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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsYema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,117

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2047mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20200m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20$2,117

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
47mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$2,117

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 for its balanced 39mm case, vintage aesthetic, and unique champagne dial. The proprietary CMM.20 micro-rotor movement is a notable feature, though some owners report potential QC issues including erratic timegrapher readings and second-hand stutter. The lume is described as subdued, and while some find the "dragon scale" bracelet beautiful, others consider it generic. The price point is a hurdle for some, and the stamped clasp quality is considered subpar by one reviewer, with a gap noted by an owner. The lack of hacking seconds is flagged as a drawback at its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 highly for its vintage charm and balanced wearability.

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