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Tudor Black Bay GMTvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Bay GMT41mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Black Bay GMT70h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Black Bay GMT200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Black Bay GMT$5,275
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5652
L844.4
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Complications
GMT
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,275
$3,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality at its price point.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its excellent fit and finish, visual appeal, and value, with many preferring its thinner titanium case and color-matched date wheel. Reviewers highlight its legibility and comfortable 39mm wearability, while some owners note the bracelet could be weightier and lacks tool-less micro-adjustment. Accuracy figures range from +5 seconds per day to unspecified, and one owner reported condensation risk in hot tubs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its blend of tool-watch utility and segment-leading finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 18k gold capped bezel insert is a notable feature, adding a touch of luxury to the watch. However, the watch's lume is not as bright as some reviewers would like, which is a drawback for those who prioritize good illumination. Reviewers disagree on the watch's functionality, with some considering it a compelling option and others feeling it doesn't quite live up to its design.

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