It's WAY more refined of a watch. I agree. Would I get it over the Tudor BB Pro? Not so sure... If it had a microadjust like the BB Pro it would be a harder choice.
The kite shaped lume end of the second hand aligning with the kite shaped hour marker perfectly while sweeping away is sucha small detail, but very satisfying and well thought out by longines👏
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
I looked at the larger version released last year if I recall correctly and it was finished well above what you would expect for the price and it's COSC as well.. I didn't make a purchase as I was at the AD to pick up a different watch and I already have the GMT function watch covered. In 39mm I might have another looks at some point along with the other smaller Spirit collection. A lot of manufacturers are doing 21mm lugs these days and the strap makers are increasingly covering that size so would not be an issue for my but I can understand it will irritate some. The male end links decision seems an odd one but they do drop considerably from the lugs so I'd suggest trying it on if possible before a purchase.
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
Spirit ZT is the best watch in the Longines catalog. The bezel on the regular spirit looks undersized to me, this fixes that. Spirit also has Nomos style ultra long lugs, Longines listened to the complaints there and shortened them on the ZT models. 39 x 46 is ideally sized. I agree about the awkward 21mm width, but it's not a huge deal, just have a custom shop make a 21mm strap and you're good. I think it's a much better watch than the chonky, bland BB Pro, and it costs *$1,000* less than that watch. An interesting new competitor is the Ball Engineer III Outlier. Very similar size, similar price, in-house COSC true GMT movement. The Ball has a fully lumed bezel, and of course the lume is always on.
Yes, it happened to me that is why I started to include it. I couldn't figure out why my 38mm king seiko was wearing like a 40mm and then I measured the sapphire 34mm and 'ah-ha' moment happened. But it is a bit difficult to get it right. I use my crystal press dies/molds and calipers and even then it could be a hair off. I do tests with watches I know the exact size of to see if how I measure is working. Its pretty good but nothing beats pressing out the sapphire to measure it.
This will probably be my next purchase. 42mm version to be clear. Looked at the Tudor and others. I prefer the bezel with no lume and am happy the way Longines has done it. Different strokes.
Will hopefully be able to try it soon. The only thing that's putting me off is the male endlinks but I think especially for the green version (which I prefer) a brown leather strap looks better anyways. Thanks for the video!
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
FYI, I got the 42mm when it first came out (love it) but it's already on Jomashop for over $1,000 off. So I'll wait until next year and hopefully grab a 39 in a different color for cheaper.
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
Yes there is something strange in Canada. Kavar told me this back when I reviewed the 37mm spirit. I didn't like the bracelet and wanted to pay less and they told me its the same. And they were wondering why no one buys the strap model. I ended up not buying it in the end.
Lovely watch, my only complaint, and not singling out Longines, but with all watch makers, is the 1/5th second marks do not match the VPH. This watch vibrates at 25,200 VPH, which is 1/7th of a second therefore there should be 7 hack marks per second, not 5. Now not a show stopper on a time only watch like this. But it is on the chronographs which all beat greater than 18,000 VPH (1/5th) where the divisions are just for show.
Watching this wearing my 42 mm green ('^_^') Its my 1 year anniversary with it. Sidenote, I scratched my top AR coating, but my OCD made me fix it. Cost me 350 USD. My biggest complaint about the watch would be male endlinks and the movement, I hate that its 2-4 seconds lost every day.
When will Longines get around to updating the hydro conquest? Just slap a dive bezel on the 38mm or 41mm conquest case and boom instant success. Get rid of those hideous crown guards on the current hydro already!
End link isnt too bad. I have a 6.25 inch wrist and its nice. Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
@@smirking8457green looks nice dont get me wrong, its pretty and very blingy...i wanted to have a tool travel piece thats why i changed my mind on it.
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
@@resjon7981 yep agreed. I got the black one in 42mm although the 39mm may have been a better choice (not available at the time my wife was getting me the watch)
@@EscapementWatch good to know. At 1:53 it looks like you’re setting the time while the second hand keeps ticking. ETA- looking at it again, I think I understand why. The second crown position is probably to set both time and GMT and the first position is for hour hand only. This is the first time I see “true” GMT in action. It’s pretty cool.
