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Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsZelos Nova 37

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Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Challenger Automatic42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Challenger Automatic40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Challenger Automatic200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Challenger Automatic$289
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
19mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$899

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What people say

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Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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