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

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGEvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Anthracite

Spitfire LE

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L615.3

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,150

$1,799

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What people say

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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.

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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