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Resco Stainless RedvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Resco Stainless Red

Owners report mixed experiences with Resco's customer service and product durability. One owner encountered issues with crown threading and a subsequent partial refund, while another experienced rust near the crown on a different model, which the company attributed to normal wear. However, another owner praised the brand's durability and customer service after a severe accident. The Resco Stainless Red features a 44mm case and 200m water resistance. Overall, owners are split on the brand's service and product resilience, with some praising durability and others encountering specific issues.

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.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless Red44mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Stainless Red
Spence 300
Water Resistance
Stainless Red200m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Stainless Red$1,105
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,105
$650
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