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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Helica

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Helica100m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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