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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $2,650 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $2,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38.75mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

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

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic.

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

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

Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsLongines EVIDENZA

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 EVIDENZA

L2.642.4.73.6

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

EVIDENZA38.75mm

Power Reserve

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

EVIDENZA50h

Water Resistance

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

EVIDENZA$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Coral

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L615.3

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, small second at 6 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$2,650

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its unique tonneau shape, elegant and classy aesthetic, and standout dial texture, with one owner highlighting its suitability for a classic look over 16 years. Reviewers and owners alike commend its blued hands and guilloche dial for evoking panache, though some note the cut-off '6' numeral as a flaw. One owner found the date window useful and well-placed, while another suggested its absence would improve the design. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its distinctive design and elegant finishing.

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