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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$1,799

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What people say

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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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