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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$2,600

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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