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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph SolarvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar

Owners widely report significant quality control and customer service issues with the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar, with some experiencing movement failure, strap defects, and poor communication. Some owners consider the watches to be fashion-oriented and overpriced, suggesting better value from established brands, while a few find them decent with attractive designs and good build quality, especially when purchased at a discount. One owner noted their Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar has a Seiko (Epson) movement and has had no problems. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar poorly due to recurring functional and service issues, despite some appreciating its design.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar42.5mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar
Dumas Automatic
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar50m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar$185
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
With
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VR43
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$239
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