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Longines SPIRIT PILOTvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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SPIRIT PILOT
LonginesSPIRIT PILOT
MSRP $3,100
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT PILOT39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT PILOT72h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT PILOT100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
SPIRIT PILOT$3,100
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.2mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.4
Seiko NH34 GMT
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
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$499

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What people say

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Longines SPIRIT PILOT

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Pilot for its exceptional finishing, featuring sharp edges and crisp transitions, and its improved wearability thanks to a reduced 39mm case size and 47.2mm lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the clean, balanced dial with gilt-toned accents that play with light, and its excellent legibility and lume. The L888.4 automatic movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners feel the Longines Spirit Pilot wears larger than its 39mm diameter and express disappointment over the removal of the five stars from the dial, while others find its bracelet endlinks long and lament the lack of quick-release. One owner voices concern over the serviceability of exclusive movements. Overall, owners rate the Longines Spirit Pilot highly for its modern icon status and value, feeling it wears more expensively than its price point suggests.

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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