Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2023
- A look at the new GMT watch from Swiss watchmaker Longines and a quick comparison to the Tudor Black Bay Pro.
Thanks to Topper Jewelers for the loaner - topperjewelers.com
Watch I'm wearing - Moser Streamliner Vantablack Tourbillon
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Mesh bracelet - Did you not listen to what I said?! - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
The 5 stars is a reference to vintage Longines models, as they previously used the star system for classifying the grade of their own watches. 5 stars = chronometer grade, and that still applies here! I think it’s a lovely touch, and no more or less “pretentious” than Rolex crowning themselves.
Good info, thanks.
I prefer it over the novel on Rolex dials
@@Nightfury0695 same. It has some visual interest. It’s like the Globemaster’s single star x 5.
Stars are what you get in kindergarten and not an adult luxury timepiece. Well it’s not luxury so enjoy
@@albundy3929 Ever heard of a MIchellin starred restaurant? The stars on the Hollywood walk of fame? Military service stars? You're hilarious
Pleasent presentation, painstakingly photogenic pilot piece, picturesque photography.
Perfect!
Awesome, appealing, and artful alliteration.
Have to love a review of a $3000 watch while the reviewer wears a $120,000 watch. Amazing review as always.
It was hard to take that one off
It made the whole video somewhat patronizing and that is not tasteful. It would have been better to spit out the truth how ugly this Zulu line is without wearing the moser.
@@gyulapanszky7805 Lmao 😂
Sorry but maybe I'm in the minority here, but I wouldn't wear that gold Moser to a dog fight. Whoa....no offense. It was a great review of the Longines though.
Hey hey, I own both the LSZT (green bezel on leather strap) and a Streamliner. Not the gold tourbillion version though, rather the Centre Seconds.
I once set three time zones on my GMT and within days forgot which country I was trying to track. 😂
My blue Zulu Time is my favorite watch of 2022. In a 25 watch rotation, it gets way more wrist time than the most of the others. Easy crown, great bracelet, beautiful dial and running +1 seconds a day.
You know you have developed an affection for a channel if you watch the video despite you are not interested in the watch. Thank you again for quality content, Evan!
Sometimes I’m not interested in the watch either. But I’m always interested in me.
I was drooling over this watch for a while, and once I saw it in person it was a done deal. This watch is incredibly beautiful, even more so in real life.
The stars are very subtle in person, and contribute well to a very balanced look from top to bottom.
I’ve had it running for about two weeks now, and it’s only 5 seconds fast. As someone who travels for work, this was such an awesome purchase. Highly, highly recommend to anyone considering it!
I've had mine for about two months now and agree, it's absolutely stunning and the quality is crazy good. Mine started off about +4 spd but settled in to around +1 after about 6 weeks of daily wear.
I bought this watch yesterday. Green bezel gilt dial. In terms of cost it’s the by far the most expensive watch I’ve ever bought by about X3. I spent a lot of time agonizing over which watch to drop this cash on and Tudor was in the running, but in the end the Zulu won based on the fancyness factor all other things being equal. I’ve been spending a lot of time doing wrist rolls to watch the gilt dial glimmer and flash. I have to say I’m pretty pleased with my first “entry level luxury” watch.
Congrats, Eric! You made a good choice, so enjoy this wonderful watch!
Still loving it three months later? Any second thoughts you should have gone with the blue dial?
The Zulu Time is out of my price range, but I got to try one on at a shop during Christmastime. If anyone's wondering if it looks as nice in person as it does in this video, the answer is: it looks better. All the aforementioned details (particularly those diamond cutouts) are amazing up close, and somehow the dial never feels cluttered despite the many different individual details it contains.
Maybe somday.
I have always loved the Longines logo. An hourglass with wings just looks cool, and it reminds me that time flies and to enjoy every day! Awesome watch.
After shopping painstakingly for nearly a year, I finally decided on ordering the green bezel version for my first watch. I can’t wait to get it and I’ve come back to it time and time again as what deep down feels perfect. It’s nice to be reassured I probably didn’t make a mistake.
I bought this same watch from Rob at Topper this past summer... Absolutely love it, it's been my daily wear watch at work flying around the country since.
All I took from this video is that gold Moser streamliner looks amazing.
I know. It's really spectacular.
Agreed Couldn't take my eyes off that bracelet!
The last line of this video is literary mastery, right down to the hard s throwback. Great stuff.
They have an amazing catalog and their quality is fantastic.
