Lima Watch KronosprintervsLongines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase

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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.

Lima Watch Kronosprinter at true scale

Kronosprinter

Longines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase at true scale

Master Collection Chrono Moonphase

Diameter

37mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

49.5mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

66h

MSRP

$290

lowest

$4,400

Movement

Seiko VK64

L687.5

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
K1
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
L687.5
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
66h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$4,400
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Reviews

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

Lima Watch Kronosprinter

The Lima Watch Kronosprinter is praised for its original, Bauhaus-inspired "squircle" design and colorful aesthetic. Owners note the reliable Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement and 50m water resistance. A drawback cited by reviewers is the K1 mineral crystal, which is less scratch-resistant than sapphire, and the included strap is described as stiff and short. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Lima Watch Kronosprinter offers a solid ownership experience for its price, largely due to its unique design.

Longines Master Collection Chrono Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its value and numerous complications, with many finding it gorgeous and a personal win. The dial is described as mesmerizing by some, though others find it busy. Concerns are raised about its 30m water resistance, limiting its wearability, and one owner notes the blue dial is less vibrant than pictured. The watch is also described as a "thick boi" by one owner, and some find the chronograph hour pointer obscuring the moonphase and numbers being cut off to be annoying. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and perceived high horology at its price point.