Longines BEST New GMT Watch under $5,000 - Titanium Spirit Zulu Time 39mm Review (Bye Tudor!)

[@MinuteMon]

So the bezel is full ceramic with “bi-finish ceramic insert in matt black and intense polished black” not half ceramic half titanium - sorry for the mistake!

[@Vess_Iossifov]

@@MinuteMon thank you for the review and this clarification - you got me worried for a few hours 🤣 Excellent release! It has few advantages over the tudor black bay 58 gmt: - titanium grade 5 - quick release bracelet - smaller links with enough micro adjust positions that makes it possible to fit to any wrist size - ceramic bezel insert - the bezel is done on such a way that it can be used for measuring elapsed minutes or hours due to the lumed triangle and the fact that it can be steadily positioned between the 24 clicks - I think the pilot esthetic fits a gmt better - looks a bit dressier so a better balance between dress and sports

[@wristopia4101]

Why did you think it was titanium? I have never heard that before so find it very odd you would just make it up rather than assume its a combination of polished and matt ceramic.

[@idevwatpo]

@@Vess_Iossifov you have just justified my purchase of this piece. Also, I personally feel that the BB58’s design is too common and lacks any real effort. Feels like the brand is doing the heavy lifting rather than the watch itself

[@Vess_Iossifov]

@@idevwatpo congratulations! Wish you enjoy it! I personally already thought that the Zulu time 39mm is one of the best watches on the market keeping in mind all factors. Now this titanium model the way it is done I think it is a perfect watch - the design, colors, materials, functionality, quality and price - I really think it is as close to perfect as I can see. It is a very rare thing! And I agree - it is an original and amazing look from a brand with matching piloting pedigree. In comparison black bay 58 gmt is very unoriginal - yes, it uses the designs of sister company rolex so all is good, but longines went further and actually created an excellent new and fresh design! The only advantage I see is the master chronometer certification but it seems to me the L844 cosc-certified caliber of the Zulu time is good enough! So again - excellent choice and enjoy it 🙂

[@Siju2235]

The hour markings should be like Seiko or Omega it will be more beautiful.

[@jaymyms]

It has its own DNA, something the Tudor can’t claim

[@Mench951]

@@jaymyms ok but why does that matter?

[@MrHav1k]

A TITANIUM GMT!!!! Just what I needed. Perfect piece to round out my collection. Will definitely take a look.

[@grneal26]

I don't understand why they can't have an on the fly adjustment at this price. Doesn't make any sense.

[@MinuteMon]

I wish it had on the fly micro adjustment too, so close

[@ft7039]

tudor going after omega and not watching out for longines lolol

[@johntoal627]

@@ft7039 no on the fly is a disappointment

[@Sumerdini]

Tudor, Longines, Breitling, same quality watches...

[@johntoal627]

@@Sumerdiniif you wore them you would change your mind

[@Sumerdini]

@@johntoal627 maybe Longines better 👍

[@nedflanders3769]

The Tudor may be thinner but it looks thicker due to the giant slab sides.

[@camels3269]

My biggest gripe with the zulu time is the rediculously long endlink-to-endlink, which I believe is around 53(!!!)mm. Even though the end links angle down, this watch does not wear well on my 6,5' wrist. If you wear it on a strap, the dimensions are appropriate for a 39mm case. I'd rather not have a quick-release system in the bracelet for a better fit over the quick-release functionality that comes with male end links. What is the point of reducing the case size if the bracelet ruins the fit?

[@colD4091]

Just commented the same. I had to sell the green bezel version because of this. They are huge and it barely gets mentioned.

[@alwaysalpha1931]

I've been wearing basically this watch every day since January (the Hodinkee collab with no stars on the dial 😊) and I still love it. The titanium is so light and the tone/polishing is beautiful. Highly recommend!

[@Lucky.123]

Spirit zulu time is my grail watch

[@SW4GK1NG]

the only thing that makes me still prefer BBPro over this is the T-Fit, still waiting for other brand to come up with a similar or better solution for re-sizing on the fly

[@shuycg]

Crazy how many GMTs are coming out. I hope they do a 37mm time only Ti or a 39mm flyback, steel or Ti. I don't need a GMT.

[@admiralunicorn9256]

Longines are some of my favorite designs; the Legend Diver, Zulu Time, and Conquest are🔥

[@MinuteMon]

Longines has been on a roll with their new releases. I also love the HydroConquest GMT

[@colD4091]

The Zulu time from Longines presents some of the best value in the entire industry. I’ve owned it…the detail, movement/travelers gmt functionality, ceramic bezel, etc. make it amazing. There’s one major problem imo left out of most reviews… The male end links are a problem. They protrude far beyond its case size and give the appearance of the watch overhanging on wrists despite in being within your typical case proportions. I highly recommend trying on in-person before purchasing for this reason.

