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@swiftusmaximus5651

2 жыл бұрын

Actually more people are asking why is this Douche bag saying everyone is talking Longines

I would’ve preferred smaller dimensions (39mm diameter, 47 lug to lug, 12mm thick, 20mm lug width), but I’m sure Longines knows what sells best. Thanks for this video.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Something tells me (like what they did with the Spirit 37mm) this will get a smaller 40mm diameter in the future. If they manage to give us those golden proportions on a flagship like this... wow 🥃

@triniboy05

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy good point, didn’t think of that. Gives me time to scrounge my pennies together haha

@BradReiter

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy those 37mm spirits are gorgeous.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@triniboy05 My pleasure Jamal 😉

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@BradReiter And I had no idea they have a mini cult following already! It's amazing!

I’m too old to be a fanboy, but you are simply the best at identifying what works and what doesn’t in a watch design. It’s almost as if you were born to do this. Thanks, and bravo.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how difficult it was to concentrate on the subject while recording this 😆 So this really means a lot Gary. There's far better talking points to come over the next few weeks (now that my brain is clearer after the bug) 🥃

Boy, that bracelet removal system is fantastic. Actually, everything about how this line handles bands and bracelets is fantastic. The bands have a metal grommet (?) around each pin to keep things precisely in line and easy to remove and add.

I'm happy you are talking about this watch. No one has been talking about it, and I think it's the finest watch release of 2022

This piece is on the money in so many ways, a true GMT and does what it says on the box without out ostentation or superfluous add ons. Hope you are recovering well!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

It's going to be exciting to see what they do next. Not a year goes by where Longines doesn't give us a good surprise 😉 And thank you Vaughan! The body is finally clearing up 🥃

Another stunning piece by longines. It has enough uniqueness to stand out amongst the many variations of Rolex and Tudor GMT's. From every angle you can see the craftsmanship and purposefulness of the design from the fine coin edge of the bezel to the micro adjustment of the leather strap. It's these little details that make it stand out from the rest.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that the community is seeing what makes these special! And that a brand today can still offer models with far more care and attention put into them (these definitely do stand toe to toe with their competitors - and manage to deliver more) 🥃

I have two world timers and a Rolex GMT. I was so impressed by the looks, movement and certification. I could not resist. I bought the anthracite with a green bezel to add to my collection. I'm wearing it now and I like it as well as my more expensive GMTs. It wears so well, and will likely become my most worn watch. I do travel and don't need a tech outside of my smart phone. Love it.

@colechistenson7088

2 жыл бұрын

@PG Black, in some pictures the green bezel looks quite bright, while in others it's more subdued. How would you describe the green bezel in normal wear and normal light conditions?

10 or so years ago I wondered what Swatch were going to do as Omega went upmarket. Turns out, they had a plan all along and Longines is owning the 1500-3000chf market. Chapeau.

Tudor , please ask Longines how to make GMT watch !

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Must say, it's the first thing on many minds. An original design without the typical "fruity" colours. Just a simple, aviation inspired instrument with tonnes of detail 🥃

@c1pher428

2 жыл бұрын

Absolute facts

@aminsaid4379

Жыл бұрын

Divjan, probably u dont know history. The first watchmakers to make GMT watches is Longines. Tudor just made it better, which I have to agree.

@Griffin1994

Жыл бұрын

I sold my BBGMT and got this one about 4 months ago. Couldn’t be happier. Original design language, level up on the pilot watch aesthetic, and 1mm thinner only because of that double dome crystal

@douglascohen2521

4 ай бұрын

Not having a bicolored bezel which shows the contrast between night and day appeals to its appearance. The movement is cosc certified it’s a winner.

I’ve had it for two weeks now and I can’t take it off….great great watch at a price so much lower than its quality, and keeping nearly perfect time. It also was delivered to me one day after ordering it off the website

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Stop tempting me Derek! I'm so keen to order the new blue dial on leather. Fantastic to know that it's keeping great time and covers all the bases. Longines always delivers the quality for the price 🥃 I hope you keep enjoying it!

@derekh63

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy I got the blue dial on the metal bracelet, and will order the leather band with that cool deployant clasp as soon as it’s available on the website (they said it should only be a few more weeks).

