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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big DatevsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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Big Crown ProPilot Big Date
OrisBig Crown ProPilot Big Date
MSRP $2,600
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date41mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date38 hoursh
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date100m
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
Big Crown ProPilot Big Date$2,600
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
751
L688.4
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$3,700

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date for its legible dial and comfortable 41mm size, with many noting its sharp, original design suitable for daily wear. Some reviewers flag the 38-hour power reserve as unimpressive for the price and suggest the movement's decoration could be improved, while others point out the "Big Date" complication is misleading and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. The cockpit-style clasp is a noted highlight. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date highly for its legibility and comfortable wearability at its price point.

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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