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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsSeiko Astron

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Astron100m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
1000m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$2,500

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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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