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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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