The Longines Zulu Time Hands-On Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Today we finally get hands-on with the new Longines Spirit Zulu Time! We hope you enjoy.
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Great photography. You missed the most impressive aspect of the movement - this is a true GMT movement with jumping hour hand, produced by ETA exclusively for Longines. I am seriously considering this over a Black Bay GMT. It has essentially the same specs, it's 1 mm thinner, and it's $1000 less expensive. Curious which one you prefer!
Disregarding the aesthetics consideration which is dependent on individual taste, the Longines bezel is ceramic whereas Tudor is aluminium. Tudor is 200m whereas Longines is 100m water resistant. Also Longines lugs are a bit longer than Tudor so do try them before making your decision. For me, I will pick the Longines.
@@pth8888 for this one they have made the L2L under 50mm tho,the BB is 50.2mm or something
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The movement is not truly exclusive to Longines. It’s a modified 2893-2 to swap a travelers GMT function for the caller GMT function traditionally found on the 2893-2 and with an extended power reserve which is obtained by reducing the beat frequency from 28800 to 25200. Mido has the Oceanstar GMT with similar modifications to an ETA movement. Contrast that to Tudor where the GMT movement was purpose built from the ground up. I’m curious to get one of these in hand and see if the gearing for the jump hours has any play to it. My ETA GMTs do. My Tudor doesn’t. What Longines has been very quiet about is whether this movement is like the Powermatic, which are laser adjusted at the factory and have no regulator for watchmaker adjustments for timing or whether a watchmaker can make adjustments as needed down the line as things get out of whack.
Longines is slowly making his comeback with these models. With a glorious heritage like theirs, there’s really so much material for them to use. That’s really a glorious GMT!
My first luxury watch was this GMT Zulu Time! Was debating between this or the Tudor but the history and the brand value over all just made sense to go with something as historic and classy like Longines. Got the green dial with the leather strap and that quick adjust strap is a game changer! I'm so damn happy with it and I just think it's the best luxury GMT watch for the money, excellent making, spirit history and the name itself is worth the 3k!
Totally agree, fantastic choice!
This is one the very short list of candidates for my first luxury watch.
@@RockyBergen I went with this one and I'm in love with it. It's truly a masterpiece of a watch as my first luxury watch! I went with the green bezel on the leather strap!
I found if you bought the watch you personally like you will be happier. This Zulu is a stunner and very tempting
@@thatyellowbronco Great choice! But for future reference, always buy on the bracelet. You can always get an aftermarket leather/nato strap for next to nothing but buying the bracelet separately is a big additional cost should you ever change your preference.
This is the most outstanding release by Longines this year, at least in my opinion 😉 blue makes a really nice watch in this case.....
5:00 a large crown is a feature of aviation watches because pilots used to wear gloves so I like what they did with the crown, it's not uselessly big like IWC's but just enough of a nod to the past. Plus they made it into an hour glass which is a good signature to the design.
I think it's the most aesthetically pleasing watch by Longines
Green dial, green bezel, and green on-trend rubber strap is THE look for this model, which is imho an absolute stunner in either config.
I love what Longines is doing, lots of great watches and reasonable prices. I think their designs are some of the best right now and are unique enough to set them apart.
Best release of 2022. Bang for buck is amazing
Agreed! I did like the Vacheron Constantin 222 though...
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial I mean, yeh so do I….although if I had that kind of money I’d have gone for one of the new JLC Celestrial models 😀
I am absolutely impressed with this watch. It's awesome, actually.
Agreed!
Not bad. Glad that Longines finally sorted their clasp game out..
Longines are just nailing it at the moment. Look at the Big Eye and the Sector dial watches to see that. This Gmt again knocks it out of the park. Beautifully balanced dial design, applied arabics, ceramic bezel, great lume, choice of colourway, proper Gmt function , cosc certified and all that for 2.5k. It's a steal! Find something better for that money!
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I have this watch. It is absolutely beautiful
Great to see you featured on Adrians latest video Harrison.
Thank you!
I own the Longines Spirit Zulu with green dial and black dial & I have to say I like this color combo!! The only thing that I don’t like and I’m trying to get use to having the date at 6 o’clock instead of 3 o’clock. I have the Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT Pepsi and I prefer the date at 3, traditional!!!
The self-love of this presenter is strong.
Just an absolutely stunning time piece! I need this in my life….. Only one problem and that is what colour do you go with, blue, black or green? The green is really nice, should be mentioned that the green comes with gold markers and hands much like the original Seiko Alpinist.
I really like the Green on the wrist! It's definitely a difficult one though.
I'm in for all 3. I can buy 3 of these for the price of 1 other GMT.
I bought the Green with the leather strap! The best decision and boy do I love this watch so much! My first luxury watch!! Can't wait to rock this and pass it down to my kid in the future! I think it will age very very well!
