Spinnaker Hass AutomaticvsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
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Measurements
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Hass Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
16.5mm
13.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$445
lowest
$495
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic, tough, and rugged dive watch design, timeless styling, and tool-like nature, with many finding its build quality and finishing superior to alternatives. The comfortable jubilee bracelet is frequently cited as a positive wearability feature. Accuracy with the 4R34 movement is a "luck of the draw," with specs allowing +/-40 seconds per day, though many owners report +/-5 to 10 seconds. Some owners experienced issues like scratched crystals, failed springbars, or misaligned bezels and hands. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is seen as a decent watch, readily available under £200, but not a serious tool watch like its predecessor due to lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic design and value, despite some lacking modern features.
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