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Spinnaker FleussvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Fleuss
SpinnakerFleuss
MSRP $179
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss43mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Fleuss150m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Fleuss$179
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Lumber Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$399

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss for its retro design, textured dial, and good value, with many noting it looks better in person than in photos. The watch is appreciated for its robust construction and finishing, especially when found at a discount. Some owners report good timekeeping and a decent power reserve. However, the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT is criticized by some for its large case size, which can affect proportions and numeral legibility. One owner experienced a broken crown after a fall, while another noted concerns about the acrylic bezel's durability. The lume is described as adequate but not exceptional. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its retro aesthetic and value proposition, particularly when purchased on sale.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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