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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
16mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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