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Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice BluevsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
NorqainFreedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
MSRP $5,639
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue40mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue70h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue100m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue$5,639
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Calibre NN20/2
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,639
$3,550

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What people say

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Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

The Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue is widely praised for its comfortable 40mm size, clean dial design, discrete GMT display, and brilliant domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight the watch's great finish and the intuitive jumping local hour feature powered by a COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/2 movement. The movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and has demonstrated accuracy of +2 seconds over a week. However, its 14.5mm thickness is noted as making it not a thin or small watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue highly for its comfortable wearability, attractive summer blue dial, and reliable, accurate movement.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its excellent fit and finish, visual appeal, and value, with many preferring its thinner titanium case and color-matched date wheel. Reviewers highlight its legibility and comfortable 39mm wearability, while some owners note the bracelet could be weightier and lacks tool-less micro-adjustment. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified, and one owner reported condensation risk in hot tubs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its blend of tool-watch utility and segment-leading finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 18k gold capped bezel insert is a notable feature, adding a touch of luxury to the watch. However, the watch's lume is not as bright as some reviewers would like, which is a drawback for those who prioritize good illumination. Reviewers disagree on the watch's functionality, with some considering it a compelling option and others feeling it doesn't quite live up to its design.

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