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Spinnaker Hass AutomaticvsTimefactors PRS-35

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Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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.

Timefactors PRS-35

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and build quality, often comparing it favorably to watches costing significantly more. The watch is celebrated as a well-executed homage to classic designs, capturing the essence of vintage pieces without being a direct copy. Its machining and design are frequently highlighted as strengths, making it a satisfying daily wear. One owner notes that the shiny hands can sometimes blend into the black dial, impacting legibility, and another mentions that the lume fades faster than on some diver watches. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust construction at an accessible price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hass Automatic43mm
PRS-3538mm
Power Reserve
Hass Automatic
PRS-35
Water Resistance
Hass Automatic300m
PRS-3550m
MSRP
Hass Automatic$445
PRS-35$530

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
16.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman
Brushed silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Peseux 7040
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$530
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