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Spinnaker HullvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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

Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Hull$159
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$949

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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