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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11mm
8.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$265
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