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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,450
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,450
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30mm
41mm
Thickness
8.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.4mm
49mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Steel
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,450
$995

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing, and value, with many appreciating its classic aesthetic and sharp rendition of a traditional look. The 38.5mm size is frequently cited as a positive for those seeking a more traditional fit, and the "rice grain" bracelet and color are noted as versatile. Some owners find the watch lacks personality compared to other options, and one reviewer points out its 12.4mm thickness can prevent it from easily slipping under a cuff. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its well-executed classic design and strong value proposition.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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