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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$325
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