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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$529

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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 Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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