Which is cheaper, the Sinn 6068 or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59?

At MSRP the Sinn 6068 is the cheaper of the two at $2,754, against $4,100 for the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 — a $1,346 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 6068 or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Sinn 6068 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 6068 or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Sinn 6068.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 6068 or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 6068.

What movement does the Sinn 6068 run compared to the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 6068 uses the SW 300-1 and the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 uses the L888.6.

Side by side

Sinn 6068vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sinn 6068

6068

MSRP $2,754

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

L3.795.4.59.9

MSRP $4,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

606838.5mm

LEGEND DIVER 5942mm

Power Reserve

606838h

LEGEND DIVER 5972h

Water Resistance

6068100m

LEGEND DIVER 59300m

MSRP

6068$2,754

LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

Both sides

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals and indexes

Lume

Luminescent

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SW 300-1

L888.6

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Date

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,754

$4,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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