Longines Spirit

Spirit is Longines' modern pilot watch, and probably the collection doing the most for the brand's reputation right now. It draws on Longines' deep aviation history, back when it strapped instruments to actual pilots and polar explorers, and translates that into clean, midcentury-flavored tool watches marked with five stars on the dial. The substance backs the looks: these are COSC-certified chronometers with silicon balance springs, and Longines leans on that substance as the collection's whole pitch. The line runs from the core three-hander to the excellent Spirit Zulu Time GMT for travelers. It's been a genuine critical darling since it landed in 2020. For the one watch that captures why people have fallen back in love with Longines, this is where to start.