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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
43mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$375

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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 Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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