Bulova Marine StarvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bulova Marine Star at true scale

Marine Star

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bulova Marine Star

Owners widely praise the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 for its solid build quality, well-finished stainless steel case with alternating polished and satin surfaces, and dial depth, offering good value. The 41mm case size is noted as an improvement over previous larger versions, addressing concerns about wearability on smaller wrists. One owner finds the red dial appealing and notes good wearability and accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Red Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Marine Star 98B472 highly for its robust construction and improved sizing at the price.

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.