Which is cheaper, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines EVIDENZA or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Longines EVIDENZA run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L615.3 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Longines EVIDENZAvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

EVIDENZA50h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

EVIDENZA30m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

EVIDENZA$2,650

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Spitfire LE

Indices

Painted Arabic numerals

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L615.3

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,650

$1,799

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What people say

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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.

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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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