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Longines PrimaLunavsZelos LT Carbon

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

PrimaLuna
LonginesPrimaLuna
MSRP $2,950
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PrimaLuna34mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
PrimaLuna72h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
PrimaLuna30m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
PrimaLuna$2,950
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
40mm
Lug Width
8mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Miyota 9133
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
$449

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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 LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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