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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar QuartzvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
24mm
Thickness
9mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$1,400

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What people say

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Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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