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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM
MSRP $4,850
What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM for its lightweight comfort, excellent finishing, and smooth winding action, with many considering it great value. The COSC-certified movement is noted for its accuracy, with figures ranging from +2 seconds per day to within -4 to +6 seconds per day, and an 80-hour power reserve is consistently reported. Some owners find the rotor can be loud, and the bracelet's lack of tool-free micro-adjustment is a recurring point of critique, though the overall design is considered attractive and understated. On balance, the LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM is highly regarded for its refined travel watch design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The lightweight grade 5 titanium case and true GMT function are praised. The watch's value at its price point is considered excellent.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM39mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM$4,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L844.4
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$4,850
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