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Spinnaker Dark PurplevsSpinnaker Spence 300

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dark Purple45mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Dark Purple40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Dark Purple550m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Dark Purple$289
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
21mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
550m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Dark Purple
Aquamarine

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$650

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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