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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual TimevsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428
$5,200

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What people say

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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing 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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