[@thomasqn3857]

So happy you made a review on this watch! I recently purchased the 39mm stainless steel version and It has so much wrist time. I love it. Great review!

[@nlytnlyt6644]

We got the new model in the Glasgow boutique I’ve been itching to sell it! So glad we finally can - looks STUNNING on display. The grade 5 Titanium is SWEET

[@aureate]

I loved the green ceramic bezel version, but I loved the titanium spirit almost as much. Now that this essentially combines the two, this has become my new grail watch.

[@MinuteMon]

Pretty much best of both worlds there!

[@TheMypurpleflower4u]

37mm spirit titanium， when longines？？？

[@drkesrf]

I own watches from both brands. Both top notch. Theres no reason to get more expensive brands

[@TugboatBillSimpson]

I had one of the Longines Conquest 41mm (2023). It was a beautiful watch, and my first Longines, but I learned Longines is not for me. I respect the heritage and the quality, and think many pieces look great but I would go for a Tudor or other similar brand instead. Resale value isn't too great either, in my personal experience. Thanks for the video!

[@Uh-huh-uh-huh]

Amazing watch on so many levels. The lack of a micro adjustment has kept me from pulling the trigger. Weird the San Martin homage at ~$250 has the micro adjustment, but the Longines does not. (Be interesting to compare those two watches in another video).

[@mitchmatic8029]

Got the ti in the Zulu Time x Hodinkee version, and one of my faves! Also have the green bezel, grey/black in ss 42mm. Longines is killing it. The new conquest chronos and hydrochonquest GMTs are fantastic too!

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

The bronze and Panda 🐼 dial Longines Conquest chronographs look really good

[@nlytnlyt6644]

The bronze dial panda with Swiss made silicon bracelet is 🔥 I was wearing it in the showroom yesterday, could barely take it off lol

[@rickybobbysdriver555]

This watch is beautiful. Should be seen in person to see the details.

[@Mohammedalyafeimusic]

I love LONGINES for 30 years I guess, the only point stops me from getting this brilliant piece is: GMT hand is above the hours hand 😔 it could be for a technical reason but this could not be logic. Imagine yourself in a business trip to LONDON but your home time is above your Local time !! I might be wrong and LONGINES might has their logical opinion, this doesn’t harm the great achievement of the brand ❤

[@MinuteMon]

I did not notice that until you mentioned it. But I see that it is also this way on a Rolex GMT Master II, GMT hand sits above the local hour hand

[@tschoy9388]

Agreed with the conclusion. This Longines Zulu Time Titanium compare with Tudor BB58 GMT. You will not go wrong in either way. Since I owned the Zulu Time 42 mm (Green/Black) for one and half year (still love it). If I brought one more. Should go to Tudor BB58 GMT. Tudor best issue in 2024.

[@garyirwin6093]

So glad I bought my longines before they priced themselves out of their market!!

[@sdb87149]

@@garyirwin6093 The Pelagos 39 and BB 58 GMT both cost more than this, and this watch combines the two. I think it’s a very fair price

[@scollyutube]

Wish they'd do the Hydroconquest GMT in Titanium too.....

[@MinuteMon]

Hopefully that’s next & in 39mm would be amazing

[@MDewMonk]

@@MinuteMon And with the on the fly adjustment on the clasp!

[@hecpen8152]

Very informative video, thank you. Keep up the good work. Hope to add a GMT to my collection soon.

[@yoro_yong]

39mm is best size to me🎉🎉

[@nemlol]

Surely they will launch the 42mm version of this?

[@TheKopolanpoika]

What is the story behind stars in dial? I love the watch but I don't get that detail

[@jamesdaly1111]

I have the normal 39mm and I really like it. I love the shininess and the quick release feature which I use a lot, although I don’t bother using a NATO as putting the spring bars in is a bore.

[@tngchinghwa]

urgh, cant believe every watch reviewer is not mentioning this. When i tried on zulu, the biggest flaw i noticed is that is has a very straight case back, so it makes the watch wear really "long". Literally look at 6:39, see how much gap there is to the wrist below the lugs. It's a fantastic watch and i really want to like it, but let down by the back and it just doesnt sit right on the wrist

[@danemehring]

I would’ve pulled the trigger on a Zulu Time but I’m convinced Swatch took Omega Globemaster’s 39mm case for this line…which I already have

[@Vox-Populi]

Looks great, but the lack of an on-the-fly adjustment is peculiar. I have two watches with OTF bracelets, a Wise GMT and a Ginault Ocean Rover II, and I will never go back to a bracelet with a manual micro adjustments.

