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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsHELM Vanuatu

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Coral
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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