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The Herald Scotland
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Make a super statement of true elegance with the Spirit Zulu Time 1925
This exceptional wristwatch marks the centenary of Longines' first dual-time zone watch – a timepiece forged not only from steel and gold but from a heritage of innovation, adventure and connection across meridians. Now available at Longines' Glasgow boutique, the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is priced at £3,750 and represents a meeting of fine engineering and cultural resonance. Launched with British actor and Longines Ambassador of Elegance, Henry Cavill, the campaign evokes a single poignant question: What time is it there? There is no doubt Cavill has become the ideal modern-day avatar for a watch that connects distant geographies with elegance and technical rigour. 'It gives me, at a glance, that immediate connection with [loved ones],' says the actor, noting how the timepiece offers more than functional precision – but also continuity in a fractured world. The Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is far from a mere homage. It is a distillation of Longines' long-standing dedication to horological accuracy and innovation across borders. Universal reference IN 1925, Longines introduced its first dual-time zone wristwatch, the original "Zulu Time", whose dial was adorned with the maritime signal flag for the letter 'Z' (Zulu) – a reference to Greenwich Mean Time), the universal reference used by aviators and mariners alike. To celebrate the centenary, Longines has crafted a 39-mm stainless steel case fitted with a bidirectional rotating bezel. A first for the Spirit Zulu Time collection, the bezel features an 18K rose gold cap with a circular-brushed insert and engraved 24-hour graduations. It allows for the simultaneous reading of a third time zone—an increasingly valuable function for today's cosmopolitan traveller. The use of rose gold not only adds warmth but subtly nods to the copper strip embedded in the ground at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich—literal and symbolic grounding for the Prime Meridian. The dial is a masterclass in functional elegance. Matt black, it creates visual drama against rose-gold-coloured hands and indexes. Treated with Super-LumiNova®, they glow softly in low light, ensuring legibility in even the most far-flung cockpit or cabin. Five stars rest just above the six o'clock marker, a traditional Longines motif signifying the highest quality movements – accompanied by a discreet date window and a commemorative engraving of the years '1925 – 2025'. Turn the watch over and you'll find another first: a transparent case back revealing a rose-gold-coloured PVD rotor engraved with a planisphere crossed by the Prime Meridian. Inside beats the Longines calibre L844.4, a COSC-certified self-winding mechanical movement with a silicon balance spring that makes it up to ten times more resistant to magnetic fields than ISO standards demand. The watch's true significance, however, transcends technical detail. It stands as a continuation of Longines' commitment to making time visible, navigable and shared. From the brand's early 'Turkish Watches' in 1908, made for the Ottoman Empire, to cockpit clocks used by pioneering aviators like Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Longines has placed itself at the axis of geographical timekeeping. In recent years, the Spirit Zulu Time line has evolved to accommodate the needs of a new generation of travellers, explorers and aesthetes. Available now in Glasgow THAT the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is now available in Glasgow is not merely a retail announcement – it is an invitation. Whether worn under the cuff of a three-piece suit or over the sleeve of a flight jacket, this watch speaks the quiet, articulate language of refinement and purpose. For those who value not only where they are but where they've been – and those they hope to meet across the world's meridians – the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 offers something few watches can: elegant precision wrapped in living history.
Tatler Asia
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Henry Cavill on elegance, legacy and what truly matters across time zones
The timing of this collaboration is especially significant, as Longines celebrates 100 years since it debuted the world's first dual-time zone wristwatch in 1925. That historic timepiece, the Zulu Time, borrowed its name from the NATO phonetic designation for 'Z' (UTC+0), a reference to Greenwich Mean Time. First created for the Royal Canadian Navy, the original Zulu Time represented a breakthrough for global navigation, especially in the age of pioneering aviation. To commemorate the centennial, Longines introduces the Spirit Zulu Time 1925, a special-edition watch that blends the brand's pioneering legacy with modern sophistication. Housed in a 39mm stainless steel case with an 18-karat rose gold-capped rotating bezel, the model debuts several firsts for the collection. The black dial, adorned with rose gold-coloured indexes and Super-LumiNova-treated hour markers, is refined yet highly legible. Under the dial, the exclusive Longines calibre L844.4 offers true GMT functionality and a 72-hour power reserve. Its silicon balance spring and cutting-edge components ensure magnetic resistance far exceeding ISO standards, while the transparent caseback reveals a rose gold PVD rotor engraved with a planisphere intersected by the Prime Meridian. For Cavill, such craftsmanship is more than a technical marvel; it's a form of storytelling. 'There is such a history to watchmaking and to keeping time. These days, we really take it for granted—quite how important it was for navigation, and how the smallest error meant the difference between life and death.' Read more: Tag Heuer unveils two new Monaco timepieces
Man of Many
23-05-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925: A Centenary Celebration in Spectacular Rose Gold
