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Rolex Submariner DatevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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What people say

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Wreck Automatic
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Submariner Date$11,350
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Black
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
$189
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