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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsTAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
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.

TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

The TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph is widely praised for its technically complex and visually striking design, featuring a futuristic titanium case and a three-dimensional dial that owners find exceptionally beautiful and a conversation starter. Reviewers highlight its lightweight construction, with a 41mm case weighing 85 grams due to 3D-printed titanium components. The automatic TH81-00 split-seconds movement is noted as a milestone for the brand, demonstrating mature mechanical watchmaking. However, some find the skeletonized design clashes with the classic Monaco profile, and the 41mm case with 15.2mm thickness means it wears large, with some owners finding it too big for smaller wrists. The 30m water resistance is also a noted specification. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph highly for its innovative design and technical achievement as a high-horology motorsports statement piece.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph65h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph30m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Titanium coated with black DLC
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
TH81-00
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Rattrapante Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
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