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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$5,200

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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