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@derekh63 I'm so game to get this leather & deployant as soon as possible! It looks so, so slick 🔥

Nice to see you back, hope you're feeling better. Longinges heritage collections are great and this beautiful watch is no exception. For me I would like a simple 3 hander at 40 mm with a 12 hour GMT bezel but keeping the quick strap change etc.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay. What a cool watch you're proposing... and it's all possible. I'd love to get into contact with someone at Longines and chat about what they could offer next. The sky is literally the limit with the brand 🥃

Frankly, I think Longines with the heritage, are surpassing in desingn Omega. Swatch group should think to reposition Longines into an higher class

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving the fact that they are going that extra step to bring us all of their unique designs from the archives while still evolving their current lineup and keeping them modern. Something I didn't know is that Longines is one of the top swiss watch sellers in the world, like top 5. It's crazy to think! But I agree, it's a name that deserves way more attention than most. Great point here Filippo 🥃

@The_Igloo

2 жыл бұрын

I do not agree. Not everything that is desirable should sell for more. Longines despite its lower prices has a heritage and quality that makes it venerable and of great standing, and this should not be marred by a greed for status and profit. It is accessible, not lower class.

Please consider weighing in in the new Zulu 39. Always appreciate your perspective and I have almost pulled the trigger on the 42. Kudos on the thoughtful content.

I honestly found this channel by chance however this is by far one of the best of unbiased reviews of everything for watch purists...... great work!

What a great piece. Longines just keeps knocking it out of the park!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving that the brand is getting that acknowledgement it deserves by the community at large. Come to think of it, there hasn't been a single year where Longines hasn't given us something brilliant in the background. How cool is that? 🥃

You’re right, Longines have been making quality watches for years. Like you say, their Heritage line currently has some amazing pieces in it. This Spirit Zulu Time looks SO well designed. The applied numerals and 6 o’clock date are very clean. The GMT hand is extremely legible and the bezel looks very smart. Not too over done. A great choice for anyone searching for a watch with a GMT complication. Another great video from you here my friend. ✊

One of the best releases in the watch world in a long time.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Johan. And the beauty is that people are looking at these pieces for the right reasons (having a bit of an awakening that there are so many amazing models out there that aren't prescribed) 🥃

Another great video. I had not considered Longine for a long time. You‘ve brought them back into focus. This is truly a great GMT. Very well designed and hopefully available. I‘ve been on a „waiting list“ (if such actually exists) for a Pepsi - a Grail for me. However, perhaps that ship has sailed. I look forward to seeing the Spirit ZuluTime IRL. Again, thank you for your exceptional content.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Patrick. Must say, there's this growing feeling in the community that some of these unattainable pieces aren't worth the pain of waiting for anymore. It's brilliant to see brands like Tudor and Longines picking up the slack AND to think they're offering a model like the Zulutime for under $3k is surreal. That blue dial, orange hand on leather looks too good! 🥃

@ekimandersom4478

2 жыл бұрын

At some point the quality of other brands is so good, that a Sub is just a Sub, no quality advantage for Rolex anymore. Maybe that point is reached already

An aviation or a dive watch is a field watch at its core and the Spirit line holds true to that design. Arabic numerals with an uncluttered dial and a well done date complication that’s out of the way and easy to read when needed. This is what I love about well designed field, Aviation and dive watches is they can be so versatile. You can wear them with jeans and a t-shirt or with a suit and tie and with a quick strap/bracelet swap can fit any occasion. I’m glad to see smaller brands such making a quality watch that’s up there with the big brands at an obtainable price.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

This really is the perfect niche. Discussing a great brand that offers quality Swiss watches that we can all afford with SUCH a cool history to back the name. This new GMT is exactly how I'd want to imagine an "Air Ready" GMT. Brilliant. I hope they continue to receive the recognition they deserve as a brand. Kid you not, I wore my BigEye on the train across country in casual clothes (on a tropic) then switched it to leather for the same evening while wearing a suit 🥃

@chrisstevenson2622

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Less is more…

Absolutely! Longines make a great watch. Their quality has taken huge strides forward and they now offer watches with fantastic movements, superb finish and great design. They need to go for Tudor's jugular and with the new Spirits, they finally have a serious BB58 rival. For too long, Longines were concentrated on Asian market dress watches, but now they're looking to their sporters. Soon we'll see a new Hydroconquest (or Spirit diver) - let the battle commence! This GMT is great, but I'd love it smaller!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

