Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT at true scale

ARCTIC GMT

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT at true scale

Fleuss GMT

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$560

$299

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko NH34

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
white
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is widely praised for its excellent value, particularly at its $250 price point, featuring a Seiko NH34 automatic movement, a box sapphire crystal, and a lumed sapphire bezel. Owners appreciate its semi-original design among NH34 GMTs and the dial's textured triangles that catch the light beautifully. Some users have received watches with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and the sporty look, especially with the rubber strap, is noted as appealing, as is the chance to support an emerging brand. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable, light wearability, especially considering its affordable price point, highlighting its textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating as stunning features. However, the watch faces criticism for its large 43mm case size, with some describing it as a "hockey puck," and a "jingly jangly" Beads of Rice bracelet with a pressed clasp, which is considered not finely finished. Some users also noted the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value, particularly when found on discount.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Fleuss GMT's Seiko NH34 movement is a recurring positive point. Reviewers also noted the watch's attractive colorways and comfortable wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

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