Which is cheaper, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Halios Seaforth IV is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,835 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Halios Seaforth IV wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Halios Seaforth IV is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Seaforth IV.

What movement does the Halios Seaforth IV run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Seaforth IV uses the Sellita SW200-2 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Halios Seaforth IVvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Halios Seaforth IV

seaforth-iv-gs-sunburst-blue

MSRP $765

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seaforth IV40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

Seaforth IV40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Seaforth IV200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Seaforth IV$765

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-2

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$765

$2,600

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What people say

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

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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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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