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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399

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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 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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