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Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASEvsZelos Comet 39

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MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,450
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Tantalum LE
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L899.5
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
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
$2,499

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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 legible dial, romantic moonphase complication, and overall value for money. Reviewers note its classic design, barleycorn guilloché dial, and Roman numerals. Some owners find the strap superb, while others mention the cut-off Roman numeral six as a potential drawback. The watch has a 3 bar water resistance, limiting its use to drier environments, and the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is highly regarded for its attractive dial and complication at its price point.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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