[@Zokidb3ik6qb3w]

Beautiful watch. 🙃

[@GOJT]

make it 37 take off that 5⭐️ and i buying it

[@darylwoong2299]

The Spirit flyback is amazing for the price too

[@Fluffyfudge]

I liked the seeries as soon as it came out but still wears big, i Have a 17.5 cm wrist and still looks big, so ill admire it from afar

[@scottypeep93]

They need to make a non gilt version of this also, and it would be perfect (yes I know about the hodinkee version). The gilt craze is getting to be too much.

[@jamesminshall4601]

I’ve been wondering when we would get this after the Hodinkee watch. There is a lot to like but I really dislike the stars and the egg timer but I can’t believe they put that dismal clasp on it. Even the hydro conquest comes with on the fly adjustment. Longines really needs to hire the Hodinkee team as consultants as their version was so much better.

[@cristobalhansu]

I swear we have the same taste lol. I really want one of these.

[@ericrichmond8320]

The bottom half of the bezel is titanium?! Looks like on the right side there's already a scratch. Why wouldn't they just do full ceramic?

[@gnarl12]

@@ericrichmond8320 it's two types of ceramic

[@ericrichmond8320]

@@anthonysmith2982 don't care what it's made out of. There's a scratch between 6 and 8. I'll pass on this watch for multiple reasons.

[@MinuteMon]

Sorry! It’s full ceramic but a dual finishing in glossy & matte ceramic

[@jefe.amo32]

Odd Lug width killed it for me. Tool watches should have 20/22mm lug width.

[@imranchowdhury4972]

At $3,000 Longines Hydroconquest GMT is much a better option.

[@MinuteMon]

Another great choice. I’d love the HydroConquest GMT even more if it comes in 39mm!

[@lamentate07]

Nah. This looks smarter. More distinctive

[@toddw14]

The black/gray version I like. Now they call that the Bruce Wayne color scheme.

[@siddhant46s54]

Everything was going great until you said the bottom half of the bezel being titanium and that it would age and scratch over time , there it goes , that has totally ruined the watch for me . Couldn’t they have just made it fully in ceramic? 🤦‍♂️

[@MinuteMon]

I really love the dual bezel, but I hope you get to see it in person to see how awesome it looks

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I rather it age with time and show a life well lived. I don't know why some want a sterile ceramic bezel. Especially since the watch head and bracelet will show age but the bezel looks brand new. It just doesn't make sense

[@MinuteMon]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 when I wore this for a week - all the things that I thought would bother me like gilt indices, no on the fly micro, dual finished bezel would bother me but I surprisingly really like the gilt on the gray, the micro isn’t a big issue since I don’t really adjust it after I leave home and the bezel marks adds character 😎

[@JohnS-vl3ge]

Absolute banger.

[@KoolDesign]

My dad was a longines AD, personally I cant get over the fackt its a Swatch 😢

[@joshuakaplan5726]

it would look badass on a red nato! or a grey/red striped nato, and a black/red striped nato.

[@skiparsenal]

Looks like the upgrade to the black version of the Seiko 5KX GMT

[@nguyenhongtuyen6832]

Is it definitely made of ceramic?

[@redajahrami1889]

Thank you for vedio, i wondering why they didn't add easy micro adjustment to bracelet,. I have 7inch wrist do u think it will fit on me,?

[@MinuteMon]

It should fit great on you, my wrist is 6.5” and I like how it wears

[@zhan9207]

The over streching male end link needs to be shortened or replaced with a female one

[@MinuteMon]

That would be a welcome change

[@itsgarrick4910]

I wasn't sold on the Zulu until I saw the hodinkee version. Clasp has the longlines logo instead of the text. Date at 3 o'clock and no 5 stars on the dial. Unfortunately it was more expensive, especially for a longines

[@LWN90]

Its not like Longines doesnt have a clasp design with on the fly adjustment, this is a deal breaker for me

[@ozmondos]

I'm not a fan of the grey tone of titanium. I need to check this out!

[@uncles2000]

Why no mention of the QD bracelet?

[@chriskim7123]

This one hits homerun ngl. Longines really puts their heart into Spirit line. Conquest... I love them, but conquest and hydroconquest have too much of submariner, and datejust influence. Spirit champagne 37mm, this titanium 39mm spirit zulu time, and legend diver are top three watches you should get from them. Other models... save money and move on.

[@Mosrmosr993]

We put lugs on your lugs.

[@karlsonmackay1453]

I’m on the hunt for this exact watch but in a White Dial so for that reason I’m not intrigued but not invested so for that reason it will not be in my collection.

