Who Makes the Better GMT Watch? - Longines Zulu Time & Tudor Black Bay Pro Comparison 

As some commentators have pointed out- the Longines Zulu Time does indeed have an adjustable GMT hand. Which makes it a true travellers GMT- a detail that was missed in the video. Thank you all.

The Longines has no history?? Longines came out with dual time zone watches years before anybody else including Rolex. Sure it's not a 1:1 reissue of a historical model, but Longines definitely has history.

Usually my grail watch changes every few weeks but the Zulu time has been my grail for over 12 months now. The new 39mm is pretty perfect.

Two stunning watches, but I find the Longines amazingly beautiful. It shows great quality and original design. Considering the materials used and the comparable movements, the price difference seems to be in favor of the Longines.

Longines completely killed it with the Zulu Time. Love the ceramic bezel vs steel bezel lib with blue sunburst dial vs flat black on Tudor. 3 color options for Longines and 1 for Tudor. Love how the leather bands are micro adjustable, who has that at this piece point?!? Nobody but Longines. It’s twice the total watch for the money.

What Longines gives us with the spirit range (spirit 40, spirit titanium, spirit 37, zullu) is more than impressive.

Great review although I don’t think you clearly showed that the Longines is also a traveller GMT. I think you should have showed that the hour hand on it is also set independently. Both great watches, my choice is the Zulu Time.

I do think there is a $1,200 difference in quality.... but it is the Longines Zulu that should be $1,200 MORE expensive than the Black Bay. What a phenomenal watch from a way-under-appreciated manufacture.

Love both of these watches. The BB Pro may find its way into my collection at some point but it really is just an homage to my favorite piece - my 16550 Rolex Explorer II (Alpine/Cream dial). I have a black dial Submariner 168000 and never felt the pull to add a black dial Ex II to the box… though for less than half the price, I could add the Tudor. I already have my eye on the Pepsi BB GMT. What a stunning bezel. Now… the Longines. What a home run. Best new piece for 2022 imho. Saw the giant electronic ads in the Oculus in NYC on my way from the Davidoff lounge to the 1 train and fell in love at first sight. Walked right into the Longines shop and got one of the first green bezel/leather strap “livery” that had hit the store. Could not be happier with that watch. I know $3K is a bunch of money but, in the watch world, that piece is an absolute bargain. The finish on that watch has vaulted Longines into the arena with the biggest names. Next to everything else in my case, that is the one people ask about the most. Well done and huge props to Matthias Breschan, Giuseppe Miccio, and the rest of the artisans at Longines.

Excellent review. If Longines had a 39mm Zulu Time with a shorter lug to lug in its catalog, I'd buy it.

I picked up the Zulu Time today, that same green bezel model. It is beautiful. A note on size commentary in RU-vid watch videos… I have 7.5 inch wrists so 42mm and 50mm lug to lug is perfect fit for me. Not too big at all. Even though they are similar in thickness, the Zulu distributed it in a way that it’s less blocky and seems thinner. But some people might like a blocky look.

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the BBPro, the Zulu looks better and more versatile and lastly better value for $.

Great Video, I bought my Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT Blue on black on Dec 16 2022 and it is amazing in all aspects. Mine is perfect for my wrist and I actually can't fault it. It looks so elegant & classy and the box is absolutely amazing!!!

I just got the Zulu in blue - love it. If your wrist is 7 or up it’s a great fit, slim for a GMT and very comfortable weight. It’s my one and done now. This Tudor has a cool dial but too chunky for its size. I used to own the BB GMT, the Zulu is a better watch.

That dial on the Longines looks extremely 3D to me, I think it's because their movement is very flat and that allows them a lot of room to apply those raised numerals and logos/stars. It's beautiful, it catches the light from all sorts of directions, I saw it in person recently and I must admit it's hard to get it out of my mind.

That is a great comparison review of both watches David! Also the quality of the videography is of professional standard!! 👏 Both excellent watches and I think you really couldn’t go wrong with either ⌚️👌👌 And tbh it’s tough choosing - in fact you couldn’t blame anyone having both in their collection! For me I think I’d choose the Longines as it is original, is a little bit bigger for my 7.25” wrist, and being a fair bit cheaper definitely gives some funds towards your next watch - perhaps a mighty Grand Seiko!! 👌🙌

Only seen the intro and already know I’ll love this video!

Just pick up longines Zulu and love it with no taxes from upper Canada mall

Fortunately I am in a market where I was able to try on both a BB GMT and the Zulu Time (not the BB Pro, so not a perfect comparison). I had expected to get the Tudor, but the side slabs didn't sit well on my wrist. I ended up leaving with the the Longines. I'd take either in a heartbeat though.

The longines is so beautiful. I would own this over the Tudor anyday of the week personally.

That Longines is stunning. The Tudor....has snowflake hands. So back to the Longines. They seem to be making some really nice watches.

