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Rolex Rolex DeepseavsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Rolex Deepsea70h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Rolex Deepsea$68,100
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
5.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
3900m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
$650
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