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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 AutomaticvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Coral
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$529

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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