Citizen NY0129-07LvsSpinnaker 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.

Citizen NY0129-07L at true scale

NY0129-07L

Spinnaker Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

13.7mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$505

lowest

$650

Movement

Miyota 8204

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8204
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$505
$650
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Reviews

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

Citizen NY0129-07L

Owners widely praise the Citizen NY0129-07L as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, offering incredible value and charm for under €300. Its lume is described as among the best seen, and it pairs well with a NATO strap. Some owners note the handset is an odd combination and the crown could be larger for better grip. Accuracy can be variable, with one owner reporting +15s/day. Overall, owners rate the Citizen NY0129-07L highly for its value and impressive lume.

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.