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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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What people say

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

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic
Spence 300
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
45.2mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$650
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