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 23 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. For more than a century, Longines has been a master of tracking multiple time zones at a glance. From impeccably elegant pocket watches to wrist-borne innovations, this is a corner of horology that unquestionably bears the Swiss maison's stamp of authority. Now, the legendary watchmaker is once again building on this rich heritage with the launch of the Spirit Zulu Time 1925, its most sophisticated take on a watch designed to track multiple time zones so far. Starting with a stunning commemorative edition boasting a rotating bezel adorned with the 18K rose-gold cap, each watch is designed to keep you in sync and on time no matter where in the world you might find yourself, while simultaneously delivering copious servings of style. Longines Turkish Watch | Image: Longines The Development of Dual-Time Longines first established its credentials in helping travellers monitor multiple time zones as far back as the 19th century. However, it was with the introduction of its 'Turkish Watches'—wonderfully refined pocket devices built for the Ottoman Empire to track what was then referred to as Turkish and Western times—that its supremacy in this matter was well and truly set. From there, this revered home of horology only continued to enhance its pedigree, launching the first dual-time wristwatch, in the form of 1925's 'Zulu Time', a name inspired by the maritime flag proudly displayed on the watch's dial. The significance of this yellow, blue, red, and black banner was its representation of the letter 'Z', which signifies the time at the zero meridian in Greenwich, London. Now known as Universal Time (UTC +0), in professional aviation, it is more simply referred to as 'Zulu Time' and remains in use amongst pilots and navigators to this day, due to the clarity of its communication over radio. Now, in celebration of a century since the milestone that saw Longines transfer simultaneous time-zone tracking onto the wrist for the first time, the gorgeous new Spirit Zulu Time 1925 pairs the appetite of adventure that has always been at the heart of the Spirit Zulu Time collection with rose-gold aesthetics that lean into globetrotting's luxurious side. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 | Image: Longines First-Class Form The first thing we have to address when it comes to the new 39-mm commemorative edition Spirit Zulu Time 1925 is that incredible 18K rose-gold cap circular-brushed insert sitting atop the bidirectional rotating bezel. More than just a head-turner, it features 24-hour graduations that enable the wearer to track a third time zone, making the whole affair a perfect fit for the first-class cabin jetsetter if ever we've seen one. Not only is this use of rose gold a first for the Spirit Zulu Time collection, but it also holds genuine significance for the origins of synchronised world time. By that, we mean the copper contained within the rose gold pays homage to the copper strip marking the Prime ('zero') Meridian embedded in the ground at the 350-year-old Royal Observatory at Greenwich. It's a wonderful nod to the history of timekeeping. Exploring the timepiece beyond that remarkable headline feature, the stainless steel case houses a matte black dial that contrasts beautifully with the watch's rose gold-coloured hands and indexes. Legibility under all conditions is enhanced further with Super-LumiNova® treatment applied to the hands and hour markers. Positioned above the discreet date window at the 6 o'clock marker are five stars representing the high quality and accuracy of the movement inside, while the years '1925 – 2025' are engraved in a subtle tone-on-tone finish. Further, in twin firsts for the Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection, this commemorative edition features a transparent case back that reveals a rose gold-coloured PVD rotor with a special engraving of a planisphere with the Prime Meridian running through its centre. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 Caseback | Image: Longines For True Travellers Having mentioned the movement inside, let's take a closer look. It's important to note that the new release is a true (or 'traveller') GMT watch, meaning that it features a movement complex enough to keep up with you as you jetset from one time zone to another (as opposed to just tracking another time zone from the comfort of home). The watch is powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L844.4, a self-winding mechanical movement featuring a silicon balance spring, as well as a selection of innovative components that make it up to 10 times more resistant to magnetic fields than required by the ISO 764 standard. It also packs a power reserve of up to 72 hours and boasts chronometer certification from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). Plus, to maximise comfort no matter your destination, the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 comes with both a stainless steel bracelet featuring a double-folding safety clasp and a black NATO strap with a pin buckle. Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 | Image: Longines Here's to More Adventures to Come… Having made a splash with this glorious commemorative edition, Longines will continue to expand the Spirit Zulu Time 1925 collection later this year with stainless steel releases in 39 mm and 42 mm. Each will feature an elegant bidirectional rotating bezel and ceramic insert with a 24-hour scale divided into two shades: matte black and intense polished black. Rose gold will once again provide accents across the watch that contrast perfectly with that same sophisticated black dial, resulting in a timepiece that acts as a perfect, understated sibling to the commemorative edition. What's more, Longines has also introduced new 39 mm and 42 mm Spirit Zulu Time references featuring blue ceramic bezels that contrast with their accompanying anthracite dials to striking effect. Regardless of which of these intoxicating timepieces catches your eye, there's little argument that 2025 is the year of the Spirit Zulu Time. And with the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 commemorative edition available now for AUD$6,925, what better companion could be by your side as you set off on your next time zone-hopping adventure?
