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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASEvsZelos Helmsman 3

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MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,000
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
SS - Frost
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 9015
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, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$529

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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