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Makydo ContourvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Contour
MakydoContour
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

From video reviewers

The Makydo Contour is praised for its comfortable fit due to its slim case and compact lug-to-lug. The Miyota 9015/9039 automatic movement is considered reliable for the price point. The 30-meter water resistance is a noted limitation.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, attractive dial aesthetics with engraved numerals and textures, and overall value, particularly for complications like chronographs and moonphases at its price point. Reviewers note the refined design and product quality, with some finding the case appears less thick than its stated height. Owners report a buttery winding feel and appreciate the 72-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the case finishing homogenous and the traditional styling overshadowed by modern trends. Specific models draw criticism for subdial placement cutting off numerals, a lack of bracelet micro-adjustments, uninspiring crown and pushers, and 30m water resistance being on the light side. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism, while another felt the dial and chapter ring looked cheap.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Power Reserve
Contour
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Contour
MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
8.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L897.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
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