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Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.75mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L891.5
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$1,999

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What people say

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LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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