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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Swordfish 3

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MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,650
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,650
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Ivory
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L688.5
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,650
$399

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its excellent fit and finish and classically styled, vintage theme. The 40mm model's dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity. One owner highlights the column-wheel chronograph and crown-set moonphase as exceptional for its price point, which was noted around $1700 USD. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while another found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The watch features a triple date complication and has a water resistance of 3 bar. On balance, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its value and refined aesthetics, particularly the chronograph and moonphase complications.

From video reviewers

The watch's elegant design, featuring an anthracite dial with gold Roman numerals and complications like the moonphase and chronograph, is a shared strength. The brown leather strap is noted as a matter of personal preference.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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