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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition IIvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II for its striking meteorite dial and clean, Bauhaus design, with one owner stating it holds up well and is comparable to a $1,500 watch, losing only about four minutes per year. However, some owners report sharp edges causing discomfort and difficulty removing strap pins or bracelet links. Opinions are split on whether it is a fashion watch or suitable for daily wear. One owner finds the chronograph minutes difficult to read for practical use. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Solar – Edition II highly for its Bauhaus design and meteorite dial, despite some concerns about sharp edges and legibility.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Solar – Edition II42.5mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Solar – Edition II
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Chronograph Solar – Edition II50m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Chronograph Solar – Edition II$369
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
43mm
Thickness
0mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$369
$445
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