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Vaer RS1 Rally ChronographvsLongines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

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RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L893.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$2,850

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What people say

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Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

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