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Vario NAVI Single Hand CompassvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

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NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK42mm
Power Reserve
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK40h
Water Resistance
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK$5,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
L791.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$5,000

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What people say

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Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Flyback for its attractive design, well-finished titanium case, and value as a chronometer-certified flyback chronograph. Specific positive notes include its fun and useful flyback function for cooking, and the perceived adventure-ready, indestructible feel of the titanium model. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag its 17mm thickness as a significant detractor from wearability, with some finding it too chunky for daily wear. There is also a split opinion on the dial design, with some preferring the older five-star motif and gold hands/markers, while others appreciate the cleaner, simplified dial and cutoff numerals. The Longines Spirit Flyback is priced around $5,350-$6,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Flyback highly for its flyback chronograph complication and attractive design, despite widespread concerns about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Flyback's heritage-inspired design is a notable strength, with a distinctive look reminiscent of the original Flyback Chronograph. The watch's price point is somewhat high compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one reviewer feeling it needed more of an edge to stand out in the Spirit collection, while another praises its heritage-inspired style.

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