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I always get a laugh out of your videos. In a good way! And yes, I realize I’m 3 weeks late to this one! Anyway I love your sarcastic sense of humor!!😅
Thanks for the video! I got to try one on and it didn't fit what I was going for, but I'm happy companies are investing into this
Brilliant review. Enjoy your humor almost as much as your knowledge. Both are great :)
I enjoyed every second. Please keep it coming.Thank you for another great video brother
i have mine since July last year, bought it with leatherstrap and the steel for summer...i love this watch, mine is the darkgreen one..the movement is realy great.....greets BM
Thank you so much for your commentary on the "true" GMT description. GMT is GMT.
Also the watch straps and bracelets are quick release! (No tools needed) . The deployment clasp also has tool free on the go micro adjustment 😊
Yet again you nailed it. Informative, great visuals and most importantly Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo India November Golf funny!
I just picked this watch up with the green bezel and on the strap and couldn’t be happier. It will go into my rotation and be my go to watch when traveling(my only GMT). I’d like to get the bracelet but can’t find it online. Will have to make it down to the AD and see if I can find one.
Definitely appreciating the sense of humor in this video…great review!
The size of this one was a concern when I was shopping for traveler GMTs last month and part of why I ended up with a Grand Seiko Mistflake. While the non-GMT Spirit watches also look nice, the GMT bezel just adds something to the overall look, namely a pretty shiny bit. I'm not a fan of vintage inspired designs just for the sake of tapping into the vintage trend but this looks more classic than vintage. I both want to go into an AD to try one on to see if I could still make it work but also am afraid for my bank account of if I can.
Glad I’m not the only person looking for leather on Grindr.
You’re such a “D” I love you. Your humour is so understated underrated and down right unmitigated. It’s almost inconceivable that someone of your intellect could be so into watches. You validate my irrational thought patterns.
I care more about the fact that Charles Lindbergh wore a Longines when he crossed the atlantic in the Spirit of St Louis. I think thats a part of the inspiration behind this collection and I think it’s a great watch to celebrate maybe a transition across the atlantic! Maybe if someone got a job abroad but wanted to track time back home.
Great video!!! One day long ago, the Rolex GMT was introduced, and it was not in high demand and, in fact it was considered as a tool watch but fast forward 60 years....and it's one of the most desirable models Rolex produces..... I see the Zulu Time becoming the most desirable model in the Longines catalogue quickly .... the green dial is really cool 😎 and the bracelet is actually very nice
Grindr watchbands are a bit iffy. Learned that one the hard way.
Gorgeous watch, and they just released a 39mm version. Perfect size now
God damnit!! 'British Isles' joke caught me off guard... Laughed way too hard on that one.
You have terrible taste in jokes. As do I.
The 40mm Spirit Titanium is the watch I'm gonna buy this year. Hard to beat at that price
Great video, I liked the green on video and pictures but in person was really attracted to the blue on black, so much so I bought it. The bracelet is fantastic. The movement is for Longines only as per Longines head of Product Mr Miccio. Ciao
that gold streamliner though
I know. Too distracting?
Watching Hulu with my Zulu, I feel like a Guru. Evan, you're getting to 100k subs 🥲 thanks for another great video.
Laughed hard at British Isles :D good video. This model is absolutely stunning. It could very well be your one and done piece.
That Moser Vantablack is RIDICULOUS. The Zulu Time is also pretty cool.
I havent been able to take this watch off over the last 2 months! i love it (green/anthracite)
My eyes were riveted on the gold Moser every time it was on screen. I didn't know you had that one!
Got the gray with green ceramic bezel.....very happy with it.
Love your work and especially the last Longinesss in this one 😂😂
I own two longines and I also kind of have that prejudice if I remember how many variations there are out there aside from the one on my wrist. They feel special on the wrist, but when browsing through their catalogue the special feeling fades quite quickly. Do you get me?
Toppers is a great shop and super fun to visit!
I just recently picked up the Spirit Zulu Green Bezel insert with Gold Dials and hands on a Stainless Steel bracelet on my wrist at 6 3/4 it’s bigger than my Tudor GMT Pepsi but it’s wearable. For the Bracelet it’s worth getting!! The only thing that I don’t like is the 6 screws for the back case though I won’t be taking this watch diving hence I don’t dive so going to the beach or pool so 100 meters is MORE than enough. Overall so far this watch is Beautiful. I did notice something about the date past 12:20am the date got stuck in between so I just changed it though I will check again if it does I will take it back .
Like always great video. Thank you for sharing. Longines has improved their Safire AR coatings. Their dials can be beautiful observed now. Great watches with awesome prices.
The AR on this is really good. I ran out of time to mention that.
Thankyou Evan. Thankyou for finally making the point about “true gmt” It has to be the stupidest name I’ve come across when referencing a GMT watch. Appreciate the review. Very well done.
