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Formex Field AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST1908
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$550
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