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Schofield ObscuravsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Obscura44mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Obscura57h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Obscura200m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Obscura$12,139
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.7mm
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Damascus Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Dark Grey
Maroon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
57h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,139
$149
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