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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsZelos Helica

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Helica100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$499

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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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