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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsTissot PR516

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
PR516100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Valjoux
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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