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Longines PrimaLuna MoonphasevsVaer Atlas

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PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
Atlas100m
MSRP
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Cream
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$699

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What people say

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Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase

The Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase features a fluid case design and a 72-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners note its accuracy averages 1.3 seconds lost per day across six positions, and 3 to 4 seconds on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. Previously, moon phase models utilized quartz movements, a detail that may not appeal to mechanical watch enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase highly for its updated automatic movement and reliable timekeeping.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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