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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Ceramic
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$420

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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 refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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