Spinnaker FleussvsSwiss Military Hanowa Typhoon

Fleuss
SpinnakerFleuss

Ref. fleuss-automatic-spongebob-squarepants-shell-mates-limited-edition-gary-the-grey-sp-5160-04·MSRP $395

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss at true scale

Fleuss

Swiss Military Hanowa Typhoon at true scale

Typhoon

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

MSRP

$395

lowest

$817

Movement

Automatic

Soprod P024

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Soprod P024

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$817
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Fleuss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss for its attractive dial textures and vintage aesthetic, with several noting its good size and legibility contribute to significant wrist time. The watch is also commended for its solid build and accurate performance, remaining scratch-free after extended wear. Some owners find the stock strap to be a drawback, and one user felt a specific limited edition variant was overpriced unless heavily discounted. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its appealing design and value, particularly when found at a reduced price.

Swiss Military Hanowa Typhoon

Owners widely praise the Swiss Military Hanowa TYPHOON for its exceptional durability and value, with one owner reporting their watch held up exceptionally well over 10 years of rough use. The case design is noted as detailed and interesting for its price point. However, one observer found the finishing sub-standard, and a reviewer flagged the dial aesthetics due to the layout of the movement, suggesting larger hands and a better starting position for the chronograph minute hand. The bracelet's clasp may be snug, and the titanium case is prone to scratches, with one owner noting their metal band became loose over time. Overall, owners rate the Swiss Military Hanowa TYPHOON highly for its robust build and strong value proposition.