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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUBvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
What people say

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$508
$289
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