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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Aquamarine

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$650

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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