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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$529

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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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