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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsSinn U18

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

Sinn U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
U1842h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
U182,000m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
16mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
high-strength
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
2000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$3,488
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