Which is cheaper, the Maen Mahjong 36 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Maen Mahjong 36 is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $3,900 for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a $3,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Mahjong 36 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC wears larger at 37mm versus 36mm for the Maen Mahjong 36 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Mahjong 36 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Mahjong 36.

What movement does the Maen Mahjong 36 run compared to the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Mahjong 36 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC uses the L836.6.

Side by side

Maen Mahjong 36vsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Maen Mahjong 36

mahjong-36-mhv-03

MSRP $899

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

L2.537.4.72.2

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mahjong 3636mm

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm

Power Reserve

Mahjong 3640h

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h

Water Resistance

Mahjong 3650m

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m

MSRP

Mahjong 36$899

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

MHV.03

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

L836.6

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$899

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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