The Longines Spirit Zulu Time typifies the brand’s century-old expertise in timepieces with multiple time zones. Its origins and its name come from the first Longines dual time zone wristwatch manufactured in 1925, which featured the Zulu flag on its dial – Zulu referring to the letter “Z” that designates universal time for aviators. Aesthetically, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time stands out with its meticulous execution and the particular care given to the various details. It features a bidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert. Each model is powered by an exclusive Longines calibre, equipped with a silicon balance-spring, resistant to magnetic fields and chronometer-certified by the COSC.
The GMT complication watch is intrinsically linked to the brand’s history and pioneering spirit. In 1911, Longines filed a patent for the first pocket watch displaying two time zones. And as early as 1908, a model designed for the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) could convert Turkish time into Western time. In 1925, the brand produced for the first time a series of wristwatches displaying a second time zone. This history is still being written today, with several flagship models such as the Longines Spirit Zulu Time, the Longines Master Collection GMT and the HydroConquest GMT.