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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph SolarvsSpinnaker Hass 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 Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar42.5mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar50m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar$185
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
43mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
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
Flying Dutchman

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
$445
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