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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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