Longines Record 38.5mm Blue

About This Watch

The Longines Record 38.5mm Blue is the more compact variant of the Record collection and arguably the most elegant watch Longines currently produces. The 38.5mm diameter with its slim 10.7mm profile creates proportions that feel genuinely vintage — this is a watch that recalls the era when men's watches were refined instruments rather than wrist-mounted billboards. The sunburst blue dial adds a contemporary color note to the classical design, shifting between deep navy in dim lighting and vibrant cobalt under direct sun. Applied diamond-polished baton indices catch light beautifully against the blue ground, creating flashes of brilliance that elevate the watch beyond its price class. The L888.4 exclusive caliber inside is identical to the one in the larger 40mm variant — COSC-certified, silicon-hairspring-equipped, and delivering 72 hours of power reserve — ensuring no compromise in mechanical quality despite the smaller case size. The blue alligator strap with folding clasp creates a monochromatic blue theme that feels cohesive and intentional. At 38.5mm, this Record appeals to those who appreciate classical proportions, including collectors who find modern 40mm and above watches too large for their aesthetic preferences or wrist size. The watch also works beautifully as a unisex option, its proportions elegant on both men's and women's wrists. At $1,675, the Record 38.5mm Blue delivers the same COSC-certified, silicon-hairspring performance as its larger sibling in a package that prioritizes refinement and historical proportion. It is the thinking person's dress watch — understated, precisely engineered, and completely devoid of pretension.