Which is cheaper, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 25.5mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 12.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Swordfish Field 38.

What movement does the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.309.4.90.6

MSRP $2,500

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Bronze

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

L592.5

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$399

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What people say

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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