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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$5,200

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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