Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $7,911 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 13.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines EVIDENZA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic.

What movement does the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the Longines EVIDENZA uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

dumas-blue-yonder-sp-5081-dd

MSRP $239

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dumas Automatic44mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

Dumas Automatic40h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

Dumas Automatic300m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Dumas Automatic$239

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

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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

$239

$8,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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