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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsYema Pearldiver

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
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
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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