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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,350

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What people say

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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