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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsSeiko Astron

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

Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$2,500

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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