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Longines PrimaLunavsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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PrimaLuna
LonginesPrimaLuna
MSRP $2,950
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna34mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna72h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna30m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
PrimaLuna$2,950
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug Width
8mm
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
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
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 and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$1,799

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What people say

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Longines PrimaLuna

Owners widely praise the Longines PrimaLuna for its stylish, understated design and comfortable 26.5mm and 34mm case sizes, with some preferring the quartz for its lower maintenance and others the automatic for its craftsmanship. The automatic movement, an L899.5 or Caliber L899, offers a 72-hour power reserve and exhibits consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day in testing, though it runs 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist. The redesigned collection features a curvier case with contemporary lug integration and is available in steel or bi-metal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Longines PrimaLuna for its elegant styling and reliable automatic movement, though some find its brand prestige and design less compelling compared to certain luxury alternatives.

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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