Which is cheaper, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Thresher 44?

At MSRP the Zelos Thresher 44 is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $2,700 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $2,151 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 is rated to 500m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Thresher 44.

What movement does the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC run compared to the Zelos Thresher 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC uses the L888.5 and the Zelos Thresher 44 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Thresher 44

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

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.08.7

MSRP $2,700

Zelos Thresher 44

thresher-44mm-hammered-grey

MSRP $549

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Thresher 4444mm

Power Reserve

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Thresher 4440h

Water Resistance

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

Thresher 44500m

MSRP

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Brown

Grey

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L888.5

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

25,200 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,700

$549

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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.

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Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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