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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
11mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$575

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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