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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.5mm
Thickness
15mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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