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Henry Archer TidslinjevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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The bottom line

The 25.5mm ELEGANT COLLECTION wears 14.5mm narrower than the 40mm Tidslinje — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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Henry Archer Tidslinje
Henry Archer Tidslinje
MSRP $5,699
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
25.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$2,500

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