Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $4,400 for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE — a $3,201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE wears larger at 41mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition or the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

The Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is rated to 100m versus 30m for the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE.

What movement does the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition run compared to the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE uses the L688.5.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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 LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

L2.816.1.93.2

MSRP $4,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m

MSRP

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

IFL.01

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

L688.5

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,199

$4,400

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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.

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LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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