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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
16.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L688.4
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$1,799

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What people say

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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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