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Longines DOLCEVITAvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DOLCEVITA27mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
DOLCEVITA40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
DOLCEVITA30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
DOLCEVITA$5,700
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
27mm
38mm
Thickness
5.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
27mm
38mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Bronze
Indices
Painted Roman numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L963.2
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours and minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$399

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What people say

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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