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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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