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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Coral
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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