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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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