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Spinnaker HullvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Hull$159
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
8R46
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$3,000

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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