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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
11mm
10.9mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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