Day 4: Jura Watches Christmas Countdown & the Longines Spirit Zulu Time
Thursday - 15 December 2022
The fourth door to our Jura Watches Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar on luxury watches reveals the recently released Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch – a perfect Christmas gift idea for him with its legible dial, GMT feature and robust steel-on-steel design.
Back in 1925, Longines developed a wristwatch for pilots with the Zulu flag on its dial. The logo was a reference to the letter “Z” used in international radio communications. This letter referred to “Zulu” time or “Zero Time” – another name for Greenwich Mean Time. Over the decades, members of the military and the aviation industry have taken to calling “GMT” Time “Zero Time”. The relatively young Spirit watch collection by Longines is a testament to pioneers of the land, the sea and the sky but predominantly has deep roots in the brand's heritage in developing wristwatches for aviation. Combined with its straightforward and precise approach to watchmaking, Longines present the Spirit Zulu Time watch with a resolutely contemporary style.
Today the Longines winged hourglass logo is associated with know-how and elegance more than ever before. The most recent additions to the Spirit watch collection by Longines have technical appeal and look incredibly sophisticated when paired with smart or elegant attire. The Longines Spirit Zulu will not only appeal to pilot watch fanatics but to those who adore the Swiss spirit of the brand and its ability to bring reliability and precision to the wrist with a unique sense of versatility and timelessness. Let’s have a look at some of the key features of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch...
Key features Of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch
- The black and steel design of this Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch makes for a classic and understated option when wearing it to work or for social events
- Its 24-hour scale around the bezel is easy to read when continually on the move
- A classic Arabic numeral dial is kept clean and legible against a matte black display
- The watch is powered by a reliable automatic movement with a 72-hour power reserve
- A comfortable stainless steel bracelet keeps the timepiece dressy enough for wearing to sophisticated evening events
- The watch features layers of anti-reflective technology upon the surface of its sapphire glass front
- Its 42mm stainless steel case is easy to wear and a manageable
What makes the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch a great Christmas gift idea for 2022?
If your partner or loved one needs a practical yet understated wristwatch, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch may be the perfect gift idea for Christmas. It presents the time crisply and clearly on a classic black dial with traditional Arabic numeral hour markers that evoke the familiar pilot watch style. Upon this same black dial is a date window located at 6 o’clock and a bright blue GMT hand that stands out with confidence against its dark backdrop. Plenty of Super-LumiNova has been treated to the surface of the hands and the Arabic numerals, making the Longines Spirit watch a perfect option for your loved one if he tends to work or travel regularly during the night. The Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch is a great Christmas 2022 gift idea for pilots and country hoppers alike. Frequent travellers can make use of its additional time zone just as a pilot can track time back at home whilst working away from his family. A 24-hour scale has been applied to a black ceramic bezel, whilst another shot of blue is afforded in the 5 stars across the bottom half of the dial – a reference to the watch’s five-year warranty and its COSC-certified movement that beats away within a robust casing.
The Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch features a 42mm stainless steel case that is executed in a mix of brushed and polished surfaces to enhance its masculine aesthetic. The knurled crown at 3 o’clock is incredibly easy to manipulate under the fingertips and the top of the case is sealed with a strong piece and anti-reflective and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass. This GMT watch from Longines is also water resistant to 100 meters and sits on the wrist at a height of 13.90mm making it a versatile companion to wear under the cuff of a smart office jacket. The crown is also the screw-down type to assist with the water-resistant capability of the case, whereas the back of the watch features an engraving of a globe combined with the famous Longines winged hourglass logo and the “ZULU TIME” lettering.
To complete its professional look, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch with a classic black matte dial is fitted on a stainless steel bracelet with links finished in brushed and polished elements. The model wraps effortlessly and comfortably to the wrist with a double safety folding clasp and a push-button mechanism. The clasp is also engraved with the Longines logo and the model is powered by the Calibre L844.4. The self-winding movement beats at a rhythm of 25,500 vibrations per hour and produces a power reserve of 72 hours. It also comprises a monocrystalline silicon balance spring with impressive anti-magnetic properties.
For more information on the Longines Spirit Zulu Time watch, you can check out the full spec details here online or call and speak to a member of our sales team here at Jura watches today to ensure you secure yourself the perfect Christmas gift idea for your loved one this holiday season.
