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Boldr The VogelkopvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Anthracite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
L844.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$5,200

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What people say

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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