Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide 39 - 3121503C

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic at true scale

Fleuss 40 Automatic

Venezianico Nereide 39 - 3121503C at true scale

Nereide 39 - 3121503C

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

45.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$450

lowest

$654

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$654
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is noted as a good size for smaller wrists, with one owner finding it comfortable on a 6.25-inch wrist. However, the lume is considered too diffuse for easy nighttime reading of the hands. The pilot-style crown is an unusual design choice for a dive watch. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic to be a well-sized and comfortable watch with a unique crown design.

Venezianico Nereide 39 - 3121503C

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide 39 - 3121503C's striking mother-of-pearl blue dial and the impressive, crisp action of its tungsten bezel. The 39mm case is noted for its elegant wearability and consistent finishing, with one owner comparing its quality favorably to TAG Heuer. However, lume is considered weak, and the bracelet's taper from 20mm to 16mm lacks micro-adjustment, making resizing difficult for some. Accuracy varies, with reports of +3 seconds per day and one instance of 30 seconds per day fast, though the manufacturer's standard is ±11 seconds per day. The NH35 movement is mentioned as a point of criticism by one reviewer, while another notes the bezel can dirty easily. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide 39 - 3121503C highly for its exceptional dial and bezel aesthetics and overall build quality at its price point.

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