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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsLongines SPIRIT

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

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
SPIRIT37mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
SPIRIT72h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
SPIRIT100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
SPIRIT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Ivory
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,850

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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.

Longines SPIRIT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Spirit for its exceptional finishing, refined vintage-inspired design, and strong value proposition, with many finding the 37mm and 40mm variants to be a "sweet-spot" size for wearability. The champagne dial with applied indices on the 37mm model is noted for its depth and legibility, while the L688.4 movement in the Chronograph is appreciated for its COSC certification and silicon balance spring. Some owners report accuracy within COSC specifications, and the 72-hour power reserve is a frequently cited positive. However, some community members find the bracelet finishing and end links less refined than competitors, and one owner noted the presence of three different fonts on the dial numbers of the 37mm. The 37mm model's non-screw-down crown despite 100m water resistance and the lume strength are also flagged as potential drawbacks by some.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit's reliable COSC-certified movement, Caliber L888.4, with a 72-hour power reserve and a silicone balance spring, is a notable strength. A potential weakness is the watch's relatively high price point compared to its competitors, making it a drawback for some. Reviewers disagree on whether the dial colour shift is a notable feature, with some appreciating it and others not mentioning it as a point of contention.

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