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Longines · Avigation

Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

Ref. L2.816.1.93.2 · Chronograph

$4,400Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-lug
48.7mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
30m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Blue

Movement

Caliber
Longines L688.5
Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Avigation collection · 2 watches

THE LONGINES AVIGATION WATCH TYPE A-7 1935
THE LONGINES AVIGATION WATCH TYPE A-7 193541mm

2 colorways

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Retail$4,400

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Longines on the secondhand market

+6.2%

2026 so far · +1.6% to +13.2% · 46 matched watches

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Chronographs as a group: +6.5% · 155 matched watches

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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