Which is cheaper, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC is the cheaper of the two at $1,800, against $2,400 for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic wears larger at 28mm versus 26mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201 and the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

m91350-0001

MSRP $2,400

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.274.4.72.6

MSRP $1,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm

Power Reserve

1926 28mm Automatic38h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h

Water Resistance

1926 28mm Automatic100m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

28mm

26mm

Thickness

9.1mm

7.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

32.4mm

Lug Width

15mm

12mm

Finish

Polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid screw-down

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

T201

L592.5

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$1,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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