Which is cheaper, the Maen Classic 36 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Maen Classic 36 is the cheaper of the two at $639, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,011 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Classic 36 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA wears larger at 38.75mm versus 36mm for the Maen Classic 36 — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Classic 36 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Maen Classic 36 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Classic 36 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Classic 36.

What movement does the Maen Classic 36 run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Classic 36 uses the Sellita SW200 and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Maen Classic 36vsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Maen Classic 36

classic-36-m7-2-1

MSRP $639

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic 3636mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Classic 3640h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Classic 3650m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Classic 36$639

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

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Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$639

$2,650

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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