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Henry Archer TidslinjevsLongines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
LonginesSPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK39.5mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK44h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
L792.4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
44h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$5,550

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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 SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

The Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback is widely praised for its refined 39.5mm case size, improved wearability, and clean dial design, incorporating enthusiast feedback by removing the five stars and date. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional finishing, well-acting ceramic bezel, and the value it offers. The manual-winding L792.4 column-wheel chronograph movement is COSC-certified and offers a power reserve of approximately 68 to 72 hours. Some owners expressed disappointment with the removal of the five stars from the dial, and one reviewer noted that some numerals are partially cut off by the subdials. The watch is priced around $5,350 to $5,550 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback highly for its improved dimensions, finishing, and value proposition.

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