If the Longines was smaller, I'd have preferred it. Instead, I bought a Black Bay Pro. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the review! I was all in on the Pro, but the Longines is a very attractive watch. I'm attracted to vintage-style watches and the Longines exudes that esthetic to me. Plus it's accessible...

Those 2 watches together looks really good. It’s like taking a picture of a submariner and a speedmaster. They just fit well in 1 picture.

Longines 100%

The visuals and editing is unreal man. It is so well produced. Well done! They're both stunning watches. I'd be happy with either one as a one and done.

Both great but I would go with Tudor. For me it looks better and is wear it and forget about it. It will last longer and take more of a beating while still looking good as it ages and comes to life with every Nick and cranny.

Longines made the first dual-time watch, AND the first GMT movement watch. The "Zulu Time" was the first gmt ever, and that's why they named this release "Zulu Time."

This is a helpful video. Longines just released a 39mm Zulu Time!

The Zulu time is simply a nicer looking watch in my eyes. I really hate Tudor hands, and even discounting the hands I just think the Zulu simply looks better and is more versatile.

Well based just on looks Longines = pure class Tudor = rugged tool watch

Once Longines puts this watch out in 40mm, it’s game over. Hopefully they make some other small tweaks too - would love to see more colors, the light blue hand on the blue sunburst model, a fully lumed bezel, etc. 🤞🏻

I picked up the Pro. I got it unworn on Belez for 3500 in 2023. It’s come down in 2024. It’s a beautiful watch I’ll changed the strap with a RUBBERB. It’s lighter with the strap.

Amazing video as always, the Pro is a v weird piece for me, I dogged it as lazy and generic till I saw it in the metal, the finishing on the bezel and the lume plots are incredible and I love it to bits, so much so I’ve shifted out most of my other gada watches

The Longines has significantly more history than the Tudor in the gmt/Zulu question. Longines were the 1st watchmaker to produce a dual timezone in 1908 for the Ottoman empire in a pocket watch, and in a wristwatch format in the 1920's withe the zulu time wrist watch before rolex was a thing.

My experience with NKUWAN was fantastic. The watch arrived quickly and was exactly as described.

I may have missed it, but one should mention is the on the fly adjustment system when you get the leather strap.

If you asked a non watch person I’d bet they would think the Tudor looked like a 500$ watch and the longines like a 5k$ watch. But really, the longines is so much nicer looking. Just a beauty.

The best detailed review I have seen, that I can remember anyway. Excellent work, the longines is very Desirable watch but that pro just edges it for me. But then there's the price

incredible video, a visual spectacle to appreciate these two great watches. good work!!

T-fit is incredible ... can't wait until those patents expire and I can have it on everything.

Now we have a 39mm Zulu Time, perfect watch with a perfect price tag

Great video! Really enjoyed this comparison as I’ve been considering both of these watches. Amazing job!

The price difference is obvious in that the Longines looks $1200 more than the Tudor. The finish of the Tudor hands have a lot of imperfection but is invisible to Tudor die hards. Tudor pedigree relies too much on Rolex so I’ve yet to see a review where Rolex is not invoked. Objectively, Longines is the better watch; but due to social contagion, I have a couple of Tudors 😃. Definitely add a couple of Longines to my collection.

This Longines Spirit Zulu GMT is the most beautiful GMT of all.

Thanks for the comparison, it's the longines for me..

BB Pro all day. That said, the Zulu Time is amazing and will hopefully bring more people to the brand. Also, you can buy the Zulu time, whereas the BB Pro you get to wait on a list, possibly never getting a call.

I feel that the Longines is better. I have the blue one and it's awesome. That said, I've only tried the Tudor on.

Beautiful video! Besides the clasp, the Longines looks more expensive and prettier. I also wish it was a 40mm. By the way, in saying “Longines”, the S is silent. So it’s just “lawn-geen”.

I’m lucky enough to own both. ( Blue longine ) Really enjoy both of them . 👍

I really like the snowflake hands on the Tudor something about them always stand out to me in a charming way and has much better lume. The Zulu dial is exquisite, the 5 star dial and the rotating bezel make all the difference to me as both watches are true GMT and chronometers. All in all I would side with Longines.

Im a big fan of tudor and not so much of longines, but longines really hit it out of the park with this zulu spirit.

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Both beautiful watches. So I tried both and eventually went for the BB-Pro. Despite the beautiful dial of the Longines, I find it a bit too bling in my opinion (i've tried the green/gold version), compared to the Tudor. And the case of the Tudor is a nice size for my wrist. The Longines looks too big in my opinion. So I am now very happy with my BB-Pro.

The Black version of the Longines Zulu is the best, with that blue GMT hand pop.

I find the Longines to be the better value and more interesting watch, although the real value buy, and for those with average size wrists or just wanting more wrist presence, the Mido Ocean Star GMT is what I chose. 200m WR, 80h PR, and a true traveler's GMT. Hard to top that for its very modest price point.

