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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
28.9mm
Thickness
14mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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