Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,211 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

challenger-automatic-depth-blue-sp-5159-11

MSRP $289

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Challenger Automatic42mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Challenger Automatic40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Challenger Automatic200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Challenger Automatic$289

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$289

$2,500

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What people say

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Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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