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pnefan · 23 April 2008, 12:09 AM

This is the latest addition to my collection, the Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle.

I ordered this from my AD a few months back when I first read about it & it came in this week.

The first thing you notice when you put it on is the size, it’s 47.5mm! Makes my SD seem so small!

This is a replica of the original Hour Angle, designed by Charles A Lindbergh to determine longitude during long distance flights.

For those that don’t know about Lindbergh, he made the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Airport to Le Bourget Airport near Paris on May 20th 1927 aboard The “Spirit of St. Louis”

It took him 33 hours & 39 minutes!

It has a Longines L699 self-winding movement & has a pocket watch style rear case cover, which opens to reveal the movement under a sapphire crystal back.

It also comes with an exact copy of Lindbergh’s flight plan & a full colour book showing photos of his flight.

The box & presentation are excellent, Rolex should take note!

Hope you like the pictures (lots of them

)

The wrist shot

Dan

toph · 23 April 2008, 12:14 AM

That is absolutely stunning. i feel a congratulations is in order for that great choice.

If you dont mind me asking what is the price for one of those?

pnefan · 23 April 2008, 12:19 AM

The retail is a very reasonable £2260, but I got a very nice discount from my AD

It also comes in Yellow Gold & I'm that pleased with mine that I've ordered that one too

Dan

Scooby · 23 April 2008, 01:11 AM

Man that thing is huge!!!

Looks real nice.

Terry Newton · 23 April 2008, 01:49 AM

That is a stunning watch. I am very impressed. What does that come out as far as US dollars?

I am absolutely thrilled with the looks of this watch. I am assuming that is an exhibition back with a hinged cover?

Thanks for sharing the review and pictures of this watch.

Terry Newton

pnefan · 23 April 2008, 01:59 AM

Hi Terry,

The U.S Retail is $4100 but I've found one advertised for $2849.

That's 31% discount

Dan

Mort · 23 April 2008, 06:20 AM

Very nice Longines. Over the last couple of years they have really done a lot to up-scale their line.

Congrats and wear it in good health.

oneillba · 23 April 2008, 08:18 AM

Very impressive! I like the history behind the design. You are right -- the packaging is thoughtful.

mfer · 23 April 2008, 11:27 AM

beautiful. love it.

vukotab · 23 April 2008, 07:58 PM

Spectacular!
I almost bought it last year,but it was too huge for my wrist!
Congratulations!

fear · 24 April 2008, 01:15 AM

Wow!!!! Classy and beautiful!

23 April 2008, 12:09 AM	#1
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle This is the latest addition to my collection, the Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle. I ordered this from my AD a few months back when I first read about it & it came in this week. The first thing you notice when you put it on is the size, it’s 47.5mm! Makes my SD seem so small! This is a replica of the original Hour Angle, designed by Charles A Lindbergh to determine longitude during long distance flights. For those that don’t know about Lindbergh, he made the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Airport to Le Bourget Airport near Paris on May 20th 1927 aboard The “Spirit of St. Louis” It took him 33 hours & 39 minutes! It has a Longines L699 self-winding movement & has a pocket watch style rear case cover, which opens to reveal the movement under a sapphire crystal back. It also comes with an exact copy of Lindbergh’s flight plan & a full colour book showing photos of his flight. The box & presentation are excellent, Rolex should take note! Hope you like the pictures (lots of them) The wrist shot Dan

23 April 2008, 12:14 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	That is absolutely stunning. i feel a congratulations is in order for that great choice. If you dont mind me asking what is the price for one of those? __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

23 April 2008, 01:49 AM	#5
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	That is a stunning watch. I am very impressed. What does that come out as far as US dollars? I am absolutely thrilled with the looks of this watch. I am assuming that is an exhibition back with a hinged cover? Thanks for sharing the review and pictures of this watch. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

23 April 2008, 01:59 AM	#6
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	Hi Terry, The U.S Retail is $4100 but I've found one advertised for $2849. That's 31% discount Dan Last edited by pnefan; 23 April 2008 at 01:59 AM.. Reason: Spelling!

23 April 2008, 06:20 AM	#7
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Very nice Longines. Over the last couple of years they have really done a lot to up-scale their line. Congrats and wear it in good health. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

23 April 2008, 12:19 AM	#3
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	The retail is a very reasonable £2260, but I got a very nice discount from my AD It also comes in Yellow Gold & I'm that pleased with mine that I've ordered that one too Dan

23 April 2008, 01:11 AM	#4
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Man that thing is huge!!! Looks real nice.

23 April 2008, 08:18 AM	#8
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Very impressive! I like the history behind the design. You are right -- the packaging is thoughtful. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

23 April 2008, 11:27 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	beautiful. love it. __________________ member#3242

23 April 2008, 07:58 PM	#10
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Spectacular! I almost bought it last year,but it was too huge for my wrist! Congratulations! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

24 April 2008, 01:15 AM	#11
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Wow!!!! Classy and beautiful!

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