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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,311 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 15mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Spinnaker Wreck AutomaticvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

wreck-distressed-black-sp-5089-01

MSRP $189

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wreck Automatic44mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Wreck Automatic40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Wreck Automatic200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Wreck Automatic$189

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

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

$189

$2,500

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What people say

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Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel 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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