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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition
MSRP $8,051

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition200m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition$8,051

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L844.4
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$8,051

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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 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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm Canada Limited Edition

Owners praise the Norqain Wild ONE's lightweight composite case, comfortable wearability, and detailed skeleton dial, with one owner highlighting its durability for outdoor activities. The COSC-certified NN08S movement is noted for accuracy. However, some find the price point high and question its value, while concerns exist regarding skeleton hand and lume legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE's innovative case construction and distinctive dial, though value perception and legibility are points of contention.

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