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Orient Esteem IIvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

From video reviewers

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

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Aquamarine

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$650
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