Longines Clocks In 100 Years With Spirit Zulu Time 1925

Since its founding in 1832‭ ‬in the sleepy Swiss village of Saint-Imier‭, ‬Longines has blazed a trail characterised by accuracy‭, ‬style‭, ‬and the spirit of innovation‭. ‬The watchmaker registered its winged hourglass emblem in 1889‭ ‬-‭ ‬a symbol that stands as the oldest unchanged registered trademark in the world‭. ‬And fittingly‭, ‬it was Longines that also led the way in taming time zones for the wrist‭, ‬with innovations dating as far back as the early 20th century‭. ‬These included pocket watches for the Ottoman Empire in 1908‭ ‬and a patented dual-time model in 1911‭. ‬But it was in 1925‭ ‬that the brand ushered in a new‭ ‬chapter‭, ‬debuting its first dual-time wristwatch emblazoned with the Zulu flag‭ ‬-‭ ‬“Zulu”‭ ‬being the military code for UTC+0‭, ‬the universal time that binds air routes‭, ‬oceans‭, ‬and minds‭.‬

The new Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925‭, ‬a reinterpretation that equally embodies the spirit of elegance and adventure‭, ‬honours the brand's 100th anniversary of that milestone‭.‬

The Spirit Zulu Time 1925‭ ‬is housed in a 39mm stainless steel case‭. ‬It has a sleek 13.5mm profile‭, ‬and its bezel‭, ‬which is bi-directional and capped in 18k rose gold and rubbed to a gentle sheen that catches light like the copper meridian strip at Greenwich it so poetically depicts‭, ‬is what really makes this commemorative edition stand out‭. ‬A light triangle at the top anchors the raw metallic warmth‭, ‬which is devoid of ceramic sheen and carved with a 24-hour scale‭. ‬It's a subtle design that you notice only after a second look‭, ‬rather than one that aims to wow with loudness‭.‬

Gilded Arabic numerals and sword-shaped hands‭, ‬lavishly filled with Super-LumiNova‭, ‬shine brilliantly against the matte black dial‭, ‬which acts as a magnificent high-contrast stage that elevates every detail into sharp relief‭. ‬A diamond-shaped hour marker motif adds architectural structure‭, ‬while a sharp arrow-tipped GMT hand sweeps with confidence across the 24-hour scale‭. ‬At six o'clock‭, ‬a date aperture with a colour-matched disc nestles discreetly beneath five polished stars‭ ‬-‭ ‬Longines'‭ ‬own measure of excellence‭ ‬-‭ ‬and a subtle engraving of the years 1925-2025‭ ‬as a centenary cue that doesn't need to shout to be heard‭.‬

A LITERAL WINDOW

The custom calibre L844.4‭ ‬beats purposefully and precisely inside‭. ‬Developed from the ETA A31‭.‬L411‭, ‬this self-winding COSC-certified movement has a silicon balance spring for enhanced magnetism resistance and a strong 72-hour power reserve‭. ‬Its mechanical‭ ‬heartbeat‭, ‬which hums at 25,200‭ ‬vibrations per hour‭, ‬honours traditional craftsmanship while resonating with contemporary dependability‭.‬

And for the first time in the Spirit Zulu Time collection‭, ‬the caseback is sapphire‭, ‬offering a view of the rose gold-toned rotor engraved with a world map and the Prime Meridian‭. ‬It's a beautifully literal window into the watch's global soul‭.‬

Rounding out the experience is a stainless-steel bracelet with quick-release versatility‭, ‬and an additional black NATO strap for‭ ‬when the mood shifts from boardroom to backcountry‭. ‬

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925‭ ‬is more than a GMT‭. ‬It's a century-old story that is masterfully narrated across two time zones‭. ‬

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