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Longines SPIRITvsZelos Nova 37

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SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,550
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT72h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SPIRIT$2,550
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L888.4
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
25,200 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,550
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Longines SPIRIT

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT 37mm for its excellent value, refined finishing, and vintage-inspired design, with many highlighting its applied Arabic numerals and appealing dials. The smooth winding action and technical capabilities like the 72-hour power reserve and silicon hairspring are also noted strengths. However, some owners find the bracelet to be "tinny" and light, and the lack of tool-less micro-adjustments on the bracelet is a recurring point of dissatisfaction. The date window at 3 o'clock is polarizing, with some disliking its placement and color, and the lugs are perceived by some as long for the case size. One owner expressed concern about the serviceability of the exclusive L888.4 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines SPIRIT a highly competent and well-executed watch for its price, with its design and finishing being the primary draws.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified automatic movement. Reviewers noted the excellent finishing on the case and applied numerals. The lume brightness was cited as a weakness.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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