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Longines Legend Diver L3.774.4.50.6: reissuing the 1959 dive watch

The Longines Legend Diver ref. L3.774.4.50.6 is a faithful reissue of Longines' 1959-1960 dive watch, with a 42mm steel 'compressor'-style case and an internal rotating bezel operated by turning a second crown, rather than the crystal itself. As of July 25, 2026 there is not enough market data to set a reliable price range [UNVERIFIED, 0 PricePoints]. Its standout feature: that crown-actuated internal bezel, a mechanism almost extinct in current production.

Specifications

Case diameter
42 mm
Case material
Steel
Movement
Automatic, Longines caliber L888 (ETA base)
Power reserve
~64 hours
COSC certification
[UNVERIFIED] — unconfirmed whether it applies to this specific reference
Bezel
Internal rotating, actuated via a second crown (the crystal does not rotate)
Water resistance
300 m
Case type
'Compressor'-style, replicating Longines' 1959-1960 diver
Reissue launch year
[UNVERIFIED]

Price & trend

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History

The Legend Diver pays direct homage to the dive watch Longines released in 1959-1960, one of the first to adopt a 'compressor'-style case. The reissue faithfully reproduces that crown-actuated bezel mechanism, largely abandoned today across the industry. [UNVERIFIED]: the exact launch year of this reissue within Longines' Heritage collection is not confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the Legend Diver's bezel is 'internal'?

The dive bezel sits protected under the crystal rather than on the outside of the case. It's turned using a separate second crown on the side.

What movement does the Longines Legend Diver L3.774.4.50.6 use?

It houses the automatic Longines caliber L888, ETA-based, offering roughly 64 hours of power reserve.

Is it actually water-resistant enough to dive with?

Yes, it carries 300 meters of water resistance, sufficient for recreational scuba diving.

Is this specific model COSC-certified?

Longines COSC-certifies some versions of the L888 caliber, but it isn't confirmed whether this exact reference carries that certification [UNVERIFIED].

How much does the Longines Legend Diver cost today?

We can't give a reliable price range: as of July 25, 2026 we don't have enough registered market data (0 PricePoints).

Is it a faithful reproduction of the original 1960 diver?

Yes, the Legend Diver reproduces both the 'compressor'-style case and the crown-actuated internal bezel system of Longines' 1959-1960 dive watch.

What sets it apart from other 'vintage reissue' dive watches?

Most reissues only copy the look; the Legend Diver also reproduces the original mechanics: the internal bezel with its dedicated crown.