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Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIMEvsZelos Eagle 2

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SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Ceramic
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L844.4
La Joux-Perret G100
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
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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