Which is cheaper, the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $2,600 for the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L891.5 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.812.4.11.6

MSRP $2,600

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

L891.5

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,600

$1,799

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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.

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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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