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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsVaer Tradition

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$179

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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.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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