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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$699

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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.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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