Seiko Diamond CollectionvsLongines Record 30mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Diamond Collection at true scale

Diamond Collection

Longines Record 30mm at true scale

Record 30mm

Diameter

30mm

30mm

Lug-to-Lug

36.5mm

n/a

Thickness

6.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$525

lowest

$4,150

Movement

Seiko 7N01

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Thickness
6.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
36.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
5mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold / steel two-tone
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 7N01
n/a
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$4,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, featuring 14 diamonds, a mother-of-pearl dial, and a two-tone color scheme. The watch is described as lightweight and offers excellent fit and finish, especially when purchased on sale, with some noting its Pasha-esque design. One owner finds the Seiko SRZ536 durable and accurate. The consensus is that owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and perceived value.

Longines Record 30mm

Owners widely praise the Longines Record 30mm Gold for its classy dress watch appeal, excellent timekeeping, and elegant design, with many highlighting the sharp blue hands that shift color in different lighting. The brushed and polished case contrast and sunray dial are noted as impressive features. Some owners find the rose gold tone less rosy than expected but still appealing, and the 30mm case wears surprisingly large, suiting smaller wrists well. One owner mentions the movement is visible through the case back. Reviewers note its COSC certification and automatic movement. However, one reviewer found the 30mm case to be a bit thick relative to its width. Owners also suggest replacing the stock straps, describing them as poor. A significant accuracy issue was reported by an owner of a diamond Record Collection watch, losing a minute per week, with subsequent disappointment in Longines customer care.

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