Which is cheaper, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Thresher 44?

At MSRP the Zelos Thresher 44 is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Zelos Thresher 44 is rated to 500m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION or the Zelos Thresher 44?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Thresher 44.

What movement does the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION run compared to the Zelos Thresher 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5 and the Zelos Thresher 44 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsZelos Thresher 44

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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

Zelos Thresher 44

thresher-44mm-hammered-grey

MSRP $549

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Thresher 4444mm

Power Reserve

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Thresher 4440h

Water Resistance

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

Thresher 44500m

MSRP

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Grey

Indices

Diamond indexes

Applied

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

L888.5

Miyota 9015

Beat Rate

25,200 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,600

$549

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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.

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Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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