It's exciting, right? Goes to show that rinsing and repeating isn't always the best action 😉 The price of these pieces always blow my mind too... it's so compelling. Ah, happy to see Longines get the love it deserves. gram for gram, they are such terrific watches (and I agree on sizes, something tells me we'll be seeing these GMT's smaller and in Titanium one day soon) 🥃

@KBD-ONE

2 жыл бұрын

Longines watches are not that robust

@stocksxbondage

7 ай бұрын

You predicted that very well with the new hydros and legend diver 😳

These are very strong contenders against the competitors in the sub 5k range. In comparison to the recent Tudor BB Pro and GMT, I prefer the Longines look and price, the specs are no slouch as well.

Never thought too much about Longines, but this one is really well done. Love it.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

A welcomed surprise, right? Hope you're well Shaz! 🥃

The Zulu and the Big Eye are stunning … and reasonably priced!!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I should've brought up gram for gram value for money you get from these pieces. It's actually insane especially when the deals come up. You can score big time with these models. Thanks for this Andy 🥃

Great review 👍 I agree if I were going to start my collection over Longines would be the first place I'd look , The spirit collection is fantastic. Hope your feeling better soon.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Junior as always. It's been a flattening week and a half but the voice is finally coming back. I really hope you're well and looking after yourself sir! 🥃

From Longines I love their worldtimer, the easiest way to see the time all over the globe. They did that one very well. The entire master-collection gives you relatively good deals for luxury and complications (blued hands, crocodile strap, nicely finished caliber). I own the master with moonphase and date.

I love Longines as a brand and I have two Longines that I'm delighted with. Said that, overall I like this new "Zulu", although seeing it in person I decide that it would not be in my collection. I don't like watches that shine too much, for my taste, the dial is too far from the glass, The Lyme and the bracelet are clearly improbable and the measurementes are somewhat large. The dial in general is not ugly but it does not convince me. I know it's a good watch and its specifications prove it but for the price or something else, there are watches that fit more into my preferences. Thanks for another great video.

Longines has a winner here. Agree with you on the strong value offered by the Saint Imier brand. If I were to sell the entire content of my watch drawer and start again, Longines and Sinn are the two brands I would go to. Your heart does not read price tags but it knows an attractive watch when shown one.

@89426

2 жыл бұрын

Longines and Sinn..🤔. Affirmative.🖖

Best watch video EVER! Not just the Spirit Zulu....but all watch videos!

Beautiful watch. Want to see the blue on bracelet in the metal. Hoping they’ll come out with a 39/20 version for more wrists down the line after the success of this 42/22 version.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I have a strong feeling they'll do it (like with the Spirit 37mm) These GMT's in Titanium at 39/40mm's 🔥 Also a huge fan of the Blue/Orange combo. It's gorgeous!

Just this week I picked up my Longines Hydro Conquest! A beautiful watch itself. This new GMT is also stunning!👍🏼

Great to see you back, sorry to hear you've had the virus! Didn't know there was a GMT version in this range, but it looks great. In other news the 'repairs' on the Integrale will have to wait, I've bought a vintage Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Great to be back Andrew and a big congrats on nabbing the NG Chronomaster!! The Integrale will always be there 😉 Ah, wear the piece in good health brother!

Beautiful watch and an amazing review. Thank you for all the work you put into this.

The sunburst blue one is a winner.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

An absolute winner... I can't get enough of it in photos (and have to go and try it on) 🥃

@johnjuarez8005

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy BTW, luv your narration and voice, Can you do another military watch video. Waiting for my Tornek! 2nd BTW. had COVID for a month in January. Luckily it only settled in my sinuses. Tiptop now.

This watch is really exciting. It looks stunning while having the GMT movement. Can’t wait to try it out in person. I feel like this could easily be an every day watch for the rest of your life.

Longines is one of my favourite watch brands, I prefer the 40mm spirit though, I owned one for about a year. For me it's the best value for the money watch brand.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of us feel the same that it would be awesome for them to bring this 42mm down eventually to a 39/40mm (like they did with the Spirit 37) Super exciting though. Ever since owning the BigEye, my experience with Longines has been phenomenal (and it pushes you into wanting to own more of their pieces 😆)

@coffeeboyclips1973

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy love the big eye, it will probably be my next longines.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@coffeeboyclips1973 Would highly recommend AND be sure to always have a set of straps handy (because the watch begs to have a change of shoes every other day) 😉

Absolutely agree with everything you've said. It is an absolute knockout piece. As an aside I purchased the blue dial Chronograph Spirit a few weeks ago and for the price, boy is it special!

