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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Blue
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
L688.5
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, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,550
$4,400

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What people say

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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.

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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