Longines EVIDENZAvsLongines RECORD

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Longines EVIDENZA at true scale

EVIDENZA

Longines RECORD at true scale

RECORD

Diameter

38.8mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.6mm

lowest

49.6mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

50h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,650

$2,450

lowest

Movement

L615.3

Longines L888.4

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.75mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied indexes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L615.3
Longines 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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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape and elegant, classic aesthetic, highlighting its distinctive dial texture and blued hands. Some owners find the cut-off '6' numeral to be a flaw, while others appreciate the date window's utility and placement. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its standout design and panache.

Longines RECORD

The Longines RECORD is widely praised for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, offering impressive accuracy with one owner reporting performance between -5 and +2 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners highlight its clean dial designs, particularly the sunburst silver with applied numerals and the Roman numeral variant, noting the classic Calatrava-style case and sharp handset. The watch is also commended for its thin profile, with one source stating 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability, though some find it wears larger than its 40mm diameter. Criticisms include the lack of lume, limited 30m water resistance, and a bracelet that lacks micro-adjustment. Some owners also note a noisy rotor and stiff leather straps requiring break-in. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines RECORD highly for its excellent chronometry and classic design at a competitive price.