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Vario VERSA Reversible Dual TimevsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
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
$428
$3,550

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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 refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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