Which is cheaper, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $3,550 for the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME — a $2,851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer Atlas or the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Vaer Atlas run compared to the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015 and the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME uses the L844.4.

Side by side

Vaer AtlasvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

Vaer Atlas

a5-atlas-cream-auto-38mm-usa

MSRP $699

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

L3.802.4.63.6

MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Atlas38mm

SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm

Power Reserve

Atlas40h

SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h

Water Resistance

Atlas100m

SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m

MSRP

Atlas$699

SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Cream

Anthracite

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

$699

$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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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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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