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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.9mm
Thickness
13mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$335

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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