I’d wear it on a strap tbh. Looks incredible with an incredible movement I would definitely pick the Zulu based on looks comparative to the BB Pro.
Great review. I’ve had a similar turnaround/discovery of Longines, they really make some nice watches and in general are hard to beat value-wise.
I particularly like the Legend Diver, would love to see you review it…particularly for comment on the mesh bracelet…something tells me it might not be the same aliexpress one
I have not owned a Longines watch yet, but their collection is really good. Last few years that have come out with some bangers.
I agree
Thank you for the review sir, the zulu time one of my favorites watch in my collection. Sir what is your watch for that Day becouse the bracelet is different to the other watch?,,
It's a really nice watch. I really hope to see the pink duck make additional appearances in future videos.
I found your channel when I was beginning to look into IWC’s Mark series of watches. I really like your content. I’m curious if you pick up any of the IWC Mark 18/20 vibes from the LongineSSSS (haha!) Spirit?
Love this watch, but I just wish the date window was placed lower at the actual 6:00 position like it is on the Spirit 37 mm. It just looks like the movement is a little small for the case.
Longines’ recent releases definitely deserve the hype!
I really like this watch , think im gonna grab one. Should i go with bracelet or leather?
I like my Zulu Time. The only fly in the ointment is the really slow date change. It starts at 11:30 and is done by 1:30am. I’ve gotten used to it. Another thing I’m not sure about is the ability to regulate the movement: if they use laser regulation like some Tissot and possibly Hamilton models, it has to be done at a Swatch Service Center.
Not the same regulating device.
@@shuycg Thanks for the info. I haven’t been able to find anything about the Zulu regulation or a photo of the movement.
I have to agree...if ETA can supply movements to Hamilton and Tissot with an instant date change, I can't see why they couldn't with one of their flagship movements.
@@m60mgman Watches without regulators are called free-sprung. The spring is not held by regulator pins and has a constant length. To adjust their rate, instead of working on the spring length, watchmakers work with the inertia of the balance wheel, moving the screws or weights positioned on the balance.
@@Angry_Gnome the zulu time doesn't have a quick set date function either. You set the date by advancing the time. That's why it doesn't have a instant date change feature. Do Tissot or Hamilton have a jumping current hour GMT with a quick set date that and instant date change?
Great video yet again.. any chance you want to review the Christopher Ward c65 dune? Just ordered one in white sand and would love your thoughts 🤔 🤞🏻
I love the Longines Spirit model. My only complaint is the hour hand is too short and hoping the hour hand can reach the hour marker just like Breitling Navitimer.
Awesome! Love to see a true GMT, built for people who care about Zulu time, aka pilots, thus the reason why GMT watches were invented! Bravo sir You’re Terrific!
Nice video, thx. Can you please try to get your hans on a Breitling gmt 40 chronomat, too? Would be very interested in your opinion.
People also need to remember that Longines owns ETA and the movements are exclusive to the watch maker. Which makes them absolutely an in house movement by definition.
This and a Grand Seiko are my top 2 considerations at the moment. But I'd need like a 38mm to make that one work I think so, yeah..
Enjoyed your overview! Subscribed! J
Great review and a very nice looking watch! I also have no idea how to properly pronounce the name :) I'd like to get hands on w/one of these someday too.
Nice that Longines was able to hide the thickness of this watch. While Tudor likes to showcase their Great Big Slab of Tudor
Very different watches stylistically
@@YoureTerrific forgot I'm not in r/watchescirclejerk - ignore the sarcasm. I actually have a BB Pro lol
Agreed...having owned both the Tudor BB GMT and currently the Longines, they wear completely different despite the similar dimensions.
What was that rose goldfish color watch you were wearing during the beginning of this :)
The readibility is so good on this watch with a timeless design. Is there a hommage watch like this?
I appreciate the subtlety of your humor. I was going to use ‘love’, but that sounded over the top for a watch review, not to mention kinda creepy. I purchased one of these yesterday. Blue on a bracelet. I just love it. Oops there I went.
Evan, as always a great review. I love this watch I love lots of long jeans watches, but they fit a little long for me unfortunately. Even I’m confused is your wrist 7 inches or 18 cm…?
Depends on my diet that day. 18cm = 7.09".
Don't stop making content. Thanks 🙂
Can vouch for the bracelet, which is comfortable, and makes a pretty watch even prettier, but still prefer mine on leather.
Bought one and the Tudor gmt, both great, can't choose between them
Just to be the 4,506th person to say this, I hope they make a 37mm version. And Eache on Amazon makes very good single-fold, hook-less, mesh straps that can be adjusted infinitely on the wrist for like $20. I like them.
Holy shit! A vintage-inspired watch without faux-tina. We need more of this.
