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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39.9mm
Thickness
14mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$6,870

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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.

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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