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Longines DOLCEVITAvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,750
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DOLCEVITA37mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
DOLCEVITA
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
DOLCEVITA30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
DOLCEVITA$4,750
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
7.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
38mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L176.2
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$399

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What people say

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita for its excellent value and beautiful dial, with some considering it superior to alternatives. The polished bracelet and case finishing are frequently highlighted as strengths. One owner notes the watch is a step up from older models. However, community members consistently criticize the crown, describing it as "comically bad" for winding and setting. On balance, owners rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite the widely noted crown issues.

From video reviewers

The value proposition and Art Deco-inspired design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the keen pricing as a significant advantage.

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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