly for its compelling value and refined finishing.

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