Great video! I've been wanting to add a GMT to my collection and have narrowed my options to the BB Pro, GS SBGE257 and the Longines Spirit Zulu Time (Green bezel/anthracite dial). Your review just pushed the Longines ahead. More power to your channel and keep coming out with great content. Cheers!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how often I've been looking at the SBGE257 as the GMT to add to my collection... I just can't justify the price (don't know why) if it was a few thousand less I'd be throwing money at it! But man, if I didn't own Longines, this Zulutime would be in the collection already. Gram for gram there are very few watches out there that give you what Longines does. And thank you Joel! 🥃

@joeldeguzman4002

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy I agree. The price of the GS SBGE257 is what’s holding me back but the color and sweeping seconds makes it so tempting. Bang for the buck, the Longines wins hands down. Appreciate what you do for the watch community. Cheers!

Agreed, fantastic example of a GMT. I too would appreciate the bezel to be fully lumed, but could live without it. However, as always the lack of a framed date window will keep me idling before I purchase my own. It’s the icing on the cake!

Great video 👏 I agree with everything you say - it is an absolutely stunning watch. I own the standard non GMT Longines Spirit which I think is the most beautiful out of my entire collection. However, the Zulu looks even better and I'm sure you are correct when you say this will be a huge success for Longines. They really have got everything right with this watch. 👍

Another outstanding video. Longines outstanding. I’ve a 1967 heritage divers , this is one I’ll be looking too add to my collection.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

So compelling to own more of these pieces. I've looked at the Heritage Military more times than I can count and now this series arrives... Would highly recommend following "@Vintage Longines" on nstagram. His collection is just sublime 🥃

@willsmeg1967

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Thank you 👍🏼

Woo! I throw my Rolex in a spaghetti bowl for that!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

But not your Breitling 😉

A stunning watch. All the pluses without going overboard. Definitely one I would add to my wish list.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Quite a mind-blow to say the least! These GMT's are going to fly off the shelves around the world. When you think "affordable" "value for money" and "GMT" - there are very, very few contenders in this category 🥃

Happy to see you back. Good luck in the final steps of recovery. The GMT, my favorite. I am looking at this and the Black Bay Pro. Now leaning to the Tudor a bit more, mainly due to the lug to lug.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Theo! And the timing was spot on for models like these, seeing them in competition with models like the Tudor BBP. I just wish more of these brands could make them with more appropriate lug lengths, you're right! 🥃

@ThD040

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy still loving the Rolex GMT’s. In my opinion still the best watch ever made. Only problem is the grey market prices which make the wearer a target.

I wish this was out when I bought (and sold) my Tudor GMT. The blue dial and applied numerals are just fantastic. Great video as always!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

And I secretly wish I didn't own the BigEye so I could justify getting one of these for myself... Also just bought a blue watch 😆 Thank you as always brother 🥃

@jimlittle5769

Жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy yeah, I strapped on a blue one on a blue strap two days ago and I loved it. Problem is, 25% of the watches in my collection have a blue dial including the Seamaster 300M and the z-blue Milgauss. Want to see the green bezel one in person.

Glad your feeling better and are ok 👍🏻 gushing review… such a Longines fan boy 😉

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. It's been a slow 2 weeks (and concentrating on this recording was a struggle) but I'm feeling more myself by the day AND you just know that I'd been fan-boying over this watch 😆 Hope you're keeping well Tyler 🥃

I bought this watch a few weeks ago and really couldn’t be happier. I needed a GMT and after doing some research and going to boutiques I decided on this one(I have the Breitling 40mm GMT a hard look also). I Got the green bezel on the strap. Looking to pick up the bracelet for it now, since I want to put it in my work rotation in which I wear a suit.

