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Longines PrimaLuna MoonphasevsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
46mm
Lug Width
8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
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
$679

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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 D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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