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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanicalvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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The Accurate: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesThe Accurate: mechanical
MSRP $750
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Accurate: mechanical40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
The Accurate: mechanical40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
The Accurate: mechanical
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
The Accurate: mechanical$750
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$5,200

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What people say

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Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical is widely seen as a joy-bringing, eye-catching timepiece with a unique dial message. Owners report it's not a gimmick and brings happiness with every glance, with one noting it runs at standard time with 1 second equaling 1 second. However, some find its case design unappealing and not the most comfortable, while a reviewer noted visible dust specs on the mirrored dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches The Accurate: mechanical for its unique, happiness-inducing dial and its non-gimmicky mechanical execution.

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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