Very well done video, thank you for the information. I have the Anthracite dial on order with my AD. Looking forward to getting it.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Stephen and thank you for taking the time to watch the clip! I'm so excited to see these in the flesh soon. The Blue dial has caught my eye but I need a green bezel watch in my life... decisions, decisions 😉

the only thing thats i don’t like about your channel is wondering and waiting 2 weeks for a video. Got me worried, glad you are back on your feet!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean. I've been man-down for two weeks and it's been terrible. Zero productivity, not being able to present or even think straight (even this video was a struggle to concentrate on) But it's gotten better by the day and now I'll be doing a bit of catch-up. At least there's tonnes of content out there the cover 😉 And thank you again brother!

Spot on. Love it, can't disagree with you on anything, well articulated. Great watch, great review, great channel. Cheers 🥃

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Can't tell you how hard it was to keep concentrating for the recording 😆 But thank you Steve, I'm glad something I said actually made sense at one or two places. The bug has almost left me so not long now and thank you again brother 🥃

Agree with you on the micro adjust on the bracelet. Just doesn't make sense to put it on the leather strap but not the bracelet. It's the bracelet that's going to get worn during summer when micro adjust is really needed because of daytime swelling.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I so wish more brands would offer that feature on modern clasps. It's odd to think that not all brands today do it, right? We're in 2022 right now 😆

You seem to have missed the biggest selling point of this watch: it's a true GMT(also called traveler GMT), of which example are few and far between, especially below 10k.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I kicked myself forgetting to mention the "True" GMT and price-point component. There was another whole section I should've added about it compared to it's main competitors. Truth be told I was battling to concentrate on what I was saying throughout the clip 😆 Editing is a wonderful thing hahaha! Man, it's a really cool thing 🥃

@MrClaudeCrook

2 жыл бұрын

Seiko has true gmts around $1000

@bullsharkreef

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrClaudeCrook You can stay Swiss made and get one; Mido, Alpina and Certina make true GMT models, at even cheaper a price than the Longines. Then there's the Japanese, like Seiko and Citizen. Still, choice is pretty limited, the vast majority of "GMT" are office GMT's, so I'm happy that Longines went to the trouble.

A great video, as always. Hope you get fully better soon and keep well :-)

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! It's been a slow 2 weeks but the voice / presenting is improving day by day 🥃

Great job 👏 on the video. With Longines, you get the most value for your money than any other brand. I want the black one with both the strap and bracelet since I already own the Spirit Chronograph in blue ( on both strap and bracelet)

Glad you are feeling better!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. The last two weeks have been so slow and even concentrating on getting this recording together was tough (thank god for editing) BUT it's getting easier again and thank you brother🥃

Longines is on fire. Producing awesome pieces recently.

Glad you are better. Being young and reasonably healthy certainly helped you get over the virus illness quickly. I was out for 10 weeks starting Jan 18 2022. I got re-infected as I was recovering after 9 days from my original infection. It cratered me. I love Longines as a brand and this watch is really nice. Worth considering. And I can see why you like it. I am not super keen on numerals on most dials, yet it works on this watch. Love the dimensions. And love the quick release. I wish they had a sweaty day adjustment for the bracelet. Looking at it more, I wish they had better differences between the hands. I also realize that the can bezel can act both as a GMT time indicator as well as 24 hour time indicator for the main face when aligned at the 12/24 position.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear it Karl, after the immune system takes a knock only then to get whacked again... it's like a death sentence. My family picked up this variant from a hospital of all places, it's been about 10 days and even still it's been a weird recovery (a few of those days were debilitating) Each family member has been dealing with different symptoms too. As for these Zulu's, I hope they grow in popularity (maybe also getting a size adjustment like the Spirit Titaniums) Ah, it's refreshing to see a lively take on the old formula 😉

@karl_m3013

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy 😊

I’m a big fan of the brand. I own a 1973 chronograph and a Heritage Sector, but I’m not sure I’m ready to own a third. Were this not the case, I’d likely have already emailed my AD. I’m in love with the bold yet tasteful design of the GMT and the apparent value for money it represents.

Great to see you back in the hot seat. Very passionate and detailed review 👏🙏🥃

@reedgrabowski8314

2 жыл бұрын

He looks pretty calm, cool and collected in that hot seat...🍸

@Mark..P

2 жыл бұрын

@@reedgrabowski8314 Hey Reed. How are you my friend. I owe you a few emails, apologies. I will be in contact 🙏🥃

@reedgrabowski8314

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mark..P Mark will look forward to the email! Continuing to do well as I trust you are too.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Mark and thank you! It's been a slow 2 weeks... I've been so out of it 😆 Hope you manage to have a brilliant weekend sir!

