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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
8.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Seiko NH34 GMT
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
$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 Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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