Most watchmakers consider anything under 1.0ms to be acceptable. So no 0.4ms is not BAD. And the daily rate is still 0 sec a day with strong amplitude. Very healthy movement that will continue to keep PERFECT TIME for at least 5-7 years. Then need a service.
i dont think you can keep a 3rd time zone by turning the bezel cos it will just move the hour markers for the gmt hand. unless you got a 24 hour chapter ring
1st time zone: hour hand reads the dial hour. 2nd time: GMT hand reads the bezel hour. Most people only use two time zones as it’s the easiest and the bezel remains in its default position. 3rd time one: hour hand reads the bezel hour (and you divide by 2). To get three zones you rotate bezel first to get your 3rd time one and then set up your gmt hand for the 2nd.
Fantastic watch. Beautiful in every aspect, not in the last place the true GMT engine !! BUT ... who had the (not so) brilliant idea to put those 5 stars on the dial?? It makes the watch look so cheap suddenly. So out of place .... IMHO ....
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This Black/Gold/Green combination is so stunning ! 😍
I think so too!
I would get this over the Black Bay GMT. This thing is beautiful.
Agree
It's WAY more refined of a watch. I agree. Would I get it over the Tudor BB Pro? Not so sure... If it had a microadjust like the BB Pro it would be a harder choice.
I have both and I find myself wearing this alot more. The BB GMT is too heavy and thick, but definitely a bit better build quality.
Wore both in the store today. Bought the Longines (though that was my plan before entering).
What about the new coke coloured Tudor GMT? Going to have a look at that and the Longines this weekend.
The kite shaped lume end of the second hand aligning with the kite shaped hour marker perfectly while sweeping away is sucha small detail, but very satisfying and well thought out by longines👏
I need one of these, especially in this green color. What a beauty
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
This GMT is a homerun. I have the 42mm Blue Zulu and love it! I was glad to see a smaller version available for everyone else.
For me, 39mm is a perfect size for this GMT. The first creation was a little big. Beautiful.
You're comments are spot on.
I’m very excited for mine to arrive. Ordered on bracelet with the same dial variation
It is a good looking watch. Longines is really upgraded by Spirit Collection.
glad to see another video on this watch. it is fantastic. Purchased mine a few weeks ago. The 21mm lugs width is odd but the bracelet is nice.
Very nice, GRATS!
I looked at the larger version released last year if I recall correctly and it was finished well above what you would expect for the price and it's COSC as well.. I didn't make a purchase as I was at the AD to pick up a different watch and I already have the GMT function watch covered. In 39mm I might have another looks at some point along with the other smaller Spirit collection. A lot of manufacturers are doing 21mm lugs these days and the strap makers are increasingly covering that size so would not be an issue for my but I can understand it will irritate some. The male end links decision seems an odd one but they do drop considerably from the lugs so I'd suggest trying it on if possible before a purchase.
This color is FIRE!!!!
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
Spirit ZT is the best watch in the Longines catalog. The bezel on the regular spirit looks undersized to me, this fixes that. Spirit also has Nomos style ultra long lugs, Longines listened to the complaints there and shortened them on the ZT models. 39 x 46 is ideally sized. I agree about the awkward 21mm width, but it's not a huge deal, just have a custom shop make a 21mm strap and you're good. I think it's a much better watch than the chonky, bland BB Pro, and it costs *$1,000* less than that watch.
An interesting new competitor is the Ball Engineer III Outlier. Very similar size, similar price, in-house COSC true GMT movement. The Ball has a fully lumed bezel, and of course the lume is always on.
The 42mm is 49mm L2L which is the same proportions as the 39mm just... 3 mm extra 😅. Still less than an Explorer 2 L2L.
Great video. I wish more people did the secret measurement. Never viewed watches the same after that discovery. Need it for the 42
Yes, it happened to me that is why I started to include it. I couldn't figure out why my 38mm king seiko was wearing like a 40mm and then I measured the sapphire 34mm and 'ah-ha' moment happened. But it is a bit difficult to get it right. I use my crystal press dies/molds and calipers and even then it could be a hair off. I do tests with watches I know the exact size of to see if how I measure is working. Its pretty good but nothing beats pressing out the sapphire to measure it.
I’m m mm
This will probably be my next purchase. 42mm version to be clear. Looked at the Tudor and others. I prefer the bezel with no lume and am happy the way Longines has done it. Different strokes.
