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Longines CONQUESTvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $2,850
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CONQUEST30mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
CONQUEST45h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
CONQUEST100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
CONQUEST$2,850
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
30mm
39mm
Thickness
9.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.8mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
15mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite
Indices
Diamond indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L592.5
L844.4
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$5,200

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What people say

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its high-quality finishing, versatile design, and exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability and solid build. Accuracy figures are generally positive, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day. However, several owners note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment, which can affect fit, and some find the lume to be weak or inconsistently applied across variants. One owner also mentioned the crown rubbing against the wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its blend of elegant design and robust build at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The perfectly balanced case size is a key strength of the Longines Conquest. A notable weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one preferring 38mm and the other 39mm.

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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