Yeah man, welcome back and glad your match fit again!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. It's been a bland 2 weeks of zero productivity. Feels great to finally feel human again 😆

Blue is sharp, nicely done indeed

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Striking, very striking. The light blue meshing with orange is something else! 🥃

Big fan of the GMT comp. Big Longines fan too. In fact I came, very, very close to pulling the trigger on a well priced Silver Arrow just a few weeks back, but this particular watch? Not for me. Longines will be in my collection- long term - when the time’s right. Their case profile suits my large wrist well, satisfying my liking for smaller diameters and meeting my need for presence. Hope you recover well and soon IDGuy.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I was eyeing up a Silver Arrow the other day too Anthony! Keep your eyes peeled for the great deals that come up with all of these models. I can't tell you how often I've nearly pulled the trigger on the Heritage Military (RAF model) BUT the BigEye still reigns supreme as a do-it-all. And thank you sir, I'm feeling much more myself after the last 2 weeks and I really hope you're keeping well 🥃

40mm a great size, certainly they nailed the finer setup to put the expensive brands in check. Lets hope to see more variations of this watch and the leather fine adjustment bracelet, wow, killer!

@mkyhou1160

Жыл бұрын

I think it depends a bit your wrist and body size. I am 6.2 with a slim flat 7 inch wrist, 40s just look a bit dainty on me, 42 is my sweet spot. A lot of classic designs are 42, speed master moonwatch is a good example. I hope they do more variants though, different sizes for different people is a good thing, we don’t all wear the same Jean size and it should be the same with watches.

I simply ADORE IT.. Want either the black or green, it just ticks all the boxes

Longines is one of the best bang for the buck brands

The three-hander Spirit is on my shortlist for First Nice Watch (which won't be anytime soon), but the more I see the GMT, the more I like it.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Those new 37mm Spirit models they brought out are superb! I guess the only drawback with this GMT is the size of 42mm's (which might bug a lot of people) Something tells me we'll be seeing these GMT's in a smaller size like 39mm sometime soon and THEN you can pounce 😉

I thought it looked so good as soon as I saw it. Don't care that I've got my big eye , love one of these to partner it! No wonder you had to make a list it's got so many features and it's such a well balanced design Great to see a watch with applied arabics which look so good. Think my only nitpick was does having all those arabics around the bezel make the overall design too busy? Would just the key numbers and the rest indices look better? Maybe that's just me. One of your renders would answer that! The quick change bracelet and strap option is so good . You can get more of that heritage feel instantly. Good to have a colourway choice , really like the black, but the sunburst blue dial looks amazing with it's orange gmt hand absolutely popping. I think as with the Big Eye when you look at what this watch offers you , the most incredible thing about it is the price. Wow!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

It's a mind-blow seeing them pull out all the stops with this release. And great point about the numerals on the bezel and dial. Maybe it's just a personal preference (I love numerals on dials) but the more the better if they're on the bezel too 😆 It adds to that golden era 50's look. We have to see these in the flesh though - that Blue/Orange combo is just unreal... Ah, this brand pushes us to own more than one constantly! 🥃

Glad to see you back in the influencer chair. Hope you are feeling much better and will not have to deal with Long-CoVid. Ever since you spoke about the Avigation BigEye, I have been very much interested in the brand. The GMT is stunning. Yet, you know me, and I would love to see it downsized to a 39mm or less. That is why I am very much interested in the Spirit 37mm. Hopefully you could review that beauty soon. When this GMT does show up at a Longines AD in the future, I will definitely try it on. As always, another fabulous expose for us to take in, and your bias is respected.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Reed. It's been a really slow two weeks (still hasn't completely cleared up yet) But it is awesome to see the love that Longines is recieving and you're right about the sizing. Seeing this model in a 40mm one day (which I still believe is possible like with what we've seen with the Spirit 37mm) It'll be a knockout. Ah, I'm also excited to see these in the flesh, especially the blue model with orange accents. Such a great combo of colours. I really hope this month has been better to you compared to mine 😆

@reedgrabowski8314

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy I may not be able to contain myself with the blue dial either. Tried on an Avigation BigEye Titanium with the blue dial and was smitten. I keep knocking on wood that my wife and I have beaten the odds with CoVid. Hope your family recovers completely also.

loved the video...... good health to you and yours.....

