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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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