Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,475 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is rated to 150m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie.

What movement does the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie uses the SII NH35A and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver NessievsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

fleuss-automatic-nessie-pearl-diver-limited-edition-nessie-blue-sp-5168-01

MSRP $425

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$3,900

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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 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.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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