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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
Skindiver WT Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver WT Automatic
MSRP $498

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Skindiver WT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Skindiver WT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Skindiver WT Automatic150m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Steel
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Miyota 8315
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,550
$498

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What people say

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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its excellent fit and finish, visual appeal, and value, with many preferring its thinner titanium case and color-matched date wheel. Reviewers highlight its legibility and comfortable 39mm wearability, while some owners note the bracelet could be weightier and lacks tool-less micro-adjustment. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified, and one owner reported condensation risk in hot tubs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its blend of tool-watch utility and segment-leading finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 18k gold capped bezel insert is a notable feature, adding a touch of luxury to the watch. However, the watch's lume is not as bright as some reviewers would like, which is a drawback for those who prioritize good illumination. Reviewers disagree on the watch's functionality, with some considering it a compelling option and others feeling it doesn't quite live up to its design.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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