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Spinnaker Hull ChronographvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Chronograph42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Hull Chronograph40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hull Chronograph100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hull Chronograph$149
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maroon
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$1,799

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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