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Longines EVIDENZAvsLongines RECORD

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

EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $2,650
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EVIDENZA38.75mm
RECORD40mm
Power Reserve
EVIDENZA50h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
EVIDENZA30m
RECORD30m
MSRP
EVIDENZA$2,650
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.75mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied indexes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L615.3
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
50h
72h
Complications
Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,650
$2,450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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