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Spinnaker HullvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Hull$159
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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