Spinnaker Spence 300vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$650

$399

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Bronze

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

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.