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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Black Bay Chrono S&G
TudorBlack Bay Chrono S&G
MSRP $8,525

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Black Bay Chrono S&G41mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Black Bay Chrono S&G70h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Black Bay Chrono S&G200m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Black Bay Chrono S&G$8,525

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Coral
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5813
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$8,525

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G

The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G is widely praised for its bold, vintage-inspired two-tone design, solid modern build, and attractive price point. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-made bracelet, T-fit clasp, and compelling styling, with some noting its unique, muted gold tone that is less flashy than other gold watches. One owner reported excellent timing accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. The Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G utilizes the MT5813 movement, a modified Breitling B01, offering a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the 45-minute chronograph register less practical than a 60-minute counter, and the use of gold capping on the bracelet and bezel is a point of contention for some, with one user also noting faux bracelet rivets as a detractor. The watch's thickness and lug structure are also cited as potential drawbacks for wearability on smaller wrists.

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