Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $2,850 for the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 — a $1,651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42?

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition run compared to the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42

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

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

manhattan-37-ifl-01

MSRP $1,199

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42

L3.774.4.90.2

MSRP $2,850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

LEGEND DIVER 4242mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

LEGEND DIVER 4272h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

LEGEND DIVER 42300m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

LEGEND DIVER 42$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

IFL.01

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$2,850

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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.

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

Fratello

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42

Owners widely praise the Longines Legend Diver 42 for its appealing retro skin-diver aesthetic, excellent legibility, and functional inner bezel, with reviewers noting its strong value proposition below $2,500 and capability in shallow dives. Some owners find the blue dial pops in the sun and appreciate the quickset date. However, several owners report disappointment after seeing the watch in person, finding it underwhelming and lacking dial depth. Specific criticisms include original leather straps peeling easily, a clasp that scratches readily, dust getting on the dial, and lume that is not particularly strong or matching vintage charm. The 50mm lug-to-lug length is noted as potentially overwhelming for smaller wrists, and one owner experienced the minute hand scratching the hour hand. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources.

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