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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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