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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
38mm
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 Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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