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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsSeiko Astron

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
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

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 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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