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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,450
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,450
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
41mm
Thickness
8.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.4mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Spitfire LE
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,450
$1,799

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing, and value, with many appreciating its classic aesthetic and sharp rendition of a traditional look. The 38.5mm size is frequently cited as a positive for those seeking a more traditional fit, and the "rice grain" bracelet and color are noted as versatile. Some owners find the watch lacks personality compared to other options, and one reviewer points out its 12.4mm thickness can prevent it from easily slipping under a cuff. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its well-executed classic design and strong value proposition.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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