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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual TimevsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

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The bottom line

The 39mm VERSA Reversible Dual Time wears 5mm narrower than the 44mm MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its classic styling and excellent fit and finish. The dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity, contributing to comfortable wearability. One owner finds the column wheel chronograph and moon phase complication a good value around $2k, though notes the case finishing can appear homogenous and the chronograph hour counter sometimes does not reset perfectly. A specific variant's 3 bar water resistance is noted as a limitation, restricting it to less demanding environments. One owner identified the movement as a Valjoux 7751. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its attractive dial and value proposition, despite minor finishing and water resistance caveats.

From video reviewers

The polished steel case finishing and the elegant dial with Roman numerals and complications are praised. The bracelet's perceived lack of solid links and the overall high polish of the case were noted as potential drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to other chronographs in the market.

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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time
Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,800
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH44mm
Power Reserve
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH66h
Water Resistance
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
L688.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
66h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$3,800

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