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Phoibos Great WallvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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Great Wall
PhoibosGreat Wall
MSRP $465
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900
What people say

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Phoibos Great Wall

The Phoibos Great Wall is widely praised by owners for its solid build quality and impressive wrist presence. Reviewers highlight the metallic 3D brick pattern on the dial as a distinctive feature. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Great Wall highly for its robust construction and unique dial design.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Wall42mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Power Reserve
Great Wall40h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Water Resistance
Great Wall300m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
MSRP
Great Wall$465
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$3,900
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