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Spinnaker HullvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Hull$159
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
15mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Volcanic Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$237

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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