Admittedly, it’s been a while since we last talked about the Longines Spirit collection. We previously took an in-depth look at the range, focussing on the 40mm offering, and realized that the 21mm lug width wasn’t the most accessible for finding easy watch strap replacements for.
We compiled a list of our most wearable watch strap matches to make it a little easier for fans of the model to discover more elegant alternative options to ensure you can switch up your Longines style as often and as effortlessly as you’d like.
If you'd like to watch our original in-depth review for more tips on transforming the Longines Spirit, click below:
Longines are one of the original brands to offer ‘best entry-level’ luxury watches at a price point under £2,000. Unfortunately, though, with most of their offerings maintaining a vintage aesthetic up until now, the brand has often been overlooked and forgotten by those favouring a more modern feel.
This all changed back in 2020 though when Longines dropped their Spirit collection. The new models were respectful of their predecessors and contained charming nods to the heritage of the brand, but ultimately the new models provided a fresh take on old inspirations.
As we’ve mentioned, the 40mm option has a slightly untraditional lug width of 21mm. This could present a difficulty for those with smaller collections to find suitable strap matches. Luckily, here at WatchGecko we pride ourselves on reliably filling our catalogue with a wide range of versatile and extremely wearable watch straps. We want to ensure our customers always have high quality options to suit any of the watches in their collections.
Read on to unveil our Top 5 choices for the best straps to effortlessly pair with the Longines Spirit.
Vintage Highley Genuine Leather Watch Strap, Light Brown:
Vintage Highley Genuine Leather Watch Strap - Light Brown on Longines Spirit. Credit: WatchGecko.
Our first choice has to be the Vintage Highley in Light Brown, a strap notorious at WatchGecko for its ability to suit a huge variety of watches. This strap is incredibly popular with our customers and is something of a staple in our catalogue. It’s thickly padded, ensuring comfort and durability and also incorporates quick-release spring bars so it couldn’t be easier to change your style as often as you’d like. The classic aesthetic of the Vintage Highley is an elegant yet understated pairing for the Longines Spirit and makes for a great day to day option that allows the Spirit to shine.
Simple Handmade Italian Leather Watch Strap, Chocolate Brown:
Simple Handmade Italian Leather Watch Strap - Chocolate Brown on Longines Spirit. Credit: WatchGecko.
Next up, ensuring we have the darker end of the brown spectrum covered, is our Simple Handmade Italian Leather strap. This strap is a perfect fit for those who like timeless simplicity and long-lasting, quality leather. It’s a reliable strap, able to withstand a great deal of wear whilst conforming comfortably to the wrist. The strap is finished with a simple double stitching to ensure nothing detracts from the quality of the leather or from the Longines Spirit itself.
ZULUDIVER Mayday Sailcloth Padded Divers Watch Strap, Black with Grey Stitching:
ZULUDIVER Mayday Sailcloth Padded Divers Watch Strap - Grey Stitching on Longines Spirit. Credit: WatchGecko.
For those of you with practicality in mind, enter the Zuludiver Mayday Sailcloth Padded Divers strap. This is one of our most versatile straps, with the elegant looks of a leather strap and the functionality of a rubber strap combined. Made with PVC rubber, printed with a sailcloth pattern and padded for extra comfort, this strap can promise both durability and a comfortable wearing experience. Perfect to maintain a sportier look whilst still maintaining a sophisticated style.
WatchGecko Signature Military Nylon Watch Strap, Grey:
WatchGecko Signature Military Nylon Watch Strap - Grey on Longines Spirit. Credit: WatchGecko.
Now, something that is bound to stand out just a little bit more. Our Signature Military Strap is a winning blend of comfort and strength. The nylon has a subtle shine and is very supple which ensures it always feels comfortable on the wrist. The material has an extremely tight weave, and the hardware is brushed stainless steel with a solid buckle, meaning the strap can withstand plenty of wear and tear whilst still looking smart. This is an ideal strap to draw a little well-deserved attention to the Longines.
ZULUDIVER 1973 British Military Watch Strap, CADET Bond – Classic Polished:
ZULUDIVER 1973 British Military Watch Strap: CADET Bond - Classic - Polished on Longines Spirit. Credit: WatchGecko.
Finally, our hunt for versatile strap matches for the Longines Spirit brings us to the ZULUDIVER 1973 British Military Strap. The very popular “Classic Bond” strap captures the essence of the strap developed by Britain’s Ministry of Defence in the 1970s. Well-known, stylish, and strong, this is an easily changeable strap fit for any adventure. The time-tested design ensures maximum security for your watch and a long service life complimenting your Longines Spirit.
