Which is cheaper, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Yema Flygraf Pilot?

At MSRP the Yema Flygraf Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $990, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,510 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Yema Flygraf Pilot?

The Yema Flygraf Pilot wears larger at 38.5mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Yema Flygraf Pilot?

The Yema Flygraf Pilot is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Yema Flygraf Pilot?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Flygraf Pilot.

What movement does the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION run compared to the Yema Flygraf Pilot?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5 and the Yema Flygraf Pilot uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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

Yema Flygraf Pilot

yema-flygraf-pilot-yfly25-ams

MSRP $990

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Flygraf Pilot38.5mm

Power Reserve

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Flygraf Pilot40h

Water Resistance

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Flygraf Pilot100m

MSRP

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L592.5

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$990

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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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Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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