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Spinnaker Spence 300vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spence 30040mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Spence 30040h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Spence 300300m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Spence 300$650
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,799

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What people say

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports 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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