Which is cheaper, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,002 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

What movement does the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Steel

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L592.5

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$498

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What people say

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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