Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Tidevand or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $5,299 for the Henry Archer Tidevand — a $2,799 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Tidevand or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Henry Archer Tidevand wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Tidevand or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Henry Archer Tidevand is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Tidevand or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Tidevand.

What movement does the Henry Archer Tidevand run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Tidevand uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Henry Archer TidevandvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Henry Archer Tidevand

HAC-TDV-DCS-3LI

MSRP $5,299

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tidevand40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Tidevand40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Tidevand200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Tidevand$5,299

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Grey

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,299

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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