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Sternglas Taiga GMTvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,150
What people say

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Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its beautiful and legible dial, offering significant complications for its value. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another stating it is their most accurate watch. Some find the chronograph hour hand placement inconvenient, and the date hand can occasionally overlap the hour hand. The watch is noted as being thick, typical of Valjoux-based chronographs, and its 3 bar water resistance limits it to less demanding environments. One owner observed scuffs on the case of their example, and another found the blue on the band and numerals less vibrant than pictured. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Taiga GMT42mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Taiga GMT
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Taiga GMT100m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Taiga GMT$237
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
7.7mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
L687.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$4,150
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