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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Ti Damascus LE
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

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 value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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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