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Longines MASTER COLLECTIONvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION40mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION30m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION$2,850
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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
Spitfire LE
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L897.2
ETA 2894 Élaboré
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
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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