Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Spence 300 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Spence 300 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Spence 300.

What movement does the Spinnaker Spence 300 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Spence 300 uses the SII NH35A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Spence 300vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Spinnaker Spence 300

spence-300-automatic-aquamarine-sp-5097-aa

MSRP $650

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spence 30040mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Spence 30040h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Spence 300300m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Spence 300$650

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Aquamarine

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

$650

$2,500

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

Fratello

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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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