Which is cheaper, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC is the cheaper of the two at $2,350, against $2,499 for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

What movement does the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L888.5 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.20.7

MSRP $2,350

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

starfighter-zircti-chronograph-meteorite-limited-edition

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Meteorite LE

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L888.5

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,350

$2,499

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