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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPHvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
16.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L688.4
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$499

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What people say

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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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