Henry Archer NordsøvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic
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Measurements
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Nordsø
Fleuss 40 Automatic
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
MSRP
$521
$450
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Henry Archer Nordsø owners widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with reviewers highlighting its vibrant dial colors and overall value. The 40mm case is noted as comfortable, and the watch is described as well-made with good durability. Some owners find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. The bezel knurling is flagged as slippery and lacking legibility for serious diving. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking use of color and impressive build quality at its price point.
The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is noted as a good size for smaller wrists, with one owner finding it comfortable on a 6.25-inch wrist. However, the lume is considered too diffuse for easy nighttime reading of the hands. The pilot-style crown is an unusual design choice for a dive watch. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic to be a well-sized and comfortable watch with a unique crown design.
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