Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $3,240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

197040h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

1970200m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

1970$310

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

L844.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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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