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Vario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium TrenchvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Power Reserve
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Water Resistance
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
MSRP
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
10mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
UltraHex Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Yellow
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
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
$499
$3,900

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What people say

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VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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.

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