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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSICvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
MASTER COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800
MASTER COLLECTION$2,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
26mm
29mm
Thickness
7.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
32.4mm
34.5mm
Lug Width
12mm
15mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied indexes
Painted Arabic numerals

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$2,350

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing and value, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the classical design is noted as versatile. Some owners report the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment options for a precise fit, and one owner experienced a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring service. The Master Collection Annual Calendar has 30m water resistance, considered light by one reviewer. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional value and refined finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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