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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASEvsZelos Swordfish 3

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MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,000
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Bronze
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Seiko NH35
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
$3,000
$399

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What people say

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

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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