[@MinuteMon]

White dial would be nice, hope they do that

[@nq2847]

I think I’ll spend an additional thousand for a Speedy instead. 🤔

[@remycris2108]

It’s a perfect watch… other than those horrible male end links. That’s the only negative and the reason why I won’t buy it. Why longines why

[@pacificateur3630]

Your review is perfect ! 😊 👌🏾

[@jjoebus]

That clasp is really bugging me. It should have microadjust like the Tudor and the branding looks bad. Give us the clasp from the Hydroconquest GMT! That would make this watch near perfect in my book.

[@anfusolunnie]

I like the watch I got from MAMACOO. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.

[@wristopia4101]

"I would buy this" is a million miles from "I bought this" 🙄

[@jroark101]

Did you show them in the upcoming episode on the podcast?

[@MinuteMon]

Yup I spoke about it on Wrist Enthusiast Radio, That episode isn’t out yet, but hopefully soon!

[@jroark101]

@@MinuteMon ok cool

[@JamesAlexander14]

I would pick the Longines any day over the Tudor. It just plain looks better and the Tudor is less original. It has by all accounts become passe.

[@user-hj5lw6jp9j]

It's a Beauti.💯👍

[@waynemoore9951]

Nice looking watch spoiled by a massive crown.

[@chikeungcheung9329]

Longines is too thick (not a diver watch at all) as compared with Tudor, I prefer Tudor to Longines.

[@Wrist-rolls]

No on the fly, tool-less micro adjustment on a watch this price is an absolute joke. No reason for this when San Martin can do this for 1/10th of the price.

[@ΛάζαροςΓιαρελιδης]

Nice watch but it is to thick for my preference

[@willardsibanda2902]

Is the bezel inspired by the Bruce Wayne to some degree...Will take your word that it is beautiful to look at

[@Megatraum504]

crown is as big as the case

[@msmeraglia]

that crown sticks out WAYYY too far, wth longines?

[@drewsleyy3836]

They just had to ruin it with the gilt…so close 😢

[@mehmeterincyank6213]

5k for longines. thanks for advice but not my cup of tea my friend

[@MinuteMon]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@Rabiusa]

I like the titanium, but I'm not sure about the gilt. It reminds me of the BB54, which I would also prefer in monochrome.

[@jonbryant2495]

I love watches but i can't understand paying such price tags for most of them. I must be missing something

[@eguchitietgen]

I'm genuinely impressed with how close MAMACOO were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.

[@erin7995]

Looks like a black bay and the crown looks too big

[@jeffusrangerairborne9061]

So Basic...Longines Screwed the Few of US that Bought the Limited Edition HODINKEE Model that's Also in Titanium. Oh well, it is what it is. Note: it's my fault no matter what. I Bought my HODINKEE one not 6 months after buying the 39mm Green Bezel Zulu. But I prefer the Titanium one although the Bezel Sucks.

[@jumboJetPilot]

I like Longines, however, no brand will be able to move very high up the scale when they have models that have gold plating.

[@shouv]

Really poor case dimension... stop pushing low grade watches to make money.

[@SaSpursFan]

Want a better clasp and even lug with from Longines. I have the spirt 37 mm

[@hemantishwaran5741]

It looks chunky and not fashionable at all. From a practical standpoint it checks many boxes. So heart says no, brain says not bad. Pass 😢

[@iam_nick]

Hmmm ‘best’ 😂

[@davidb9531]

Longines does not really have the rep to charge what it does now, always better to buy used as there’s much more value

[@user-lx7fj7rl3f]

I can't find a reason to own this.

[@white_9991]

Tudor GMT is too thick

[@cedarcanoe]

1.600-2.000 usd feels like the correct price level

[@bigbodykarate6403]

need the metal bezel inzert the orginal titanium got or they can f off with their BS . just the same watch with a different material that IS NoT the correct grade for scratch resistance .

[@matlindell5022]

Buy a Rooooolex!💪👍😤

[@nedflanders3769]

Oh you mean a BROFLEX ?

[@uncles2000]

@@matlindell5022 Get on the Rolist. 💪👍😤 FIFY

[@fredericktan9692]

Lug to lug is too long… as usual for Longines watch…… Reduce in the diameter of the lug to lug definitely make it a perfect watch

[@MinuteMon]

Lug to lug is fine, but the endlink is what flares out more here

[@rawritstayl0r866]

The Tudor looks so bad on your wrist @9:00

[@jerrybronham]

@benswatches yuck. Good video otherwise

[@nukie404]

Going to have to bite on this one 🥲🤑