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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
L844.4
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$5,200

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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