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Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7

Ref. L4.974.3.37.7 · Gilt dial · In production

  • Case38.5 mm
  • Thick8.2 mm
  • Lug-to-lug45.3 mm
  • Water res.30 m
  • MovementAutomatic
  • CrystalSapphire
New (US list price)$2,500Source: longines.com, checked 3 Nov 2026Search Amazon →Paid link · disclosure
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Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7 size, specs and price at a glance

The Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7 is 38.5 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick, with a lug-to-lug length of 45.3 mm. It takes 20 mm straps and ships on a bracelet. Inside is the L888.5 automatic calibre, water resistant to 30 m. US list price: $2,500 when we last checked longines.com (3 Nov 2026).

Strap shopping? See our Longines lug width chart.

Overview

The Longines L4.974.3.37.7 is a dress watch from the Elegance collection, part of the Flagship Classic family. It has a 38.5 mm stainless steel case, 8.2 mm thick, 45.3 mm from lug to lug. Longines lists the dial as gilt. Inside is an automatic movement (calibre L888.5) with 72 h of power reserve. You also get 30 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a bracelet.

Who it suits

  • Wrists of roughly 15.3–17.2 cm (6.0–6.8 in), by our Watch Finder sizing guide
  • Desk and dress wear (keep it away from swimming)
  • Shirt cuffs and smarter dress codes

Strengths

  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • 72 h power reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
  • Slim at 8.2 mm
  • Compact 45.3 mm lug-to-lug suits smaller wrists

Trade-offs

  • Only 30 m water resistance: splash-proof, not for swimming

Written by Watch.co from the published specs below. These are not owner reviews.

Full specifications

Case

Case diameter38.5 mmlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Thickness8.2 mmlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Lug-to-lug45.3 mmlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Case materialStainless steellongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
CrystalSapphirelongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Water resistance30 mlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Weight119.1 glongines.com · 3 Nov 2026

Movement

Movement typeAutomaticlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
CalibreL888.5longines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Power reserve72 hlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026

Strap / Bracelet

Bracelet / strapBraceletlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Lug width20 mmlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026

Other

US list price (MSRP)$2,500longines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Production statusIn productionlongines.com · 3 Nov 2026
Style (our classification)Dressour classification

Specs are summarised in our own words from the brand's product page. Each row links its source and the date we checked it. Fields we haven't verified are left out rather than guessed.

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Questions about the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7

How big is the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7?

The case is 38.5 mm wide, 8.2 mm thick and 45.3 mm from lug to lug.

What movement does the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7 use?

It uses the L888.5 calibre, a automatic movement with 72 h of power reserve.

Can I swim with the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7?

Not really. It is rated to 30 m.

Does the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7 have a date?

Yes, it shows the date.

How much is the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7?

The US list price was $2,500 on longines.com when we checked on 3 Nov 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.

Will the Longines Flagship Classic L4.974.3.37.7 fit my wrist?

By our sizing guide it sits best on wrists of about 15.3–17.2 cm (6.0–6.8 in). Use the fit checker on this page to test your own wrist.

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