Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $3,100 for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT — a $1,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT?

The Longines SPIRIT PILOT wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Longines SPIRIT PILOT 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 SPIRIT PILOT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Longines SPIRIT PILOT uses the L888.4.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsLongines SPIRIT PILOT

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 SPIRIT PILOT

L3.809.4.53.6

MSRP $3,100

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

SPIRIT PILOT39mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

SPIRIT PILOT72h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

SPIRIT PILOT100m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

SPIRIT PILOT$3,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

IFL.01

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

L888.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$3,100

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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 SPIRIT PILOT

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Pilot for its exceptional finishing, featuring sharp edges and crisp transitions, and its improved wearability thanks to a reduced 39mm case size and 47.2mm lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the clean, balanced dial with gilt-toned accents that play with light, and its excellent legibility and lume. The L888.4 automatic movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners feel the Longines Spirit Pilot wears larger than its 39mm diameter and express disappointment over the removal of the five stars from the dial, while others find its bracelet endlinks long and lament the lack of quick-release. One owner voices concern over the serviceability of exclusive movements. Overall, owners rate the Longines Spirit Pilot highly for its modern icon status and value, feeling it wears more expensively than its price point suggests.

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