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Longines MASTER COLLECTIONvsZelos LT Carbon

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MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION72h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION30m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION$2,850
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Carbon
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L897.2
Miyota 9133
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$449

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, attractive dial aesthetics with engraved numerals and textures, and overall value, particularly for complications like chronographs and moonphases at its price point. Reviewers note the refined design and product quality, with some finding the case appears less thick than its stated height. Owners report a buttery winding feel and appreciate the 72-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the case finishing homogenous and the traditional styling overshadowed by modern trends. Specific models draw criticism for subdial placement cutting off numerals, a lack of bracelet micro-adjustments, uninspiring crown and pushers, and 30m water resistance being on the light side. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism, while another felt the dial and chapter ring looked cheap.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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