How Are These SO GOOD?? Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 VS HydroConquest GMT Comparison

I love GMT watches whether they are flyer GMTs or caller GMTs. I've owned a bunch of them including the Rolex Explorer II, Tudor Black Bay Pro, Seiko SSK GMT and MM200 GMT, and more from Grand Seiko, Zodiac, and Traska. So it's no surprise that the Longines Spirit Zulu Time piqued my interest at 42mm and then even more so at 39mm.

Then just a short while later, Longines released the HydroConquest GMT with a much needed upgrade to the dial and bracelet, now featuring a quick adjust clasp, something not present on the Spirit Zulu Time. Additionally they made this watch a dive GMT meaning that the watch is a dive watch with a standard (more practical) elapsed time dive bezel, but with the addition of a GMT function. Since I love dive watches and GMTs so much, did Longines make my perfect watch? Or does the uniqueness of the Spirit Zulu Time make it a better watch in my eyes?

In this comparison video, I’m going to compare the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 and the HydroConquest GMT by scoring 8 categories that cover the many different aspects of a watch such as the dial, hands, case, bracelet, on the wrist feel, and just how happy they make me feel. So which one will come out on top?
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TIME STAMPS:

Spirit Zulu Time VS HydroConquest GMT - 00:00
The Dial / Hands - 00:51
The Case / Bezel - 02:14
The Bracelet - 04:05
The Movement - 05:55
On The Wrist Feel - 07:27
Value - 08:07
Strapmonsterability - 09:24
TWI Happy Index - 10:42
Final Score - 11:43
DIMENSIONS:

HydroConquest GMT

Case width: 41.3mm
Lug width: 21mm
Bracelet at clasp: 16mm
Bracelet taper: 5mm
Lug to lug: 49.2mm
Bezel width: 41.1mm
Dial width: 31mm
Case thickness: 12.9mm
Midcase thickness: 6.2mm
Bezel height: 3.5mm
Crown diameter: 7.1mm
Crown height: 4.5mm
Weight: with bracelet: 174 grams
Water resistance: 300m
Crystal: sapphire
Movement: L844.5
Power reserve: 72 hours

Spirit Zulu Time 39

Case width: 39.1mm
Lug width: 21mm
Bracelet at clasp: 16mm
Bracelet taper: 5mm
Lug to lug: 46.8mm
Bezel width: 39.2mm
Dial width: 30.4mm
Case thickness: 13.4mm
Midcase thickness: 6.5mm
Bezel height: 3.8mm
Crown diameter: 6.9mm
Crown height: 4.6mm
Weight (with bracelet): 144 grams
Water resistance: 200m
Crystal: Domed sapphire
Movement: Longines L844.4
Power Reserve: 72 hours
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