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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
16.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L688.4
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$399

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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 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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