Over the past four years, their subversive take on vintage dive watch tropes has earned a dedicated following among enthusiasts who like their mechanical watches served with a healthy dose of wit. Now, the duo is back to haunt our wrists with the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic Seconde/Seconde/ 2026 Edition Watch.
Coming in at an accessible £549, this limited release takes the cult-favourite “50 Phantoms” motif—a playful nod to the legendary Fifty Fathoms—and turns the dial into an interactive wrist-bound scavenger hunt.
The 50 Phantoms: Two Temperaments of Spectral Wit
The central premise of the 2026 edition is delightfully mischievous: Spinnaker and André have secreted fifty individual phantoms inside a single timepiece, leaving the discovery entirely to you.
Collectors can choose between two distinct temperaments: one that screams across the dial, and another that whispers in subtle, spectral tones. Which haunting you choose depends entirely on your taste for wrist-borne rebellion.
Hunting down these ghostly apparitions is where the fun begins. While you will catch several phantoms the second you glance down, others remain entirely invisible in broad daylight.
Only when night falls—or when you fire up the included UV blacklight torch—does the watch reveal its full luminescent magic. Layered beneath applied indices, the crisp white dial glows with Swiss Super-LumiNova, turning dark environments into pure visual theatre.
Iconic Fleuss Proportions & White Ceramic Bezel
Beneath the phantom artwork sits a seriously capable, beautifully balanced tool watch. Spinnaker built the 2026 Edition around their iconic Fleuss 40 platform, hitting the ideal sweet spot for modern wearability.
Forged from 316L stainless steel, the case measures 40.0mm in diameter, 12.15mm in thickness, and 47.0mm lug-to-lug, sitting low and balanced on any wrist.
Framing the white dial is a scratch-resistant white ceramic dive bezel that lends the watch a sharp, monochromatic presence. A vintage-inspired box sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating delivers crystal-clear optical depth and superior scratch resistance.
Backed by a secure screw-down crown, the Fleuss offers 10 ATM (100 metres) of water resistance, ready to handle open water just as easily as daily desk duty.
High-Beat Miyota 9039 Calibre & The Ghost Dome Kit
Ticking away inside is the dependable Japanese Miyota 9039 automatic movement. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) across 24 jewels, this three-hand calibre delivers a fluid sweep without any annoying phantom date clicks. With a 41+ hour power reserve, it effortlessly adapts to an active lifestyle without manual winding.
| Technical Specification | Horological & Design Detail |
| Retail Pricing | £549 GBP |
| Case Dimensions | 40.0mm Diameter × 12.15mm Thickness × 47.0mm Lug-to-Lug |
| Case Material & Glass | 316L Stainless Steel w/ Box Sapphire Crystal (AR Coating) |
| Bezel & Dial | White Ceramic Bezel / White Dial w/ Swiss Super-LumiNova |
| Movement Calibre | Miyota 9039 Japanese Automatic (4Hz, 28,800 BPH, 41+h Reserve) |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 Metres w/ Screw-Down Crown |
| Strap Package | Steel Bracelet, White Silicone Strap & Orange Nylon Strap |
| Collector Extras | Custom Ghost Display Dome, UV Torch & 2-Year Warranty |
Spinnaker has also loaded the presentation box with serious value. Alongside the 20mm solid stainless steel bracelet with a push-button safety buckle, you get both a white silicone strap and an orange nylon strap for instant styling flexibility. The kit also includes a bespoke UV torch and an exclusive ghost display dome.
Bursting with character, first-rate specs, and genuine levity, the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic Seconde/Seconde/ 2026 Edition (£549) proves great watch design never needs to take itself too seriously.
