Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is the cheaper of the two at $475, against $2,350 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $1,875 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 wears larger at 41.50mm versus 40mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 uses the NH38 and the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Borealis Watch Co.Sea Storm MK2

borealis-sea-storm-mk2-random-rob-special-limited-edition

MSRP $475

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.20.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Storm MK241.50mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Power Reserve

Sea Storm MK240h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Water Resistance

Sea Storm MK2300m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

Sea Storm MK2$475

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

NH38

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$475

$2,350

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