Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $3,730 for the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue — a $3,355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) or the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue carries a 52 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

What movement does the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue runs a manual (DUW 4601).

Side by side

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsNOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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MSRP $375

NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

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MSRP $3,730

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm

Power Reserve

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh

Water Resistance

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

Minimatik 39 date blue50m

MSRP

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Olive Oyl Red

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

DUW 4601

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$3,730

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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