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Sternglas Hamburg AutomatikvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Automatik42h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Automatik50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Hamburg Automatik$463
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$650

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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.

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