Spinnaker Spence 300vsSquale Super-Squale

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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 Spence 300 at true scale

Spence 300

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

Super-Squale

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$1,230

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aquamarine
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,230
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Reviews

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

Spinnaker Spence 300

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Spence 300 for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and versatile wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some seeing it as a budget alternative to more expensive dive watches. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. However, some community members find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, and a few suggest other brands offer better value at similar price points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Spence 300 highly for its impressive case dimensions and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's thin 10.9mm profile for a 300m diver is a key strength. No shared weakness was identified.

Squale Super-Squale

Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.