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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASEvsZelos LT Carbon

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FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE
LonginesFLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE38.5mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE72h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE30m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE$3,450
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Carbon
Indices
Applied indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 9133
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,450
$449

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What people say

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE MOONPHASE

The Longines Flagship Heritage Moonphase is widely praised for its elegant aesthetic, balanced midnight blue dial with dauphine hands and wedge indices, and the L899.5 movement's 72-hour power reserve. Owners appreciate its value, classy integrated moonphase complication with a night blue background and shiny silver stars, and comfortable 38.5mm case size with good finishing, fitting well on smaller wrists. However, reviewers and owners note its minimal 30-meter water resistance, a 3 o'clock crown that appears undersized, and a thickness of 12.4mm, which some find hinders its dress watch suitability and ability to slip under a cuff, though others find it wearable. Some also consider the design overly traditional and the rehaut depth excessive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage Moonphase highly for its elegant design and value proposition at its price point.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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