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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Nova 37

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
8.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
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
Salmon
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L888.5
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$899

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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