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Farer MOONPHASEvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Seagull ST1908
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$550
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