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Longines RECORDvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RECORD40mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
RECORD72h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
RECORD30m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
RECORD$2,450
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
MOP
Indices
Applied indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.4
Seiko NH34 GMT
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
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,450
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting figures between 0 and +2 seconds per day and another experiencing -5 seconds per day in its worst position. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable, thin case, described as elegant and well-balanced, with specific mentions of the clean dial design, applied numerals, and sharp blue hands. Some owners find the Roman numeral font exceptional and the watch a great value for its price. However, several sources point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet and no lume, with 30m water resistance also noted as minimal. One reviewer found the 40mm size with a 13.8mm thickness cumbersome and its legibility terrible due to the handset and dial printing, while another owner felt the watch wore larger than expected.

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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