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Longines DOLCEVITAvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,750
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DOLCEVITA37mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
DOLCEVITA
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
DOLCEVITA30m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
DOLCEVITA$4,750
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
7.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
41mm
Lug Width
17mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L176.2
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$1,799

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What people say

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita for its excellent value and beautiful dial, with some considering it superior to alternatives. The polished bracelet and case finishing are frequently highlighted as strengths. One owner notes the watch is a step up from older models. However, community members consistently criticize the crown, describing it as "comically bad" for winding and setting. On balance, owners rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite the widely noted crown issues.

From video reviewers

The value proposition and Art Deco-inspired design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the keen pricing as a significant advantage.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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