Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the SII NH35A and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

fleuss-40-automatic-145th-limited-edition-coral-red-sp-5133-77

MSRP $450

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Coral

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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