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Maen Brooklyn 36vsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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Brooklyn 36
MaenBrooklyn 36
MSRP $639
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brooklyn 3636mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Brooklyn 3640h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Brooklyn 3650m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
Brooklyn 36$639
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
11.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M5.1.1
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seagull ST1908

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$550

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What people say

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Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan combination, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that offers an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, with one owner finding its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. The triple calendar complication is appreciated at its price point, and some find its construction and finish superior to competitors. However, some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index. There are also mixed sentiments regarding the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement compared to established Swiss brands, alongside questions about its price point relative to other options. Overall, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and value, particularly its dial and bracelet finishing.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

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.

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