Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Helica

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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 Helica at true scale

Helica

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

MSRP

$450

lowest

$499

Movement

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499
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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 Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its gorgeous, distinctive dials, with specific call-outs for the MoP's color-shifting properties, the slate gray's feather/turbine design, and the red opal's brilliance. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall quality and value for the price are frequently highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp to the touch, and one owner disliked the date window. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, with another finding its $1K price steep. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its visually striking dials and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial's texture and visual appeal are consistently praised. The bracelet clasp with dual micro-adjustments is also a shared positive point. Reviewers disagree on whether the Miyota 9015 movement is a drawback compared to higher-end options.