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Rolex Submariner DatevsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

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

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Submariner Date$11,350
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Flying Dutchman
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,350
$445
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