Swiss watch brand Longines presents a 39mm version of the Spirit Zulu Time watch.
Introduced in 2022, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time with a 42mm case marked a continuation of the iconic Swiss company’s precision instruments worn by the world’s greatest pioneers on their legendary exploits. The newest member of this series features an ergonomically-pleasing and stylish 39mm case.
With its stainless steel 39mm case, the new watch is a perfect complement to its larger sibling. Wearer comfort is further enhanced by its discreet dimensions.
The new Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm models are available with a matt black, sandblasted anthracite, or sunray blue dial with a date window centred at the 6 o’clock position and feature a bezel with a coloured ceramic insert.
The new 39mm watch is also available in a luxurious version featuring 18K yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel and crown. It stands out with a chocolate brown ceramic insert with a gilt GMT track.
Presented on an anthracite sandblasted dial, its date aperture has beige numerals, while the hands and Arabic numerals are coated with Super-LumiNova® old radium, which enhances its vintage feel.
It is presented on an interchangeable stainless steel bracelet, an interchangeable NATO strap in a brown colour unique to this watch, or on an interchangeable brown leather strap with contrasting cream stitching, whose fine adjustment system further enhances wearability.
Like the 2022 model, the new Longines Spirit Zulu Time reflects the brand’s century-old expertise in timepieces of its kind. Its origins and its name come from the first Longines dual-time zone wristwatch manufactured in 1925, which featured the Zulu flag on its dial –Zulu referring to the letter “Z” which designates universal time for aviators and members of the armed forces.
Longines Calibre L844.4
Calibre L844.4, an exclusive Longines automatic movement with a silicon balance-spring drives the time zone display. The brand has also updated two components which, like the silicon balance-spring, are made of anti-magnetic material. This means that the watch is certified as resistant to magnetism according to the ISO764 standard.
With resistance to fields of 600 to 800 gauss ensured, its performance will be unaffected by the many magnetic fields that are an increasing part of our daily lives.
The hour hand can be adjusted independently of the GMT indicator. Additional time zones are read using a 24-hour hand and the bidirectional rotating bezel, also graduated over 24 hours.
Rated for a power reserve of 72 hours, the movement is certified by COSC (the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute). To certify its precision chronometer status, the dial sports the emblematic five star symbol above the CHRONOMETER inscription. The 39mm Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch also features a date display window at 6 o’clock.
Technical details
Movement
Longines exclusive self-winding movement, Calibre L844.4, COSC certified
Silicon balance-spring, magnetic resistant
11½ lines, 21 jewels, 25’200 vibrations per hours
Power reserve of approximately 72 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and date aperture at 6 o’clock
24 hours hand with time zone mechanism
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm
References
L3.802.4.53.2/6
L3.802.4.63.2/6
L3.802.4.93.2/6
Case
Round, stainless steel case
Diameter: 39mm
Thickness: 13.50mm
Lug width: 21mm
Sapphire domed glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown
Case back with 6 screws
Bidirectional rotating bezel with black, green or blue ceramic insert
Engraved 24hour scale with lacquered numbers and Super-LumiNova® triangle
Water-resistance: 10 bar (100 meters)
Dials
Black matt, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Anthracite sandblasted, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova®
Sunray blue, applied Arabic numerals, Super- LumiNova®
Hands
Silvered polished, Super-LumiNova®
Gilt polished, Super- LumiNova®
GMT hand: black and blue, black and gilt polished or black and orange
Bracelet
Brown or blue leather strap with folding buckle and micro adjustment system, with interchangeable system
Stainless steel bracelet with double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, with interchangeable system
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm with Yellow Gold Bezel and Crown
References
L3.802.5.53.2
L3.802.5.53.6
L3.802.5.53.9
Case
Diameter: 39 mm
Thickness: 13.50mm
Lug width: 21 mm
Round, stainless steel
Sapphire domed glass with multi-layered anti-reflective coating on both sides
Screw in crown in yellow gold
Case back with 6 screws
Bidirectional rotating bezel in yellow gold with chocolate brown ceramic insert
Engraved 24-hour scale with lacquered numbers and
Super-LumiNova® triangle
Water-resistance: 10 bar (100 meters)
Dial
Anthracite sandblasted, applied Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova® old radium
Gilt polished, Super-LumiNova® old radium
GMT hand: black and gilt polished
Strap
Brown leather strap with folding buckle and micro adjustment system, with interchangeable system
Stainless steel bracelet with double safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism, with interchangeable system
Brown NATO strap
