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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$650

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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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