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La Touraine SeafarervsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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What people say

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La Touraine Seafarer

The slim profile is a key strength, enabled by the Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers noted the excellent bezel action. Water resistance, while good at 20 ATM, was considered less than typical for dive watches.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer43mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer
Challenger Automatic
Water Resistance
Seafarer200m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Seafarer$500
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$289
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