Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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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 40 Automatic at true scale

Fleuss 40 Automatic

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

150m

300m

highest

MSRP

$450

lowest

$650

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Aquamarine

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$650
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

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