Sternglas KantonvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Sternglas Kanton at true scale

Kanton

Longines MASTER COLLECTION at true scale

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

49.7mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

72h

highest

MSRP

$971

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Longines L897.2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Longines L897.2
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
n/a
0
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$3,000
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Kanton

Owners and reviewers praise the Sternglas Kanton's refined Bauhaus design, improved luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility, and comfortable 39mm case. Some note the satin-finish dial and the availability of a brown strap option. The Sternglas Kanton is affordably priced at €899, and one reviewer reported an accuracy of +15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION for its excellent fit and finish, classically styled vintage theme, and beautiful dial execution with engraved numerals. The Master Collection is considered a great value Swiss dress watch, especially when purchased below retail, with its annual calendar complication noted as a clean and unfussy realization. Some owners find the traditional styling overshadowed by sportier trends, and one owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its dial execution and value at the price point.