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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$750

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

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