Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hass 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.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic at true scale

Challenger Automatic

Spinnaker Hass Automatic at true scale

Hass Automatic

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

19mm

16.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$289

lowest

$445

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
19mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Flying Dutchman

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$445
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic's comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and satisfying bezel action. Reviewers note the fun, playful design featuring Popeye as the hour and minute hands. One owner flags the blue lume as weaker than green, and another finds the thick rubber strap difficult to manage. The ultra-domed sapphire crystal is cited as making photography challenging. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic for its playful design and solid build at its price point.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

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