Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Longines DOLCEVITA is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA is rated to 30m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Longines DOLCEVITA uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

DOLCEVITA47mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$2,000

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

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