Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $475 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE is rated to 30m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$2,150

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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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