Rolex Lady-DatejustvsLongines Master Collection

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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.

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Longines Master Collection at true scale

Master Collection

Diameter

28mm

29mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

34.5mm

Thickness

n/a

9mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

55h

highest

45h

MSRP

$9,150

$2,350

lowest

Movement

2236

Longines L592.5

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
29mm
Thickness
n/a
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
34.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
15mm
Material
Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Indices
Roman numerals
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
2236
Longines L592.5
Power Reserve
55h
45h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,150
$2,350
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Reviews

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

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its elegant design and beautiful dials, with many finding the 28mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. Some owners note the date wheel printing appears low in the window, and the watch is generally not considered a good investment due to depreciation. Availability and pricing are significant concerns, with wait times varying from weeks to months and preowned prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, despite its limited investment potential.

Longines Master Collection

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION for its excellent finishing and value. The dial is frequently highlighted for its beauty, with specific mentions of engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. Some owners find the watch to be a versatile daily wearer. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments for a precise fit is a point of hesitation for some. One owner noted the moon phase setting mechanism was broken on their model. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its classic design and exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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