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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
44mm
Material
Ceramic
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze - Frost
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
Seiko NH35
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
$449

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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