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Longines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsZelos Great White 43

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LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
43mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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