Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsLongines 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.

Longines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION at true scale

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

Longines MASTER COLLECTION at true scale

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.6mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

72h

72h

MSRP

$2,600

lowest

$2,850

Movement

Longines L891.5

Longines L897.2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
9.75mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
n/a
Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Longines L891.5
Longines L897.2
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Complications
None
Annual Calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$2,850
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Reviews

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

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and brand heritage, offering visual discretion and refinement at a fair price. Owners and reviewers highlight its slim, classically sized polished steel case, matte white dial with Roman numerals, and date complication. The Longines L891.5 automatic movement provides a 72-hour power reserve. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials tricky to read, and a few feel the date function detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its refined, modern-retro aesthetic and versatility at the price point.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION for its dial aesthetics, including engraved Breguet numerals and attractive textures, as well as its excellent fit and finish. Some owners find the watch thin and dressy with fantastic finishing on the steel bracelet, while others note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. A reviewer points out that the crown and pushers are uninspiring. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION is considered a great value, with specific models offering complications like chronographs and moonphases at competitive prices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its dial aesthetics and overall finishing at its price point.