The finishing on the GMT hand shaft is very industrial!
Will hopefully be able to try it soon. The only thing that's putting me off is the male endlinks but I think especially for the green version (which I prefer) a brown leather strap looks better anyways.
Thanks for the video!
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
@@kentperez6760I’m interested, please send me the link.
Man this video made me want one
And just pulled the trigger 😅
I’m torn between the Longines Zulu and Sinn 856 UTC. I realize they’re not direct competitors but that’s what I’m looking at nevertheless…
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
The problem with Sinn is they quickly become...Not great.
Oh my… he finally reviewed it!
lol hope you enjoyed.
Lack of on the fly adjustment with the clasp is preventing me from pulling the trigger. Otherwise a perfect watch.
The bracelet is ok. But on a strap...you really see those beautiful lugs shape!
Love it!!! Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
FYI, I got the 42mm when it first came out (love it) but it's already on Jomashop for over $1,000 off. So I'll wait until next year and hopefully grab a 39 in a different color for cheaper.
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
Is this the nicest longines? I think so
Price with bracelet or leather seem to be same in Canadian ADs; Please confirm. Kavar seem to price the 39mm at Cdn$ 100 more than the 42mm.
Yes there is something strange in Canada. Kavar told me this back when I reviewed the 37mm spirit. I didn't like the bracelet and wanted to pay less and they told me its the same. And they were wondering why no one buys the strap model. I ended up not buying it in the end.
Great watch! One question - are you sure l844.4 has a free-sprung balance wheel? I never saw this anywhere else except in your review. Thank you!
pretty sure as I saw a photo of the movement: www.ebay.ca/itm/175813802177 check this ebay listing
@@EscapementWatch thank you - yes, of course! For some reason I confused it with the balance bridge like what the tudor calibers have 🤦
Battle it with another piece!!!
I was salivating until you mentioned it has AR coating on the top of the crystal. Damn man 😢
I knowwwwww it is such a bummer!
So beautiful
may i ask which leather strap are you using on the video? it looks amazing and id love to get one!
Tuns straps
@@EscapementWatch thanks you :)
Can i also get the strap name and what customization you asked to get that specific green tone stitching?
Lovely watch, my only complaint, and not singling out Longines, but with all watch makers, is the 1/5th second marks do not match the VPH. This watch vibrates at 25,200 VPH, which is 1/7th of a second therefore there should be 7 hack marks per second, not 5. Now not a show stopper on a time only watch like this. But it is on the chronographs which all beat greater than 18,000 VPH (1/5th) where the divisions are just for show.
Longines loves these lugs that are too long and too wide.
The lead designer probably drives a sedan with 24 in rims.
big body benz!
non, il y a tellement de neige a st-imier qu'on roule tous en subaru impreza 4x4
Watching this wearing my 42 mm green ('^_^') Its my 1 year anniversary with it. Sidenote, I scratched my top AR coating, but my OCD made me fix it. Cost me 350 USD.
My biggest complaint about the watch would be male endlinks and the movement, I hate that its 2-4 seconds lost every day.
A grand seiko 9f quartz gmt might work for you if accuracy is your thing.
-2 to -4 spy is within COSC. Mine is an absolute gem sitting at about+2 SPD. Slightly.kre accurate than my Omega SMP 300 actually
When will Longines get around to updating the hydro conquest? Just slap a dive bezel on the 38mm or 41mm conquest case and boom instant success. Get rid of those hideous crown guards on the current hydro already!
they did but they made it a diver GMT. ruclips.net/video/5scdp1ncELY/видео.html 41mm
How is the accuracy of this watch?
Omg - it’s cosc certified so will -4 + 6 and he put it on a time gapher - why do people ask questions that are answered in the video?
@@hammalamiri12 lol, How is the accuracy of this watch?
Only thing holding me back is that long endlink to endlink.
End link isnt too bad. I have a 6.25 inch wrist and its nice. Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested let me know.
@@kentperez6760 how much you planning on selling it for?
@@kentperez6760what made you rethink the green and gold?
@@smirking8457green looks nice dont get me wrong, its pretty and very blingy...i wanted to have a tool travel piece thats why i changed my mind on it.
There is a problem at 1:33 right ?
