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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$475

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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