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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsVario 1918 Pilot

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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