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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Coral
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 82s5

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 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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