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Spinnaker Fleuss ChronographvsZenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

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Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
Defy Skyline Chronograph
ZenithDefy Skyline Chronograph
MSRP $14,500
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.

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph for its excellent finishing, integrated-bracelet design, and comfortable wearability, with some specifically noting its 100m water resistance and 42mm case size are well-executed. The dial's starry pattern and light reflection are frequently highlighted as attractive features, and the 1/10th-second indicator is seen by some as a cool complication. However, opinions are divided on the dial's finishing, with some finding the star pattern's interruption around other elements amateurish, and the 1/10th-second subdial is considered by some reviewers to render the running seconds useless. Some owners find the bracelet's first link rigid and the watch's lug-to-lug distance challenging for smaller or flatter wrists, and one reviewer felt the 42mm case was too large and flashy. The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph is seen by some as a great value, especially on the grey market, while others find its pricing steep.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Defy Skyline Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Defy Skyline Chronograph60h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Chronograph100m
Defy Skyline Chronograph100m
MSRP
Fleuss Chronograph$325
Defy Skyline Chronograph$14,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$14,500
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