2024 Longines Spirit Zulu Time Automatic 39mm GMT L3.802.4.53.2

Here we have a 2024 Longines Spirit Zulu Time Automatic GMT L3.802.4.53.2 released in 2022. Zulu Time refers to the time at the zero meridian, also known as Greenwich Mean Time, which is now referred to as Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). The term "Zulu" is the radio code for the letter “Z.” It helps pilots communicate clearly over the radio. Initially, “Z” was associated with the word “Zebra,” but it was later changed to “Zulu” in the NATO phonetic alphabet. The polished and brushed 39mm stainless steel case curves over your wrist thanks to the tapered flat-ended lugs. A polished chamfered edge along its flanks leads to a lug-to-lug length of 46.5mm and a case thickness of 13mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. On the right side, a signed coin-edged crown. The bidirectional coin-edged bezel has a black ceramic insert with a 24-hour scale holding a slightly domed sapphire crystal AR-coated on both sides above a matte black dial. An outer minute track is precisely executed, surrounding applied Arabic numerals filled with SuperLumiNova, marking the hours, at 6 o’clock, a colour-matched date window, slender sword hands filled with the same lume are complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand and a blue arrow-tipped GMT hand, at noon we have the Longines motif ‘Automatic’ printed underneath; at 6 o’clock in blue ‘Zulu Time’ five applied polished stars, which was placed on their dials in the past to signify quality and reliable movements and ‘Chronometer’ completes this striking travelling companion. On the reverse, a solid screwed-down case back features the details of the watch, along with a depiction of longitude and latitude on a globe, topped with the Longines motif, inside an Automatic Longines Cal. L844.4, 21 jewels beating at 25,200 beats per hour, it features hand-winding, hacking seconds, and is COSC Certified. It comes paired with its 21mm leather strap and signed push-button deployant. This watch is sold with its original Longines box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Longines box and paperwork. It is paired with its 21mm Longines leather strap with a signed push-button deployant. The watch is from August 2024 and is sold in lightly worn condition, as you can see from the photographs. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Since the initial release of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time I have been keen to get one in stock and have a little more time with it than handling in a shop, and I have to say, I am incredibly impressed and can see where the increase in RRP price has gone for this model, though I will always suggest buying pre-owned and saving yourself a few quid. This GMT reference in 39mm fits on the wrist perfectly, and the refinement on the finishing is instantly noticeable and a step up from previous Longines models. I would not hesitate to book an appointment and see this one for yourself!

Reference : L3.802.4.53.2
Movement : Automatic Longines Cal. L844.4
Age : August 2024
Year : 2024
Case Size : 39mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 46.5mm
Lugs : 21mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12 Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Auguste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832, and is one of the oldest registered watch brands. The Longines factory was opened in 1867 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. From this date, the name Longines was present on their dials and the winged hourglass was engraved onto their movements. After visiting the Universal Exhibition of 1876 in the United States, Longines became pioneers in mechanised production. In 1880, the brand name was filed with the Federal Office of Intellectual Property; later, their logo was registered in 1889. Their first wristwatch with a single pusher, the calibre 13.33z, was introduced in 1913. They became the official supplier of the International Aeronautical Federation in 1919. Lindbergh, the aviator and adventurer, worked with Longines to create the Hour Angle watch in 1927. Their first self-winding calibre 22A was produced in 1945. With continued innovation and technical achievements, Longines became the official timekeeper for Formula One in 1983 for 10 years. They also, in 2009, became the official timekeeper for the French Open at Roland Garros. Purchased in 1971 by ‘Ebauches SA’, Swiss watchmakers SSIH, who owned Omega, Tissot and Lemania and ASUAG, who owned Certina, Endura, Eterna, Hamilton, Longines, Mido and Rado. were merged in 1983 to become the Swatch Group in 1998.