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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$399

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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 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.

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