Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

manhattan-37-ifl-01

MSRP $1,199

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

IFL.01

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$3,000

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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 Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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