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LONGINES Spirit Noir
LONGINES

Spirit

Reference — 6 variants
Noir dial
L38104536
Size
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Water res.
100m
Caliber
Calibre L888.4 base ETA A31.L11
Reserve
72 heures
~$2,646
Description

A robust pilot's watch with a legible dial and modern automatic movement. This model offers the essentials for navigation in a bold design.

10h09 take

"The same everyday versatility as the Conquest, with a heritage pilot-watch feel — verified at €2,450–2,750."

Specifications
ref. L38104536
Case
MaterialSteel
Diameter40mm
Water resistance100m
BezelSmooth
Case backFond saphir transparent
DialBlack
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage automatique
CaliberCalibre L888.4 base ETA A31.L11
Power reserve72 heures
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialMetal bracelet
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

Titanium at 40mm with a NATO-style textile strap is a specific combination aimed squarely at daily wear over dress use, and I rate it accordingly: this is the lightest-wearing case in the plain-Spirit sub-family, without the bracelet weight that pushes a watch to announce itself on the wrist. The anthracite dial reads slightly softer than the black-dial versions in low light, which matters more than most spec sheets admit. No date, no complication — just a time-only automatic rated to 100 meters, which is more than enough for the strap choice it ships with. If I had to pick one Spirit reference purely for comfort across a full day, the titanium case is the deciding factor over the movement or the dial.

All references
6 variants