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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsYema Flygraf Navigator

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200
Flygraf Navigator
YemaFlygraf Navigator
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Flygraf Navigator40mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Flygraf Navigator40h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Flygraf Navigator100m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200
Flygraf Navigator$1,199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$1,199

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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 superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

Yema Flygraf Navigator

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Navigator's value and attractive design. However, community members express concerns regarding quality control and customer service, with one owner advising against purchase due to these issues. The in-house MBP1000 movement is noted as a mix of components, and one owner doubts its long-term reliability. On balance, owners find the Yema Flygraf Navigator a nice-looking watch with good value, but significant concerns exist around quality control and customer service.

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