Spinnaker PiccardvsDOXA SUB 300

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Spinnaker Piccard at true scale

Piccard

DOXA SUB 300 at true scale

SUB 300

Diameter

45mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

21mm

n/a

Water Resistance

550m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$550

lowest

$2,890

Movement

Seiko NH35

Automatic

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
21mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
550m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Lemon Yellow
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,890
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design. However, some consider it a specialty novelty watch, describing the 45mm case as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners appreciate the Spinnaker Piccard for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, though its size and legibility are polarizing points.

DOXA SUB 300

The DOXA SUB 300 is widely praised for its wearability, vibrant color options, and modern updates like improved lume, with reviewers calling it the brand's most desirable model. Owners note its comfortable wear, clean cushion case, and legible dials, though some find the 42.5mm case a bit large. The bezel action is outstanding, and the beads-of-rice bracelet contributes to a smaller perceived size. However, some owners report issues with bracelet end links sticking out, a sharp clasp edge, sub-standard screw pins, and disappointing lume. The polished bezel surface is also noted as prone to scratches, and the clasp's top section and clip are described as feeling "tinnyness" and too sixties. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300 highly for its compelling charm and modern updates, despite some noted bracelet and clasp refinements.

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