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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane WatchesTravis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
MSRP $899
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$350
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