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MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,650
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH40mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,650
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.2mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L688.5
L893.5
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,650
$2,850

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its excellent fit and finish and classically styled, vintage theme. The 40mm model's dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity. One owner highlights the column-wheel chronograph and crown-set moonphase as exceptional for its price point, which was noted around $1700 USD. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while another found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The watch features a triple date complication and has a water resistance of 3 bar. On balance, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its value and refined aesthetics, particularly the chronograph and moonphase complications.

From video reviewers

The watch's elegant design, featuring an anthracite dial with gold Roman numerals and complications like the moonphase and chronograph, is a shared strength. The brown leather strap is noted as a matter of personal preference.

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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