Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME is the cheaper of the two at $3,550, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a $1,049 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Vesterhav.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Vesterhav uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME uses the L844.4.

Side by side

Henry Archer VesterhavvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

Henry Archer Vesterhav

vesterhav-optic-white

MSRP $4,599

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.812.4.50.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav40mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav40h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav200m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Vesterhav$4,599

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

White

Black

Indices

Applied

Applied Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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

$4,599

$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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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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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