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 L888.5 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Spitfire LE

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L888.5

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Beat Rate

25,200 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

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 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.

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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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