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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMTvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,475
$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its excellent fit and finish, visual appeal, and value, with many preferring its thinner titanium case and color-matched date wheel. Reviewers highlight its legibility and comfortable 39mm wearability, while some owners note the bracelet could be weightier and lacks tool-less micro-adjustment. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified, and one owner reported condensation risk in hot tubs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its blend of tool-watch utility and segment-leading finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 18k gold capped bezel insert is a notable feature, adding a touch of luxury to the watch. However, the watch's lume is not as bright as some reviewers would like, which is a drawback for those who prioritize good illumination. Reviewers disagree on the watch's functionality, with some considering it a compelling option and others feeling it doesn't quite live up to its design.

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