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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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