Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,661 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

dumas-blue-yonder-sp-5081-dd

MSRP $239

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dumas Automatic44mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Dumas Automatic40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Dumas Automatic300m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Dumas Automatic$239

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$239

$3,900

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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