Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$239

lowest

$399

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.