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Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver NessievsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$428

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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