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RZE Fortitude GMTvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude GMT41mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude GMT40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Fortitude GMT200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Fortitude GMT$719
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
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
$719
$3,550

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What people say

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RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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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