Which is cheaper, the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,451 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA wears larger at 38.75mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm).

What movement does the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

s5-dirty-dozen-40mm-quartz

MSRP $199

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

40mm

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

L615.3

Type

Quartz

Automatic

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

$199

$2,650

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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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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