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Henry Archer TidslinjevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
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

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$2,600

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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 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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