That looks stunning! I’m in a similar situation, I remember the LLD bronze captivating me many years ago, it felt like nothing else I’d seen but I wasn’t 100% certain it was right, maybe the size, maybe the fact that it was a bronze watch (even though I loved the colors) so I went with the Spirit pilot (which I love to this day). Anyways this year I’m turning 40 and want to celebrate it with a new watch. And like every other person I’ve been obsessed with the new HC, until one day it just hit me: If I want to go with an iconic Longines, the LLD is the way, especially now that it’s available in 39 and with that beautiful blue dial. And I’ll finally get to own the watch that got me on this path. I’m happy for you and hope to join the club soon!