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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Sellita SW288 Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,049

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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