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Praesidus Desert FieldvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

From video reviewers

The 34mm case size is cited as a strength for comfortable wear. Water resistance beyond brief immersion is a potential limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

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.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
26mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
32.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
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
$195
$1,800
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