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Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold

Ref. L3.812.5.53.6

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
GMT
MSRP
$5,200
ComplicationsDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold is the Longines HydroConquest GMT 41mm ($3,350) — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto at $975 (vs $5,200 for the Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is the standout microbrand take — pro diver and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Rolex GMT-Master II ($50,800) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colorway to match a specific dial
48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT
Aigi Watchesmicro

ARCTIC GMT

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$560MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Carlingue Timepieces CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002
Carlingue Timepiecesmicro

CARL-AVI-01 / CT-002

14 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$905MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Elliot Brown 1 Cdo Limited Edition Holton GMT automatic
Elliot Brownmicro
1 cdo holton gmt

1 Cdo Limited Edition Holton GMT automatic

2 variants
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$906MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Vaer G2 Meridian GMT
Vaermicro
Meridian

G2 Meridian GMT

6 variants · Meridian
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Akrone C-03 GMT Mirage
Akronemicro

C-03 GMT Mirage

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$666MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Spinnaker Fleuss
Spinnakermicro

Fleuss

22 variants
43mm·Automatic·150m WR
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Echo/Neutra 1956 3H
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 3H

3 variants · 1956
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Aigi Watches 1RSU
Aigi Watchesmicro

1RSU

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$910MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft 42 Skeleton

7 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$435MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Spinnaker Croft Pioneer
Spinnakermicro

Croft Pioneer

8 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Venezianico Nereide 42 - 3321508C
Venezianicomicro

Nereide 42 - 3321508C

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$689MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Duxot Atlantica Skeleton Automatic
Duxotmicro

Atlantica Skeleton Automatic

6 variants · Atlantica Skeleton
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Longines HydroConquest GMT 41mm
Longines

HydroConquest GMT 41mm

3 variants · HydroConquest GMT
41mm·Automatic
$3,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Oris Divers Sixty‑Five
Oris

Divers Sixty‑Five

2 variants · Divers
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Bremont S502
Bremont
Supermarine

S502

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT Bronze

4 variants · Ref. GL0321
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Bremont Boeing Model
Bremont

Boeing Model

3 variants · Boeing
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Bremont Supermarine 500M
Bremont

Supermarine 500M

7 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·500m WR
$4,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Airman Bronze GMT
Glycine

Airman Bronze GMT

2 variants · Ref. GL0167
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT

2 variants · Aquaracer
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist
Glycine

Airman Vintage Noon Purist

4 variants · Ref. GL0478
40mm·Automatic
$3,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Longines HydroConquest 43mm
Longines

HydroConquest 43mm

Ref. L3.784.4.56.9
43mm·Automatic
$4,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Date
Oris

Divers Sixty‑Five Date

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Oris Aquis Date Upcycle
Oris

Aquis Date Upcycle

5 variants · Aquis
41.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

5 variants · Ref. H82315131
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Airman GMT
Glycine

Airman GMT

4 variants · Ref. GL0070
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variants · Ref. GL0259
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic GMT 43mm Bronze
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic GMT 43mm Bronze

Ref. H82565930
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,675MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Longines HydroConquest 41mm PVD
Longines

HydroConquest 41mm PVD

2 variants · HydroConquest
41mm·Automatic
$1,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport GMT

5 variants · Ref. GL0423
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C60 Pro 300 Vintage

Ref. C60-42ADC31B0KK0-VT1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Ref. H64645131
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variants
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Citizen Series 8 880
Citizen

Series 8 880

Ref. NB6035
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
Mido

Ocean Star Tribute

Ref. M0268301105100
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,360MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Rolex GMT-Master II
Rolex

GMT-Master II

3 variants · Ref. 126718GRNR
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$50,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date Stainless Steel

4 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$11,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$40,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

3 variants · Fifty Fathoms
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$40,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master
Rolex

Yacht-Master

2 variants · Ref. 268655
37/40/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$32,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller
Rolex

Sky-Dweller

10 variants · Ref. 336934
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G
Tudor

Black Bay GMT S&G

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

2 variants · Royal Oak Offshore
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique
Blancpain

Fifty Fathoms Automatique

4 variants · Fifty Fathoms
42.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$19,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Sjöö Sandström Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente
Sjöö Sandström

Royal Steel Worldtimer Norrlands Dragonregemente

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel

Ref. Q903818J
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$23,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

8 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$9,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 42mm Gold
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