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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Bronze
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Seiko NH35
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
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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