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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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