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Sinn 856 S UTCvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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856 S UTC
Sinn856 S UTC
MSRP $2,938
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
black
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$650

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What people say

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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