I'm buying the gilt after seeing this. The only two opportunities missed on this piece are bezel lume and micro adjust without spring bars on the bracelet. My Christopher Ward C60 GMT has both of those features at almost 1/3 price. The downside of the CW is 38hrs reserve and office GMT function. It's great to see true GMT at this price. @IDGuy when you finally buy one for yourself, I hope you'll update your review.

This is a really exciting release. The size works well for me. However, none of the colorways quite do it for me. They are all nicely executed, but not what I want at this very moment. If they come out with a Titanium version with anthracite dial with gilt features like in the regular Spirit, I will be at the store trying one on as fast as possible. I already really like the Titanium Spirit (I have had it on wrist), and a GMT version of that would combine all my desires into one watch. I like that they even took steps to address the long lugs of the regular Spirit as well.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same about the colours Sean. The Olive green bezel excited me but the thought of seeing a watch like this in a smaller size (maybe with a white dial, gilt arabics) and a green bezel? Something tells me that these will be brought down in size and offered in titanium - they have to be going after Tudors jugular with these 😉 Sooner or later, this piece is going to have all its bases covered 🥃

I received my copy on Monday, and yes, it is absolutely an amazing watch!!! I do think some inspiration was borrowed from someone however, take a look at Tag Autavia series. It's a near carbon copy overall

I just purchased this watch with the green bezel and leather strap. Aside from the fine attention to detail and high quality of the piece, there is also the wearing experience. When I strap into this watch, it just feels so good, and I think that counts for a a lot. What good is a nice looking watch that feels uncomfortable?

@startupbusinesscoaching

2 ай бұрын

Hello! What wrist size do you have? I am at 6.5” and am wondering if the 42mm is too big? Thanks! J

Longines, probably my favourite watchmaker.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

No pretence, no status, just a deep history with aviation and insanely cool stories to go with them 😉

@numberstation

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Absolutely, and with each new release they seem to get better and better. Great variety within their range, excellent value, superb quality…and ignored by the crass and vulgar. If there’s such thing as a “sleeper” brand in watchmaking, it’s Longines.

💪 Gun Show is back! Great video! Glad you’re well too.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

The guns haven't been used in 3 weeks (and the thought of exercising kills me 😆) BUT it's good to be talking / presenting again Rob and thank you sir!

Hope you are feeling better mate. Thanks for the review.

A very fine looking and functional watch!

Was debating between the Tudor black bay pro 39mm or Zulu time GMT. Went with the Longines with the green ceramic and anthracite dial and have to say I haven't taken it off my wrist in 3 weeks! The quality of the watch, the feel of that beautiful leather strap and the all around feel of it makes it worth the title of a True Traveller's GMT and all for 3K? My first luxury watch and I'm so glad I made Longines as my choice for it!

Nice job on this! Subscribed!

Thank you for the review and insight. Have the LLD and the Conquest VHP GMT, looking for my 3rd watch and wanting to get another brand. However, when Longines released the this, what it has to offer and at the price point, seriously considering it. Beats the Tag Heuer Autavia through and through, no match in my opinion.

Best wishes in your recovery, mate!

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. The last two weeks have been very slow but I'm feeling myself again finally. Really appreciate it brother 🥃

I cannot disagree with all of your points IDGuy. This watch is stunning. I have a lot of respect for Longines with the releases over the last few years. The Big Eye in steel (a watch I initially disliked but now own) through to the Sector dial and Tuxedo, wonderful at a glance readable pieces. The Zulu time is another piece that is simple yet elegant and the date at six (something that is quite rare in the Longines catalogue these days) along with the COSC certification are also a plus. The difficult choice would be the colour and to decide between the bracelet and the strap. Another model for me to see at the AD at some point. One thing that I've yet to find out is is the bezel is a 48 click like the Tudor BB GMT (1/2 hour differential) that would cover time zones that are 1/2 hours away from GMT. I work with teams all over the world that have that GMT +- X+1/2 offset.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

It hit me the other day that I don't think Longines has gone a year without bringing out a banger of a watch (every year) It's pretty incredible what they manage to do in the background all the time AND they're finally getting the attention. No doubt they're going after Tudors jugular with these (and hopefully will bring the sizes down soon enough) But it's such a great start. And wit the bezel clicks, I might be wrong, but it looks like it might be a 48 / 24 click? We've gotta see these in the flesh 😉

The new 39mm is truly a masterpiece!

