Which is cheaper, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Zelos Nova 37 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 37mm for the Zelos Nova 37 — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Nova 37.

What movement does the Longines DOLCEVITA run compared to the Zelos Nova 37?

The Longines DOLCEVITA runs a automatic caliber (L592.5), while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA 7001).

Side by side

Longines DOLCEVITAvsZelos Nova 37

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

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

Zelos Nova 37

zelos-nova-37

MSRP $899

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DOLCEVITA47mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

DOLCEVITA45h

Nova 3740h

Water Resistance

DOLCEVITA30m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Salmon

Indices

Painted Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L592.5

ETA 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

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Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

Fratello

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