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

At MSRP the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) is the cheaper of the two at $2,625, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION 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 MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-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 MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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 MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

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 Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$3,000

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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