Geckota Chronotimer ChronographvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
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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.
Chronotimer Chronograph
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$299
lowest
$550
Movement
Quartz
Seagull ST19xx (6497/6498 family)
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph for its appealing designs, with some receiving frequent compliments. The pushers are described as clicky, and the chronograph seconds hand sweeps, exceeding expectations for a quartz movement. One owner notes the movements are solid workhorses and prices are reasonable if the finish matches website appearance. However, the watch wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size, with one user finding the red dial a weird shade. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its appealing designs and satisfying chronograph function at a reasonable price.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph for its excellent quality, finishing, lume, bracelet, and reliable Seagull ST19xx movement. One owner notes the watch is a good choice for larger wrists. However, one owner found the build quality unimpressive, citing a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph highly for its robust construction and attractive finishing at the price point.
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.
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