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Longines PrimaLuna MoonphasevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
8mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 82s5
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
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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