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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$265

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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