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Longines PrimaLunavsZelos Nova 37

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PrimaLuna
LonginesPrimaLuna
MSRP $2,950
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna34mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna72h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
PrimaLuna$2,950
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
37mm
Lug Width
8mm
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
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L899.5
ETA 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 and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$899

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What people say

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Longines PrimaLuna

Owners widely praise the Longines PrimaLuna for its stylish, understated design and comfortable 26.5mm and 34mm case sizes, with some preferring the quartz for its lower maintenance and others the automatic for its craftsmanship. The automatic movement, an L899.5 or Caliber L899, offers a 72-hour power reserve and exhibits consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day in testing, though it runs 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist. The redesigned collection features a curvier case with contemporary lug integration and is available in steel or bi-metal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Longines PrimaLuna for its elegant styling and reliable automatic movement, though some find its brand prestige and design less compelling compared to certain luxury alternatives.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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