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Orient Classic WatchvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic Watch40mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Classic Watch40h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Classic Watch100m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Classic Watch$245
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
L844.4
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$5,200

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What people say

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Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

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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