Amen!
This is a beauty.
I’ve wanted this watch since I first saw it (blue on the bracelet), but there have been too many watches in front of it on the list. But recently, there’s the Grand Seiko quartz GMT is now vying for attention. Both with very similar prices. Decisions, decisions.
Top man for saying British Isles, definable won’t annoy any Irish people watching 😂
"This is America damn it we pronounce out S'es." Greetings from Arkansas my friend 😂😂
I think you forgot to put the micro adjust deployant buckle. There's buttons on the sides of the buckle when you opened it, you could adjust the double pin length. I wish Omega can implement this as their deployant buckle often damaged the strap by frequent adjustments.
He did :(
This is 10/10 Longines. Only Tudor i m interested is black bay in black ceramic case. I also love the Tissot Heritage 1973 vibe.
I just hope the watch brands drop the “extra stuff” from the dial. The stars, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, second logo, etc. can all go on the caseback
The list of vendors for the mesh strap 🤣🤣🤣
What? You don't get straps from Grindr?
Any rumors of there being a smaller size in the works? 39mm possibly? it's getting draining to find watches i really like, but always too big for my 6.5" wrist
39mm just released
"7 inch wrist" I guess winter does that to ya 😂
I could understand your prejudice if you were as old as me; Longines has a great history, but in the 80s they were reduced to making a lot of tacky looking quartz watches.
But Longines today? They Rock! Tudors strongest competition and for a very reasonable price. I got the 42mm blue Spirit Pilot; then they promptly introduced the Titanium versions and I recently got one of those! I have my eyes on one of these as well, but will they do it in Titanium? I didn't realize it was so big? The way things are these days I figured it was 40mm or smaller! That kinda changes my opinion on it a little. Now I desire it even more!
I would say Longines is my first choice these days.
No, any watch can look good. It's the quality of the movement and the accuracy that is the most important.
Video very ok. Nonchalant comment. This Longines is beautiful, with excellent performance. Appearance is a matter of taste but you have to remember that it is very versatile. For a suit, but also for jeans. By the way ... Moser Vantablack ... impresses with the price but the appearance is 8/10.
Best watch channel on YT!
So, you're probably the best watch channel on youtube right now. Is there any chance you'll be looking at getting a 4k video camera? Your shots are framed great, have the right amount of light and so on - but the picture quality could be even higher :)
Agree. We want more resolution
MORE - RESO - LUTION! MORE - RESO - LUTION! MORE - RESO - LUTION!
I'm still much more interested in CW's GMT offerings (I know they're caller-time, but the green C63 Sealander GMT at 12mm-thick is... ungh...) for my "I cannot reasonably afford an explorer ii" GMT, but I must admit this one has quite a stunning dial. I'm not into the military thing, but I know bunches who are -- I could see myself recommending this.
Thoughts on this vs Tag Autavia?
Autavia
I cross shopped these two at my AD. They are very different in real life, the Tag is more muted and utilitarian. The Longines has better attention to detail. Both nice, but the Longines looks and feels more refined, if that's what you want.
I find it hard to grab the time at a quick glance on the Tudor, because of the yellow GMT hand. Longines for the win.
grinder?
Bravo, finally someone calling out the dumb "true gmt" lingo I hate so much. Silly and dumb. Great vid!
You should try Staib mesh bracelet. They are expensive but the quality is totally on another level.
I’ve heard that. But I don’t feel like I need anything better than what I’ve been using. I have no complaints.
@@YoureTerrific until your $15 mesh breaks and loose a $5k watch.
Look at staib.
Is that gold snake skin on your wrist?
I don't see anything about the ETA A31.L01 having GMT functionality. So is that something Longines is doing themselves?
That is a smart looking watch! Great review on it too. I just paid 3300.00 for a brand new Zenith Elite chronograph with the El Primero movement. I'm ruined for buying other nice watch at retail.
Prove that.
@@shuycg ??? That would be a bizarre lie to post. Shopworn had a 50% off sale on Zenith watches and the Elite chronograph sold new for 6600.00 or so. My total cost was 3359.00 . My question to you is why be rude on such a stupid point. Don't believe me.
@@c.f.g.2837 You've interpreted. I didn't say you were lying. I wasn't planning to be rude. I was (too) short. Im sorry that upset you. I wanted more detail. That could help me find such a steal myself. Thanks for providing it.
Enjoy your Zenith!
@@shuycg Then my apologies to you! What we read we hear a voice, a tone, etc. I have bought from shopworn many times for watches, jewelry, leather goods and have never been disappointed. The Zenith popped up and I bet it hadn't been on their site for more than a few hours. A very lucky find for sure.