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Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINESvsZelos Nova 37

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LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $2,300
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES29mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$2,300
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
29mm
37mm
Thickness
4.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Red PVD coating
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Salmon
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L420.2
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours and minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
$899

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What people say

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Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise the La Grande Classique de Longines for its extreme thinness, elegance, and timeless simplicity, with many finding it comfortable and lightweight due to its slim, flat design. The quartz version is recommended for its accuracy and convenience, while both quartz and automatic models are noted for their slim profiles and elegant aesthetics, with the bracelet being comfortable. Some owners are split on the styling, with Roman numerals appealing to some but not all, and one owner finds the Tonneau collection model a lovely dress watch despite preferring round faces. Owners suggest pre-owned options for better value, with prices ranging from $300-$1000 USD depending on the model and condition. One owner reports frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only months. Overall, owners rate the La Grande Classique de Longines highly for its slim, elegant design and value, particularly on the pre-owned market.

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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