I've had the BBPro for 6 weeks and uts an excellent watch for the money.....the Zulu is a very good option for the money and might be added to my collection 👍👍

Longines!!

Both are good and they do functionthe same. But Tudor is Tudor at the end.

I own an Explorer II and a Pepsi GMT II ... What the Ex2 offers that the GMT2 does not is inconspicuousness. People -- including those whom you might not want to -- notice a red/blue-bezel watch on a steel bracelet ... nobody notices the Ex2, which is a benefit in certain contexts. (Generally, though, better to simply not-go places where you can't comfortably/safely wear whatever watch you want.)

I had a chance to check out this watch today at the AD, dial is sooo nice however its a bit thick and the thickness is more apparent due to smaller diameter

Pretty easy to get the BB Pro now. Just shows you wait a little and these watches will be available.

That’s a vote for the Longines from me.

I love the Longines and I will buy one next week

i really want the green and gilt longines. ive never wanted a longines before. i love my bb58, but the lro doesnt do it for me

Longines looks better and classier but a little too big for me. Tudor is all rounder. i pick longines.

5:06 The Zulu Time is also a travellers gmt with an adjustable hour hand.

I have the longines spirit zulu time in bracelet and I tried the black bay pro. I find the the black bay pro is much more comfortable to wear than the Longines. Undeniably the Longines looks better and gives better value with its third timezone capability. Quality wise, both are the same. Unfortunately, am leaning towards BB pro and plan to sell my Longines.

The zulu looks way better if you ask me. Apparently this Tudor model is popular but to me it looks cheap and i don't like the metallic bezel

At first glance the longines looks higher quality. That's my reaction after two seconds.

I have the Longines Spirit Chronograph, lovely watch. I think that you said the bracelet has screw pins however, it does not, not on the Chronograph version or Zulu Time. Both lovely watches mind!

Damn, that Longines is beautiful

As a long time rolex fan boy but not so much anymore, I'd pick the longines because it looks nicer to me, however if I were to pick this longines vs the new Tudor gmt S&G root beer, I would pick the root beer and I did. It's such a beautiful watch, super vintage vibes, almost feel like looking at antiques. P.S. I'd actually pick the root beer over any Rolex

I think your video needed to compare the Tudor BB GMT (Pepsi) too in this video because in my opinion the Longines is going straight for the Tudor market. I own a Tudor BB GMT and love the watch , but I am already looking to getting the Longines Zulu time , for the Tudor BB Pro I feel the Steinhart Homage version can save you a lot of money and give you what the Pro offers and looks more like the original Rolex 1655 model. In my opinion great video nice history given, thank you and all the best.

For the price. The grand seiko quartz gmt 's

Great video, thanks for sharing. Can you suggest a good Longines retailer in the GTA ?? ( or Canadian on line seller for this ).Thanks

Wish Longines would lose those distracting "stars" on the dial. Reminds me of an Amazon review, with the Longines Zulu arrogantly giving itself five stars.

I’ve tried both on and prefer Tudor one.❤

I'll keep my GS SBGM245 over these two, but excellent comparo!

Love that gold tone hand stack on the Longines, I can’t figure out why Tuder uses that rough (almost looks like spray-on bed liner) on all of their hands. It looks good at a glance but all the close up shots of the Tuder dial makes it look cheap imo…

I would do the Longines spirit which I did the 40m sunburst dial blue is fantastic

Awesome and very objective video that gives each watch its props without downplaying their craftsmanship . Love both watches the I would consider the longines but the lugs are too long , therefore Tudor all the way

Will you be doing a review of the new Longines Zulu Time 39?

Love many details on the Longines but wish they would’ve made the bezel a matte finish. The glossy bezel just doesn’t do it for me (same with modern Rolex) makes it feel cheap

That’s the best color Longines too. I’m torn between to the two tbh.

Longines are a fantastic Swiss brand with tons of history !

The Longines hands down! I can't take the hands on the Tudor.

Love the looks of the Black Bay Pro but hate that 15mm thickness. If that thickness came down to 13.5mm, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Come on Tudor, why so thick?

Devosa GMT.....owned .2years excellent watch at £168

The Longines all the way.

Tried both. Cannot compare Tudor quality control. Flawless.

Even for the same money, I prefer the Longines Zulu time. Granted, I don’t like the Tudor GMT Pro’s look: I prefer the other Black Bay GMT, with the colored bezel. That would be a tougher decision.

You mentioned that if we have a good relationship with a dealer, we could get the Longines at under retail. How much under retail do you think I could get? Do you think 15 percent off is likely? OR maybe even more? I tried it on in at an AD. But didn't even ask about getting a discount. What is the likely discount? THANKS

Great review/comparison!

So get both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁😁

Very good comparison. Get going 🚀

What’s the bracelet taper for the Pro, from lug to clasp?

Intro music is tip top. What’s the title?

The only thing i want on the Longines is the tfit clasp

Check out the Jack Mason a true GMT. I love my Zulu Time on leather.