I tried the blue one, and was very impressed. Steel in this size is a bit too heavy for my taste though. Hope they make it in titanium soon.

At some point this year or early next year I will add a spirit to my collection. GMT or not, these are classic and will be around for years to come.

Love Mine !!!! Great review!!!!

Good to see you again my friend! Hope you get fully recovered soon.... Not much news from me, apart from my AD emailing to say "we don't really have a waiting list anymore. And we only received 8 OP 36mm watches in the last year".... I'm beginning to realise that I may just need to keep saving and pay double at retail.. Or there is of course the option of just getting Omega !! Hahahah.. The thing about these Omegas.... Too thick, and also I prefer a solid caseback... Damn this watch game... Cannot win in this goldilocks world Edit. Sorry I forgot I was commenting on a video !! Ha ! Beautiful classy Longines there for sure.. But as you know, I am on a one watch mission...

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that the AD game has gotten this rough (I'm sure it's the same here in England) Cut your losses laddie and grab a Tudor (It's a great compromise 😉) OR If you're still driven and you know that the OP36 is the machine you want, go after it. The heart wants what it wants. I know your frustrations too... earlier this year the model I wanted was grinding away at me - I'll save the story until the unveiling, but it was borderline depressing seeing people flaunting them and knowing less than zero about what made them significant. We need to chat about this in the future Valera and have a super weekend! 🥃

@Valera_Scotland

2 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy for sure matey. I'll be in Ashford Kent in May, or another time later in the year . So feel free to say hi and we'll have a beer Edit... and I feel I have to go with your second suggestion. I'm going to stay patient and get the OP. Black or blue is probably the way as they're very beautiful and easier to find..I may only need to pay 3k over to get one, which in the long run of many years isn't all that terrible

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Valera_Scotland Shoot me an email and let's see if we can make a plan! But agreed, if you look at it as "3k for a lifetime of great experiences" you really can't put a price on it. That was my rationale paying a smidgen over retail for my Tudor. I definitely cherish it more than I thought AND it's getting all the wear time. Sometimes biting the bullet has its benefits 😉

Lovely looking watch overall. Though would prefer it without the 5 stars (sorry, looks gimmicky to me) Tudor GMT ‘Pepsi’ still on top either way imho. Good weekend! 🍻

@Nachovalenti899

Жыл бұрын

100% agree.

It's very nice apart from the hockey puck size.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

42 x 14 is a biggie... Here's hoping they bring it down to 40 soon enough 🥃

great review and a nice looking (true) GMT. Why is the second-hand on the watch moving backwards in your videos (for example, at 5:12)?

A little smaller and crown guards and I'm sold!

Thank you for your review. I´m planning to buy it this week. I love Rolex, but dosen´t want to pay huge prices because privates want to earn some quick money. So this will be my first premium watch. But I can´t figure to buy leather or steel, so I think I will buy both straps.

I'm glad you're feeling better IDGuy! But now that you I hope you do some livestreams, I miss them big time. Those were the highlight of my...... bi-week? Highlight of every other week, or both. Speaking of the Zulu, which is named perfectly for a South-African, I hope they do it in the 37mm case. I'm *going to the AD tonight for an Oris event so hopefully they'll have this too that I can check out. Anways, glad you're still kicking.

@ID-Guy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always brother. It's been a slow 2 weeks! and the Livestreams, they will happen again (eventually) 😆 And these models in a 40mm would be killer, right? No doubt they're targeting Tudor's jugular (so it's almost guaranteed they'll be bringing the diameters down) Hope it was a superb time at the Oris event! Ah! Isn't it refreshing to talk about watches that we can afford?? Be well Nef and thank you again 🥃

Hi thank you for another great review I'm going to purchase the new 39mm version I'm undecided between the blue or black and gilt with green bezel what are your thoughts.

Just a question: what color to choose? I love all the colors and already own a Spirit 40mm black (prestige edition). I love the black with green bezel, but it’s probably the one that going old the quickest.

I see five stars and I think trip advisor review.

Great piece

I love Longines!

I agree with you. A truly beautiful watch.

I just bought a Christopher Ward c63 sealander gmt and I will probably buy this one as well.