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The Spinnaker Fleuss is named for Henry Fleuss, a diving-gear pioneer, and it is a real 150m diver.
This Fleuss is black and steel with a dark navy, treated leather strap that feels like suede. What makes it unique is the acrylic-filled bezel with lume under it, which looks like a little glass lens. It is 44mm, has a screw-down crown and an automatic movement, and it looks like a much more expensive watch than it is. The SP-5056-02 is not on Amazon now, so the button goes to a current Fleuss automatic.
- Unique lumed acrylic bezel insert
- Real dive specs: 150m and screw-down crown
- Solid unidirectional bezel clicks
- Thick strap is comfortable out of the box
- Looks pricier than it is
- Thick strap is stiff to buckle at first
- At 44mm, it is a big watch for small wrists
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
The bezel
All the bezel printing is luminous, under a smooth acrylic fill that looks like a lens. It only turns one way, with solid clicks, and the first 15 minutes are marked so you can time a dive against the minute hand.
The upper bezel is polished with grooves, and the case below is brushed, with a polished chamfer. I like the contrast.
Dial and lume
The dial has a slightly pebbled texture with the Spinnaker logo, Automatic and the depth rating molded in. There is lume on the applied hour markers, the hands and the seconds-hand pip, so it glows in low light.
The date window at three is a good color match, framed in white. Mine showed the 26th.
Crown and movement
Unscrew the crown. The first position winds, the second sets the date counterclockwise, and the last sets the time. I believe it is a Seiko automatic, but I would not swear to it.
The rotor is black with the Spinnaker name on it.
About the buy link
The SP-5056-02 from my video is not currently listed on Amazon. The button goes to the Spinnaker Fleuss automatic SP-5055-01 in black on a leather strap, from the same Fleuss line. The listing says 43mm and a Miyota 8215 movement, so check the specs before you buy.
The strap and wrist feel
The strap is thick, around 4mm, but very pliable and soft, with side stitching and a Spinnaker buckle. I have had high-end watches with stiff vintage straps that never broke in. This was comfortable right out of the box.
On my 7.5-inch wrist, 44mm is the perfect size. It is formal, traditional and a great value at about $290.
FAQ
How water resistant is the Spinnaker Fleuss?
150 meters, with a screw-down crown.
What size is it?
44mm, with about a 22mm strap.
What is special about the bezel?
It has an acrylic insert over luminous markings, so it looks like a glass lens and glows.
Who was Fleuss?
Henry Fleuss, a pioneer of breathing gear for divers. Spinnaker names a lot of its watches after maritime history.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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