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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsVario Futurist

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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