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Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Challenger Automatic42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Challenger Automatic40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Challenger Automatic200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Challenger Automatic$289
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
19mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$1,799

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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 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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