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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Coral
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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