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Oceanica Watch Co. BarracudavsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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

Barracuda
Oceanica Watch Co.Barracuda
MSRP $300
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
What people say

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Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda's gilt relief dial with negative printing as stunning. One owner notes the watch runs at approximately +1 second per day. Another owner reports a case height of 11.5mm. Some in the community criticize the Barracuda's design for being heavily inspired by another watch, with comments on the dial waves not reaching the edge and the case and bezel resembling a lower-cost alternative. On balance, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda highly for its striking dial design at the price.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barracuda41mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Barracuda
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Barracuda200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Barracuda$300
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$450
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