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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Coral
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH35
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$449
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