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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsTissot Chrono L

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Coral
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$475
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