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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Skyraider 2

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Coral
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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