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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsVaer Calendar Field

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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