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Batavi Watches Amsterdam ArchitectvsSpinnaker Piccard

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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price point and integrated bracelet design, with its 39mm case size noted as a key feature. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." One reviewer found the brand name printing to be too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and design, though some find the finishing details to be a point of critique.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Piccard
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Architect$486
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
10.6mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Lemon Yellow
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
44h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$550
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