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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsZelos Helmsman 3

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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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