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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsTimefactors PRS-29A

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
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.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$544
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