from $2,550
The Longines Spirit Watch 40mm with Black Dial is an automatic timepiece crafted from stainless steel, featuring a sophisticated black matt dial with luminous silver-tone hands and applied Arabic numerals for clear readability. This 40mm round watch includes a date indicator and chronometer function, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. With a 10 Bar (100m) water resistance and a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet, this watch is designed for reliable everyday wear.
Decide between quartz (accurate, low maintenance) or mechanical (craftsmanship, sweeping hand, requires servicing). Match the case diameter to your wrist size to avoid looking disproportionate. Available from $2,550.
Mechanical watches require professional servicing every 5-7 years to clean and oil the movement, which can be expensive. Quartz watches simply need cheap battery replacements.
Common Failure Modes
Water ingress from unsealed crowns and shattered crystals are the most common fatal damage. Mechanical movements will simply stop keeping accurate time as lubricants dry up.
Decide between quartz (accurate, low maintenance) or mechanical (craftsmanship, sweeping hand, requires servicing). Match the case diameter to your wrist size to avoid looking disproportionate.
A well-maintained mechanical or quartz watch can easily last a lifetime and be passed down through generations. Smartwatches, however, are limited by battery degradation.
The Longines Spirit Watch 40mm with Black Dial is available at abt, starting at $2,550.
Mechanical watches require professional servicing every 5-7 years to clean and oil the movement, which can be expensive. Quartz watches simply need cheap battery replacements.
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