Scale: 39 mm case
Longines
Spirit Zulu Time 39mm
L3.802.4.53.6
$3,550
Travel, everyday, office, active, water
It is a true flyer GMT, where the local hour hand jumps on its own, with a COSC certified silicon spring movement and a 72 hour reserve, for around half the price of the next Swiss GMT up. The 39 mm case with a 46.8 mm lug to lug suits average wrists, and the ceramic 24 hour bezel tracks a third time zone. For travellers it does what a Tudor GMT does for less money.
The cheapest COSC certified flyer GMT from a major Swiss brand.
Specifications
| Diameter | 39 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 13.5 mm |
| Lug to lug | 46.8 mm |
| Lug width | 21 mm |
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Calibre | L844.4 |
| Power reserve | 72 hours |
| Accuracy | COSC certified chronometer |
| Strap | Steel bracelet, quick release, double folding clasp |
Pros
- Flyer GMT for easy time zone changes
- COSC certified with 72 hour reserve
- Ceramic bezel and quick release bracelet
- Sensible 39 mm size
Cons
- Bracelet uses pins, no clasp micro adjustment
- 13.5 mm thick for a 39 mm watch
- Date changes slowly around midnight
Rivals
Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT, Oris Big Crown ProPilot GMT, Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
What owners say
WatchUSeek and WatchCrunch owners like the movement, bezel action and value, with one reporting -1 to +2 seconds a day. The bracelet is the main complaint: push pins, a plain clasp and no on the wrist adjustment, so many move it to the leather deployant or a strap.
Sources
- longines.com Official
- monochrome-watches.com Review
- thecalibratedwrist.com Review · 21 mm lugs, push pin bracelet and plain clasp criticism
- exquisitetimepieces.com Review
- timeandtidewatches.com Review · Bracelet taper 21 to 16 mm, solid construction
- horando.de Official · Dealer MSRP EUR 3,450
- watchuseek.com Forum · Owner review, bezel feel, date change
- watchuseek.com Forum · Owner review
- watchcrunch.com Forum · Six month owner on bracelet and clasp
Some figures could not be verified: US price and movement specs official; EUR price from a dealer MSRP. Lug to lug from a retailer blog. Caseback type not verified.