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Nite Watches HawkvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Nite Watches Hawk

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches Hawk for its bright T-100 tritium lume, which is noted as brighter than some competitors, and its solid bezel clicks. The sapphire crystal is reported to be durable, showing no markings after about a year of limited wear. However, the 51mm polycarbonate case is considered by some owners to be too lightweight and large, with one user comparing it to a hockey puck, despite its low weight. The rubber strap is comfortable but expected to require replacement within a few years. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches Hawk highly for its bright tritium lume and durable crystal.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawk51mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Hawk
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Hawk200m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Hawk$455
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
51mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Polycarbonate
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman
Lume
T25 Tritium
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715Li
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$445
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