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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay 68

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Black Bay 68
TudorBlack Bay 68
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Coral
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5601-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$5,475

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

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