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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVEvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CRYSTAL LOVE
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
CRYSTAL LOVE
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
CRYSTAL LOVE$399
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota Automatic
L844.4
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$3,550

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What people say

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CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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