Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Measurements
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Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic

Hass Automatic
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
16.4mm
lowest
16.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$3,490
$445
lowest
Movement
Caliber 089 (SW 500 BV B)
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic offers a comfortable wear, with some praising its unique spirit and legitimate sports watch features like 300m water resistance. Reviewers note the 43mm case size and triple-horn lugs contribute to wearability, though one reviewer criticizes chintzy applied markers on the black PVD version and scant lume. The watch uses an automatic Caliber 089 (SW 500 BV B) movement and was priced at $3,490 USD for stainless steel. Some owners note the need for custom straps due to unique lug design. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic for its comfortable wear and sporty design, despite some critiques regarding dial legibility and lume.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.
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.
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