Seiko Captain WillardvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic at true scale

Wreck Automatic

Diameter

42.7mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$1,300

$189

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
underside
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$189
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Reviews

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

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic for its exceptional value and the best bezel and crown action experienced across many watches, including high-end brands, noting its cool distressed finish. Reviewers highlight the hand-finished, abraded aluminum bezel inserts and etched dials designed to look weathered, with applied indices and arrow-shaped hands for legibility. The 44mm steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters and houses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its outstanding value and tactile user experience at its price point.