Which is cheaper, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Yema Diver?

At MSRP the Yema Diver is the cheaper of the two at $990, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,010 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Yema Diver?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 43.8mm versus 39.5mm for the Yema Diver — a 4.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Yema Diver?

The Yema Diver is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines DOLCEVITA or the Yema Diver?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Diver.

What movement does the Longines DOLCEVITA run compared to the Yema Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines DOLCEVITA uses the L592.5 and the Yema Diver uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

Longines DOLCEVITAvsYema Diver

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

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.757.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

Yema Diver

yema-diver-ydiv25-ams

MSRP $990

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DOLCEVITA43.8mm

Diver39.5mm

Power Reserve

DOLCEVITA45h

Diver40h

Water Resistance

DOLCEVITA30m

Diver200m

MSRP

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Indices

Painted Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L592.5

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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