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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Comet 39

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,350
$2,499

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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