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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449
What people say

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
25.5mm
44mm
Thickness
8.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
29.9mm
44mm
Lug Width
13mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze - Frost
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$449
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