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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Vitesse

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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