Is the Longines Spirit Zulu Time a true GMT?

Yes. The Caliber L844.4 drives a GMT hand that tracks a second time zone, and the bidirectional 24-hour bezel lets you read a third zone.

How does the 39mm version compare with the 42mm Zulu Time?

The 39mm case is smaller and suits narrower wrists, while the 42mm offers more wrist presence. Both use the same chronometer movement and 24-hour bezel layout.

What is the power reserve?

About 72 hours, so the watch keeps running through a weekend off the wrist.

Is it safe for swimming?

It is rated to 100 meters with a screw-down crown, which covers swimming and showering but not diving.

What comes in the box?

The watch and the manufacturer's packaging. The bracelet is stainless steel with a folding clasp.

Does it have a chronometer certification?

Yes. The L844.4 movement is a Swiss chronometer, tested for accuracy across positions and temperatures.

Where is the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Men's Watch cheapest?

At WatchMaxx.com, for $3,760.00, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Men's Watch?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

Where can I buy the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Men's Watch?

13 stores we checked sell it, including WatchMaxx.com, Longines US Official, T. H. Baker, Bandiera Jewellers, Bucherer.

Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Men's Watch

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$3,760.00at WatchMaxx.comChecked Nov 2

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Spirit Zulu Time praise its finishing, legible dial and long power reserve, and many call the 39mm size the sweet spot for a GMT. The main complaints center on the bezel's lack of click stops and the watch's thickness on the wrist.

What people mention

Bezel actionCriticisedOwners say the bidirectional 24-hour bezel moves without click stops and is easy to knock out of position.
Case sizePraisedReviewers like the 39mm diameter as a comfortable fit for smaller wrists and everyday wear.
ThicknessMixedSome find the 13.5mm case tall for a 39mm watch, especially under a cuff.
Power reservePraisedThe 72-hour reserve is often noted as a practical advantage over shorter-running GMT rivals.
FinishingMixedThe gold cap and polished surfaces look rich, but owners report they pick up scratches and fingerprints.
LegibilityPraisedThe black dial with luminous rose gold hands and Arabic numerals is called easy to read day or night.

About the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Men's Watch

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is a men's automatic GMT watch, model L3.803.5.53.6 (also listed as L38035536). It has a 39mm round case with an 18K rose gold cap and stainless steel construction, a black dial, and a see-through case back.

The dial has luminous rose gold tone hands and Arabic numeral hour markers, with minute markers around the outer rim and the date at 6 o'clock. The bi-directional rotating bezel carries a 24-hour scale. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal covers the dial, and the crown screws down.

The watch is powered by the Swiss automatic Caliber L844.4, a self-winding chronometer movement with about 72 hours of power reserve. It shows GMT, hour, minute, second, date, power reserve and 24-hour functions. The brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet closes with a brushed stainless steel folding clasp.

Model

L3.803.5.53.6 (L38035536)

Movement

Swiss automatic chronometer, Caliber L844.4

Power reserve

Approx. 72 hours

Functions

GMT, hour, minute, second, date, power reserve, 24-hour

Case

18K rose gold cap and stainless steel, 39mm round

Thickness

13.5mm