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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsYema Diver

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ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
Diver200m
MSRP
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8.6mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$990

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What people say

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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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