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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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