Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME is the cheaper of the two at $3,550, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME uses the L844.4.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

L844.4

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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