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Longines LEGEND DIVER 59vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.85mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L888.6
L844.4
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$3,550

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What people say

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Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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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