Best Daily: Spirit 37 or Legend Diver 37 ??
I've been going back-and-forth on what'll be the first watch in my collection. These two are battling out. Would love to hear the community's thoughts - particularly from owners.
The Spirit 37. Have a tough time finding any downsides . Great sizing, gorgeous/intricate dial, solid lume, good wr, and fantastic versatility. Main "issues" are finding a solid example at my goal $1,800 price point and deciding b/w black or blue.
In the other corner - the Legend Diver 37. Absolutely love the styling, feels extremely versatile, priced solidly on the grey market. Correct me if I'm wrong, but seems the movement is subpar/"Meh" and the lume next to useless? Even with those two items in mind, however, keep finding myself drawn to it. It's styling feels a bit more intriguing than the Spirit.
So. Which would YOU go for? And if you own one, how's the experience been? Thanks!!!
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I think they're both great-looking watches. If I could only choose one, I'd go with the Spirit. While people certainly do, dive watches don't mix that well with suits. I don't dress up often, but I think the Spirit would fair better when I do while still being fine for sportier occasions.
As always, it comes down to your lifestyle and personal preference.
I think they're both great-looking watches. If I could only choose one, I'd go with the Spirit. While people certainly do, dive watches don't mix that well with suits. I don't dress up often, but I think the Spirit would fair better when I do while still being fine for sportier occasions.
As always, it comes down to your lifestyle and personal preference.
Definitely agreed on lifestyle/personal preference per the styling. I do wonder though if the Legend Diver's movement/lume should be as much a point of concern as I'm making it. Seems like its main flaws where the Spirit seems to have almost none.
Neither would be my first choice, but I'd take the Legend Diver, by far. The Spirit does nothing for me.
Definitely agreed on lifestyle/personal preference per the styling. I do wonder though if the Legend Diver's movement/lume should be as much a point of concern as I'm making it. Seems like its main flaws where the Spirit seems to have almost none.
I think the Legend movement is based on the ETA 2892 which isn't a movement that should give you any trouble. The only knock against it might be that it's not "special", but that should be balanced by the fact it'll do it's job and be easy to get repaired if needed.
I think the Legend movement is based on the ETA 2892 which isn't a movement that should give you any trouble. The only knock against it might be that it's not "special", but that should be balanced by the fact it'll do it's job and be easy to get repaired if needed.
Thanks for this. Still trying to learn about movements, so definitely helps put my mind at ease.
Neither would be my first choice, but I'd take the Legend Diver, by far. The Spirit does nothing for me.
All good. What would be some top watches for a daily wear in your mind then? (Keeping a budget of below $2k)
Thanks for this. Still trying to learn about movements, so definitely helps put my mind at ease.
In watch terms, I think this movement would be classified a "workhorse" movement. It won't win a beauty contest and doesn't impress hard-core watch people, but it's solid and does its job well. It's a movement that shows up in lots of watches in the $500 to $2500 range. Companies buy these movements and add their own rotor and/or add decoration depending on the price point. I've got a $650 dive watch with this movement and haven't had any issues.
A Complete Guide To The ETA 2892 Movement
https://www.watchshopping.com › watch-guide › eta-2...
This is phenomenal! Thanks for this. Gonna' get to diving in.
I think Longines and Tissot are big players in your price range. If you don't mind a used watch, you might look at the Tudor 1926. They can be found for under $2000 on several sites including Chrono24.
Was actually just looking at this yesterday with the white dial/blue indices+hands. Very pretty watch and seems well worth its cost.
I would go for the Spirit I have tried them and are absolutely gorgeus, also the other one is a great choiche but the Spirit is the perfect GADA watch! What matches better your style is the best choice.
Any choice you would make is great anyways the only thing that I would suggest you is spent even 2k (so 200 more) but go for perfect conditions and buy it from reputable dealers.
Spirit, Spirit and Spirit! Beautiful piece........ 🤓🔥
Once upon a time I would have gone with the diver. But I think the Spirit would be a better everyday watch if it was my cash going down on the table.
Hello friend, you are considering two great options as your first watch! Wish I would have been as smart back then.
Small correction: The smaller LLD actually comes in 36mm vs the Spirit in 37mm. You should also keep in mind the lug-to-lug distance being different in the two of them (the Spirit’s is longer).
I own a BB36 as my daily driver/GADA and am looking to extend my collection either with the LLD or the Spirit.
I’d say that the Spirit is clearly the more versatile option for you as a 1st watch and also it comes with a solid articulated bracelet vs. the mesh on the LLD.
However, I find the dial and case design of the LLD more intriguing, it’s just much more unique imo. Despite the comparably bad lume and the fact that it’s intended to “look old/vintage” it’s the winner for me at the time of writing this post.
I am a little bothered by the 5 stars on the Spirit (albeit it being personal taste) but agree that it has a much better movement.
All this being said, I’d also recommend you go for the Spirit.
Hope this helps!