Which is cheaper, the Boldr The Boys or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Boldr The Boys is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr The Boys or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Boldr The Boys wears larger at 38mm versus 25.5mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 12.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr The Boys or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Boldr The Boys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr The Boys or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Boys.

What movement does the Boldr The Boys run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr The Boys uses the Seiko NH35A and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Boldr The BoysvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Boldr The Boys

the-boys-brigade-90th-anniversary-edition

MSRP $299

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.309.4.90.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Boys38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm

Power Reserve

The Boys40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

The Boys200m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

The Boys$299

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$2,500

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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