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Longines PRIMALUNAvsZelos Vitesse

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PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,950
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PRIMALUNA30mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
PRIMALUNA40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
PRIMALUNA30m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
PRIMALUNA$1,950
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
40mm
Thickness
8.3mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
40mm
Lug Width
7mm
20mm
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
Gulf
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L257.2
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,950
$1,499

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What people say

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Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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