No it is working fine. For this movement this is how they change. From 12:30-1:30 from all the ones Ive inspected
You can argue that the jumping hour time zone is preferable, but I think the term "true" should apply to the first GMT, the Glycine Airman.
Or the Worlds first 4 HANDER GMT the Rolex GMT Master, which is a caller GMT. But these are the names the masses have settled on.
May we see the new Longines Conquest Chronograph here?! Would be great! 👍😉
Working on it!
@@EscapementWatch good news!!
I’ve got one in green, gold and black - lovely watch.
Oh f you're gona make me buy one😂
@@melissasmess2773haha. I like it. For the purpose of diversifying my collection. Majority of my watches right now are seiko divers 😅
Im selling mine purchased last month mint condition, box papers warranty reason im selling is coz im going for the black version. If youre interested, i can provide the fb marketplace link to it.
@@kentperez6760 my wife got me the black version 42mm back in October 2023 hehe. I like it but 39mm would have been a better fit. Ah well.
Nice watch but the black is the one to get.
@@resjon7981 yep agreed. I got the black one in 42mm although the 39mm may have been a better choice (not available at the time my wife was getting me the watch)
I don't get why my $600 miyota powered microbrand watch can change date at exactly 12 and this one takes until 1:30
It's related to also being able to turn the date backwards. Can your miyota do that?
Yeah would love them to update the date change mechanism on this movement. This is not the first time I've seen Longines change after 1am.
Does it not hack? How can one set the time precisely if the second hand doesn’t stop when you set the time?
it hacks
@@EscapementWatch good to know. At 1:53 it looks like you’re setting the time while the second hand keeps ticking.
ETA- looking at it again, I think I understand why. The second crown position is probably to set both time and GMT and the first position is for hour hand only. This is the first time I see “true” GMT in action. It’s pretty cool.
Yes when setting the gmt hand arriving in your new country you don't want the movement to hack and lose any seconds. You want it to stay accurate.
5:48 0.4ms beat error (showing be the 2 separate lines on the graph) is .... bad
Most watchmakers consider anything under 1.0ms to be acceptable. So no 0.4ms is not BAD. And the daily rate is still 0 sec a day with strong amplitude. Very healthy movement that will continue to keep PERFECT TIME for at least 5-7 years. Then need a service.
How is a movement that is running with perfect rate and amplitude bad? hahahah beat error is the least important metric
i dont think you can keep a 3rd time zone by turning the bezel cos it will just move the hour markers for the gmt hand. unless you got a 24 hour chapter ring
1st time zone: hour hand reads the dial hour. 2nd time: GMT hand reads the bezel hour. Most people only use two time zones as it’s the easiest and the bezel remains in its default position.
3rd time one: hour hand reads the bezel hour (and you divide by 2). To get three zones you rotate bezel first to get your 3rd time one and then set up your gmt hand for the 2nd.
0:10 what is your wrist size?
6.6inch all the other wrist shots in the video have my size on the corners in text
absolutely beautiful watch, but I would never buy an automatic without a seethrough caseback. I thought those days were long gone….
Info on the strap pls
Fantastic watch. Beautiful in every aspect, not in the last place the true GMT engine !! BUT ... who had the (not so) brilliant idea to put those 5 stars on the dial?? It makes the watch look so cheap suddenly. So out of place .... IMHO ....
The 5 Stars is from the Admiral a historic Longines from the 50's I believe. They only put the stars on their best movements! I think it looks great!
Pepsi or Coke bezel on the Zulu Time and I'm buying. Come on Longines, do it!
Hydroconquest GMT is the better option IMO
I will check that one out soon. 41mm I believe
Went to see that watch yesterday, 39mm is not for me ( too small and girly IMO ) but the 41 mm is perfect. I’m getting one next week.
The only problema of this watch is the increase of its prices.
I use my 20mm straps on my 21mm lug watch. You wont notice that small thinny gap.
42 mm rocks
Price is way too high for something that feels like a Hamilton. This should settle in at $2K ish in real life.
feels better then a Hammy
It's far better finished and more elegant than a Hamilton.
My bigges gripe about longines is the dumb 5 star google review they put on their dials... Its literally keeping me from buying any of their pieces
So the lug to lug is essentially 53mm?!
that does indeed suck as on bracelet the lugs stick out like it was a 44mm monster. On a strap is it fine.