Which is cheaper, the Boldr The Vogelkop or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr The Vogelkop or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Boldr The Vogelkop wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr The Vogelkop or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Boldr The Vogelkop is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr The Vogelkop or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Vogelkop.

What movement does the Boldr The Vogelkop run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr The Vogelkop uses the Seiko NH38A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Boldr The VogelkopvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Boldr The Vogelkop

the-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise

MSRP $449

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Vogelkop40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

The Vogelkop40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

The Vogelkop200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

The Vogelkop$449

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Vogelkop Superb

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$2,600

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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