Which is cheaper, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $435 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Pinion Pure Bronze is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Pinion Pure Bronze run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW261-1), while the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Pinion Pure BronzevsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pure Bronze38mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Pure Bronze45h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Pure Bronze100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Pure Bronze$1,715

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38mm

38.5mm

Thickness

11mm

10.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

47mm

Lug Width

20mm

19mm

Material

Bronze

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW261-1

L615.3

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,715

$2,150

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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