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Seiko Recraft SeriesvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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

Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Recraft Series43.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Recraft Series40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Recraft Series50m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Recraft Series$265
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
7S26
SII NH35A
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

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.

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