Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 40mm

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic at true scale

Fleuss 40 Automatic

Zelos Swordfish 40mm at true scale

Swordfish 40mm

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$450

$349

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Coral
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$349
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is noted as a good size for smaller wrists, with one owner finding it comfortable on a 6.25-inch wrist. However, the lume is considered too diffuse for easy nighttime reading of the hands. The pilot-style crown is an unusual design choice for a dive watch. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic to be a well-sized and comfortable watch with a unique crown design.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm for its exceptional value, tool-watch aesthetic, and solid construction, with many highlighting the comfortable wearability and well-executed design. The bracelet is frequently noted as easy to size and comfortable, and the Seiko NH35 movement is considered reliable, with one owner reporting remarkable accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. Some reviewers and owners, however, point to sharp edges on the bracelet clasp or edges and a stiff bezel action. The Zelos Swordfish 40mm is also available in various materials like bronze and titanium, and features unique dial options such as meteorite and full lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm highly for its impressive build quality and distinctive design at its price point.