I don't like green colour and the blue is too flashy, so i bought a classic and class black one in 42 mm !
Refined Piece Indeed ,
Think I'd Go Green but the Blue is as Alluring as a Lagoon , I'll have a Dram & Ponder "...
The great thing about this watch is all three versions look fantastic. I'm not a big fan of black dials personally, but even that one is smokin'
I believe that the model with blue strap is absolutely awesome, a piece of art!!!
Harrison, the "s" in Longines is silent.
I like the blue dial with the red GMT hand, but I would very much appreciate a black dial, with gold hands and red GMT hand (instead of the blue that was actually released).
You would think he would know that given he's a representative of these watches! It sounds like he's saying "long jeans"!😂
I think the green in the brown leather looks fabulous and is my favourite, but to be honest, all three on the brown would look great!
I totally agree!
I’d strongly agree i too feel this is the Best new release. Beautiful looking and in my opinion the next best looking watch to the omega seamaster. Slightly worried at 42 mm it might just be that little bit to big for me but I can’t wait to try it on.
Ohhhh..... "Amiga" is Omega! (Thanks for putting it on the scale; the weight is important and not all reviewers remember it.)
Large "onion" crowns were originally designed to be operated by pilots wearing gloves. Everyone's entitled to their aesthetic preferences, but there's a functional reason behind this one! :)
Its a pilot's watch hence the big crown so that its easy to set the time
This is a beauty. I know is a little expensive but I may get it.
Love this and a great review (again)….the green version is my favourite, the gold numbering against the anthracite dial and green bezel…and the lume! Excellent btw….watch check, Omega Seamaster Professional in blue on a stainless strap (my favourite day to day)
Good review. Regarding DATE: 6 better cuz minute hand gets off the date more quickly. I actually prefer NO DATE but only the top drawer watches can pull that off. (DATE complication wears down and complicates the stem, ...inviting ...water. Cleaner looking without it, too. ;). Good review!
Loving the green and black.
I have a Rolex GMT, but I like this Zulu Time so much, that I’m going to buy The blue One with The blue Leather strap!
That's really nice piece, elegant!
lovely looking GMT or Zulu watch
Picking up the anthracite dial with green bezel in the zulu tomorrow
Ah great review this is probably the best affordable True UTC or Zulu time in that price bracket.
Defo a great watch to travel compare to Tudor Diet pepsi or Rolex pepsi at least you wont get mugged on your travels...
Plus its thinner than the thick Tudor pepsi.
I would defo go for the green and gold version looks classy and smart 👌
Looks like an almost exact copy of the Glashutte Original SeaQ. While not a GMT, visually it looks incredibly similar.
Hey Daniel, great driving in Baku, keep it up!
The final « s » in Longines is silent. As is the « t » in Hublot, or the « d » in Chopard.
It's the Scottish accent... lol
Supposed to be a pilots GMT. Prominent onion crown to be operated with flying gloves. As per the bezel. Take a look at the IWC big Pilot crown. And so on…
Ah, NICE! Deployant 🙂 Looks like you had a fun trip with Adrian. How was it?
It was incredible! Really amazing project.
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial that kind of trip seems right up your alley. Were you wearing the Seamaster 300M? Like both of you sporting white dials from rival companies?
Hi; can you pls elaborate on the lug to lug distance ... i love longines to death but they are killing their watches with the extravagant lug to lug distance even for the regular case sizes of 39/40 mm u still find lug to lug distances of 50 mm and above making these watches too big for small wrists
Longines is too classy for us peasants. I'd like this green Zulu on my DeLuca Zulu ballistic strap in khaki tan.
nice piece, but why not in black ? What is wrong with a black dial and a black bezel ? What it comes in black ? I want one !
Hot take as a huge Longine fan - really wish the GMT hand wasn’t orange, it just feels like a Rolex homage move. Blue and orange are ok together but…eh. Would’ve been much nicer with a light blue hand imo.
Not that you would know the answer, but why do manufacturers never make enough of a good thing? Has anyone tried to buy one of these lately?
Thanks for this video, actually having my eye on the green one. What's your wrist size (or the wrist size of the guy wearing it in the shots)? I feel like it will wear a bit big for me.
i ordered the green one today....🙂
Great choice!
The most important measurement is the lug to lug measurement in regards to how a watch wears and you left that out but told us the lug distance. And btw it’s a pilots watch. It has prominent teeth because you’re supposed to be wearing gloves with it.
Nearly perfect watch. Wish it was 40mm or 39mm though
Hopefully they extend the range!
Chisholm Hunter Dude can you tell your wrist size and lug to lug please
While not a GMT, take a look at the Glashutte Original SeaQ. Visually it looks incredibly similar. 39mm in size and wears very thin as well. Also one of the best micro adjustment bracelets in the biz.
