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Maen Manhattan 40vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK42mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK$5,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L791.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$5,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Flyback for its attractive design, well-finished titanium case, and value as a chronometer-certified flyback chronograph. Specific positive notes include its fun and useful flyback function for cooking, and the perceived adventure-ready, indestructible feel of the titanium model. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag its 17mm thickness as a significant detractor from wearability, with some finding it too chunky for daily wear. There is also a split opinion on the dial design, with some preferring the older five-star motif and gold hands/markers, while others appreciate the cleaner, simplified dial and cutoff numerals. The Longines Spirit Flyback is priced around $5,350-$6,500 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Flyback highly for its flyback chronograph complication and attractive design, despite widespread concerns about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Flyback's heritage-inspired design is a notable strength, with a distinctive look reminiscent of the original Flyback Chronograph. The watch's price point is somewhat high compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one reviewer feeling it needed more of an edge to stand out in the Spirit collection, while another praises its heritage-inspired style.

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