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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$529

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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