Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsTissot Gentleman

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Gentleman
TissotGentleman
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Gentleman40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Gentleman$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$495

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph vs Tissot Gentleman gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing for its price point, often highlighting its thin case profile and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring. The 38mm and 40mm case sizes are frequently cited as comfortable and wearable, with some owners appreciating the subtle "pyramidal" sunburst dial for added visual interest. Specific models are noted for features like an 18k gold bezel or full titanium construction, enhancing perceived quality. Accuracy is generally reported as COSC-level, though one owner notes the seconds hand sweep is less smooth. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its blend of classic design, modern movement technology, and accessible price.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.