Which is cheaper, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines MASTER COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $3,000, against $4,604 for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a $1,604 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 30.8mm for the Fears Arnos (Blue) — a 11.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Arnos (Blue) or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Arnos (Blue).

What movement does the Fears Arnos (Blue) run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Arnos (Blue) uses the Sellita SW1000-1b and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L897.2.

Side by side

Fears Arnos (Blue)vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

arnos-pewter-blue

MSRP $4,604

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arnos (Blue)30.8mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

Arnos (Blue)40h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Arnos (Blue)30m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Arnos (Blue)$4,604

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW1000-1b

L897.2

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,604

$3,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Fratello

Monochrome

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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