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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
L688.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$3,700

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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