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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTIONvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500
MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
8.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.4mm
34.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
15mm
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$2,850

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What people say

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, classic styling, and impressive finishing, with specific call-outs for its beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and the smooth winding feel of its movements. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the value proposition, particularly for complications like annual calendars and chronographs, often citing the L893 caliber's 72-hour power reserve. Some owners find the collection's traditional design less appealing than sportier alternatives, and a few note minor drawbacks such as a subdial obscuring a numeral or a bracelet lacking micro-adjustments. One owner reported a potential issue with the moon phase setting mechanism. Overall, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection offers significant value and refined styling, making it a highly regarded choice for a Swiss dress watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's polished 18ct rose gold case is a notable feature. The lume brightness is somewhat lacking, which may be a drawback for those who value legibility in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on whether the olive green dial's color shift is a desirable feature or a potential issue.

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