
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.
The Longines PrimaLuna (ref. L8.126.4.97.6) is an automatic dress watch, with a 34mm stainless steel case, 11.6mm thick, powered by the L899.5 movement and a 72-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30m, under a sapphire crystal, with hours, minutes, seconds and date, moon phase display at 6 o'clock complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $2,950. The dial color is blue.