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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse PandavsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Anthracite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
L844.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$5,200

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda owners praise the watch's finishing and value, with the élaboré grade Sellita SW510-M movement running accurately at +1s/day. Some owners desire a larger case size, and opinions are split on the straight end links of the Forstner-manufactured Flat-Link bracelet, though the beads of rice bracelet is generally well-regarded. The manual wound movement offers approximately 63 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda highly for its attractive design and finishing at its price point.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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