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Spinnaker Fleuss GMTvsZelos Helica

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Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss GMT43mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss GMT40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss GMT150m
Helica100m
MSRP
Fleuss GMT$299
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$499

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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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