Which is cheaper, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,722 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass uses the Miyota 82s5 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Vario NAVI Single Hand CompassvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

vario-navi-single-hand-deep-water-blue-small-seconds-anchor-1

MSRP $428

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

NAVI Single Hand Compass40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

NAVI Single Hand Compass100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Grey

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82s5

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$428

$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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