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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal MechanicalvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

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Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
MSRP $4,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192539mm
Power Reserve
Union Terminal Mechanical
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192572h
Water Resistance
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925100m
MSRP
Union Terminal Mechanical$650
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925$4,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Multiple
Black
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
L844.4
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
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
$650
$4,700

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible 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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