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Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Challenger Automatic42mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Challenger Automatic40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Challenger Automatic200m
Pelagos Ultra100m
MSRP
Challenger Automatic$289
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
19mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$289
$6,900

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What people say

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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