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Sternglas KantonvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
MSRP $4,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192539mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192572h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925$4,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
10mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
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
$971
$4,700

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is widely praised for its handsome, vintage-inspired two-tone aesthetic, featuring a rose-gold capped bezel and dial accents, and is noted for its segment-leading finishing and solid feel. Owners and reviewers highlight the pleasing combination of precious metal with a rugged character. The watch is powered by the ETA-produced L844.4 automatic GMT movement, which is COSC chronometer certified and offers a 72-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire caseback. Some reviewers flag the 13.5mm thickness as substantial, and the male endlinks may affect wearability on smaller wrists. The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is priced at approximately $4,350 and includes a bracelet and an additional NATO strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 highly for its refined vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Zulu Time 1925 features excellent finishing and a true GMT function. Reviewers questioned the value proposition due to the rose gold being a cap rather than solid.

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