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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$625

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

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