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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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LEGEND DIVER 42
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42
MSRP $2,850
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND DIVER 4242mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND DIVER 4272h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
LEGEND DIVER 42300m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
LEGEND DIVER 42$2,850
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Seiko NH34 GMT
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$499

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What people say

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Longines LEGEND DIVER 42

Owners widely praise the Longines Legend Diver 42 for its appealing retro skin-diver aesthetic, excellent legibility, and functional inner bezel, with reviewers noting its strong value proposition below $2,500 and capability in shallow dives. Some owners find the blue dial pops in the sun and appreciate the quickset date. However, several owners report disappointment after seeing the watch in person, finding it underwhelming and lacking dial depth. Specific criticisms include original leather straps peeling easily, a clasp that scratches readily, dust getting on the dial, and lume that is not particularly strong or matching vintage charm. The 50mm lug-to-lug length is noted as potentially overwhelming for smaller wrists, and one owner experienced the minute hand scratching the hour hand. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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