Hi, in your experience...will you advise a ZULU or an AQUIS? I love both...the price is practically the same..but I have an only one place in my collection. I can't decide because both are simply stunning in my opinion...help me
I like both but if i had to pick i would go with the ZULU Time!
Hello, did the bezel a little wiggle when you press?
Is it a true GMT & How’s the Lume does the bezel have Lume?
I sent my brand new blue ceramic Silicium seastar back last week so that I can use the money toward this one.
It’s so nice. So understated. And so well done. Even the smallest details like the matching date window.
Everything is just so well done on this one.
Nice overview again Harrison. But your pronunciation of 'Longines' did make me wince every time every time you said it. The 's' should be silent...sorry, but retail is detail for a watch channel. 😉
I think any review of a GMT watch should say right at the very start whether it is a “true” GMT (jumping hour hand) or not.
Wow, you missed the point of this watch by not showing gmt function on this watch.
A watch is meant to be worn and enjoyed. Gets some marks - so what. Worrying about scratches screams a lot of weakness.
Beautiful looking watch. Definitely one of the smartest looking GMT's around. My problem is the price. It's only a short hop to a Tudor GMT. 🤔
Does the movement have the independent local hour hand like the Tudor?
Yes I just checked. It has the independent local hour hand setting.
Yes it does. However, it's a modified 2893-2 with a slower 25200vph beat rate to get the power reserve to 72 hours. The movement used in the Tudor has a 70 hour power reserve with the smoother sweep that 28800vph provides.
Please can you review the G-Shock G-squad Gbd-h1000 in black? Thank you 👍🏼🤞🏼
Hey Alex! We are looking to do a couple of G-shocks... It'll hopefully be with you in two weeks.
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial Awesome thank you 👍🏼🙌🏼👏🏼
How does this compare to the Tudor Black Bay Pro? I like the green version of this a lot too!
Great question, should we do a comparison?!
@@ChisholmHunterOfficial yes please 🙏
Let’s get this guy a new watch . Subscribed
We don’t pronounce the “s” at the end of Longines. ;)
If there was a smaller version, like a 39mm one, I would be willing to sell my 37mm spirit for that.
There is a 39mm version
my man strugglinggg with that zip drink boy drink some milk
What's your wrist size? Biggest concern for me was the lug-to-lug :/
Someone mentioned in a comment that they liked how it fit their 6.5" wrist, but they were in a strap, not the bracelet. From what I've read, you're probably going to need a 7" wrist or bigger for the bracelet, but it will come down to personal preference as to whether it will work on a wrist slightly smaller using the strap.
L2L is under 50mm so should fit 6.5 inches ,but always try it on 👍
1:24 nice squeaky voice!
The "S" in Longines is silent.
You spoke too little about the movement .... a bit boring 😴
This looks far less over exposed than a BB. Oh, You could not afford a Rolex !!! Give me a break.
Plus, It looks &@$?[%# amazing and elegant. Best bang for the money. Give me a break !
hmmm... new green watch? I hate green so I will not subscribe.
just joking... I subscribed. go get your new green watch!
Complaining on sharped bevel bezel and big crown on the Legacy ,🧤PILOT🧤 watch is like complaining on fuel economy In Lamborghini Aventador.
stop cocaine
Looks like my Omega Planet Ocean
You’ll get the green Tissot PRX :)
I knew it!!
i wish this watch had crownguards!
My first impression is the watch would be too wide for my wrist.
Who cares
Honestly, Longines makes good watch design but what I hate is their affinity with Arabic Numerals. Why can't they for once make such nice looking watches/even diver watches with baton indices or even plain round indices. Numerals just look like an insult as if we can't tell time almost, akin to a Mickey Mouse watch with huge numerals on some models. It looks good on the bezel then you go one step further to put it on the dial too, then that just looks too amateurish. Hope Longines designers are reading this.
Love longines and this piece but isn't this essentially a Tag Autavia clone?
It's nothing like autavia in reality
@@damelicious What differs?
I would have bought this if it wasn’t for those 5 stars on the dial
Ohh really? I quite like them.
You pronounce it VERY BAAAAAAAAAD 🤦🏻♂️
Check it, learn it, --- use it
It looks a lot like the Autavia
Minute 4:43: pretending to be cool with shaky hands. Good try
Slow motion makes for shaky hands lol
Very bad lugs so uncomfortable
Why does this man who reviews watches for a living not know how to pronounce the name of the brand correctly?
And why is he identifying a diamond shape as a rectangle...
Looks like the autavia
Better than the Autavia and less expensive. Very Impressive Longines watch, believe it will be up there with the Legend Diver as their signature watches.
@@user-rm2lz1pq4e I’ll have to check one out. I was very interested in the Autavia gmt.
Tag Heuer Autavia
And well done longine for copying tutor and making a big dumb looking version of the black Bay 58