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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Coral
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$935

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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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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