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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
16mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$3,900

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What people say

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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.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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