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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.8mm
Thickness
11mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Coral
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$4,930
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