Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsSan Martin BB58

BB58
San MartinBB58

Ref. eu-warehouse-san-martin-bb58-nh35-automatic-watch-sn008c·MSRP $158

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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

San Martin BB58 at true scale

BB58

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$450

$158

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
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
$158
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Reviews

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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.

San Martin BB58

Owners rate the San Martin BB58 very highly for its build and value. Multiple owners praise the on-the-fly micro-adjust clasp as solid, functional and a standout addition, with one saying they have not seen a $1k watch that can touch it, and another calling the BB58 the superior homage to the original and "basically as close as you can get without paying Tudor prices." Owners describe it as premium rather than cheap, and one calls its quality fantastic for the price. Criticism is limited to one owner's objections to the riveted bracelet links and the logo. Overall, owners rate the San Martin BB58 as a standout value because its clasp, finishing and build punch well above its price.

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