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Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver NessievsZelos Helica

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Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
Helica100m
MSRP
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$499

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What people say

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Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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