Longines Spirit Zulu Time automatic blue ceramic bezel anthracite dial steel bracelet 42 mm

The modern heir to a travel icon

For over a century, Longines has accompanied pioneers of time and space. In 1925, the Swiss Maison made history by creating the first dual-time zone wristwatch, designed for the Royal Canadian Navy. Named Zulu Time in homage to universal time (UTC+0), this watch marked the beginning of a long tradition of timepieces dedicated to travelers, pilots, and navigators. In 2022, the Spirit Zulu Time collection reinterprets this heritage with a contemporary aesthetic and cutting-edge technology. The L3.812.4.60.6 reference, in a 42 mm version, continues this vision with a strong presence on the wrist and a new color scheme.

A powerful and contrasting aesthetic

The 42 mm stainless steel case, with satin and polished finishes, imposes its robustness while maintaining the balanced proportions of the Spirit line. It is topped by a bidirectional rotating bezel adorned with a blue ceramic insert engraved with a 24-hour scale, allowing instant reading of a second time zone. The contrast between this luminous bezel and the sandblasted anthracite dial creates an attractive visual tension, where elegance rivals legibility.

The applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, matching dauphine hands, and black GMT hand with a gold arrow tip are all coated with Super-LumiNova® Light Old Radium, ensuring clear readability in all conditions. At 6 o'clock, the five golden stars of Longines and the date window are part of the collection's consistent aesthetic signature.

A mechanism designed to cross time zones

The Spirit Zulu Time 42 mm is powered by the L844.4 caliber, a self-winding mechanical movement developed exclusively by Longines. Featuring a silicon balance spring, it offers magnetic resistance up to ten times greater than the ISO 764 standard and guarantees long-lasting precision certified by the COSC.

This caliber displays the hours, minutes, seconds, date, and a second time zone via the GMT hand, all with a generous power reserve of 72 hours. A reliable, high-performance traveler's movement designed for life across time zones.

A watch designed for the field

The model is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet with a double safety folding clasp, incorporating a push-button opening mechanism. Its quick-change system allows you to vary your style with ease. Water resistance is guaranteed to 100 meters, making it a true all-terrain tool, equally suited to a transatlantic crossing or demanding everyday use.

An imposing GMT, designed for adventure

With its generous dimensions, the Zulu Time L3.812.4.60.6 is for those who love watches that make a statement on the wrist. Whether for its enhanced readability, its confident presence or its strong visual impact, this model stands out as one of the most charismatic in the range. True to Longines' DNA, it successfully combines a navigational tool with a prestigious timepiece.