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Vaer R1 Racing ChronographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
R1 Racing Chronograph$499
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cream
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$3,450

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What people say

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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its legible dial, romantic moonphase complication, and overall value for money. Reviewers note its classic design, barleycorn guilloché dial, and Roman numerals. Some owners find the strap superb, while others mention the cut-off Roman numeral six as a potential drawback. The watch has a 3 bar water resistance, limiting its use to drier environments, and the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is highly regarded for its attractive dial and complication at its price point.

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