Which is cheaper, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Vaer Atlas is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Vaer Atlas run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Vaer AtlasvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Vaer Atlas

a5-atlas-cream-auto-38mm-usa

MSRP $699

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Atlas38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

Atlas40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Atlas100m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Atlas$699

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Cream

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$699

$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

Fratello

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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