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Draken Tugela GMTvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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What people say

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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$445
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