Spinnaker Hass AutomaticvsZenith Defy Extreme Diver

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.

The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers and owners noting the titanium construction makes the 42.5mm case feel light and well-balanced, despite some concerns about its 15.5mm thickness. The watch features exceptional dial legibility due to oversized markers and an orange chapter ring, and its technical aesthetic is described as a blend of classic and modern influences with crisp finishing and a satisfyingly clicky dive bezel. Owners specifically highlight the green lume as a favorite feature, and the silver dial is noted for its cool aesthetic, though it offers less contrast than darker variants. Some reviewers question the practical need for its 1/1000th second chronograph and suggest the design can be somewhat generic. The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is priced at $22,000, with one source noting a €11,800 price for a variant.